►Stanley's Sign & Screen Supply - InkTech AM-0000 Series

InkTech Modified Acrylic Ink, AM-0000 Series

Inktech International was incorporated in 1992, and as a privately owned company have accumulated a vast knowledge of the screen printing industry. Prior to forming Inktech, many of us worked within various aspects of the industry, each bringing a fresh perspective of what the industry was missing. We recognized a lack of respect and dedication between ink manufacturers/suppliers and their customers, which often occurs with the lack of competition. Although our initial objective was to renew the respect that a supplier should have for it's customers, and build a partnership with them, we have also raised the bar for quality, service and price.

Product Discription:

A fast dry long term outdoor vinyl ink designed to print on a wide variety of vinyl and vinyl coated products. Ideal for fleet markings and membrane switches.

Application Information:

Substrate:

PRESSURE SENSITIVE VINYL FILMS, VINYL COATED PRODUCTS, VINYL TOP-COATED POLYESTER FILMS, ACRYLIC, REFLECTIVE VINYL, FLEXIBLE VINYL AWNINGS, ABS, POLYCARBONATE.

Application:

VINYL BANNERS, DECALS, SUB-SURFACE PRINTING, FLEXIBLE SIGNAGE, ACRYLIC DISPLAYS, FLEET MARKINGS, MEMBRANE SWITCH.

Thinning:

May be used straight from the can but it is recommended to thin 5 - 15% by weight with AM-1800 Thinner . Substitute AM-1800 Thinner with AM-1820 Slow Thinner to improve screen stability when shop conditions are hot. When printing on Polycarbonate, acrylics and PETG thinning with AM-3200 Anti-Crazing Thinner may prevent crazing on substrate. For maximum lightfastness or outdoor durability, little or no thinning is recommended.

Additives:

AM-1700 Clear should only be used to increase transparency of colours. However, this will reduce the durability and lightfastness of the colour. Add 5 - 10% DC-393 Gel Retarder to thinned ink to maintain screen stability. Use a small amount of AM-1730 Process Clear ink to improve print quality, if required.

Wash-Up:

AM-1800 Thinner, AM-1840 Wash-Up.

Coverage:

Approximately 2100 sq.ft./1 U.S. Gallon using a 280/in. monofilament fabric.

Fabric/Stencil:

200 to 355 monofilament fabric. Direct and indirect photostencil or water soluble hand cut stencils are suitable.

Drying:

BBy solvent evaporation. AM-0000 Series air dries in 10 to 20 minutes or can be Jet-Dried to 20-45 seconds at 150° fahrenheit to 200° fahrenheit. Allow more time when overprinting to avoid possible re-wetting of previous colours.

Die Cutting/Creasing:

Can be successfully die cut or creased but should be tested prior to production. AM-0000 series has excellent vacuum forming characteristics. Gloss levels may increase during vacuum forming depending on temperature and substrate used.

Health and Safty:

As with all inks, gloves and safety goggles should be used when handling this product. For more complete information, refer to the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets.

CAUTION:

1. It is the printer's responsibility to pre-test the ink selected prior to engaging in a production run.

2. Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for heavy metal content.

Standard Colours

Product #	Descripton	Product #	Descripton
*AM-1010	Red #032	AM-1560	Brilliant Blue
*AM-1020	Fire Red	AM-1570	Royal Blue
AM-1030	Brilliant Red	AM-1580	Dark Blue
*AM-1040	Bright Red	AM-1620	Purple
*AM-1050	Permanent Red	AM-1640	Cerise
*AM-1060	Red #185	AM-1660	Magenta
AM-1080	Maroon	AM-1700	Clear
AM-1110	Black	AM-2110	Opaque Black
AM-1120	White	AM-2120	Opaque White
AM-1140	Brown	AM-2150	Yellow C
*AM-1220	Orange	AM-2200	Rubine Red C
*AM-1240	Vermilion	*AM-2250	Orange 021 C
*AM-1250	Warm Red	AM-2300	Rhodamine Red C
*AM-1300	Primrose Yellow	*AM-2350	Red 485 C
*AM-1320	Lemon Yellow	AM-2400	Purple C
*AM-1340	Medium Yellow	AM-2450	Blue 072 C
AM-1370	Extender Base	AM-2500	Violet C
*AM-1420	Emerald Green	AM-2600	Reflex Blue C
*AM-1450	Forest Green	AM-2700	Process Blue C
*AM-1480	Dark Green	AM-2800	Opaque Green C
AM-1520	Reflex Blue	AM-2850	Green C
AM-1540	Peacock Blue	G	C

Transparent and Process Colours, Additives, Thinners

Product #	Descripton	Product #	Descripton
AM-1090	Transparent Red	AM-1330	Process Yellow
AM-1290	Transparent Medium Yellow	AM-1530	Process Blue
AM-1390	Transparent Primrose Yellow	AM-1630	Process Magenta
AM-1490	Transparent Green	AM-1730	Process Clear
AM-1590	Transparent Blue	DC-393	Gel Retarder
AM-1690	Transparent Cerise	AM-1800	Thinner
AM-1790	Transparent Orange	AM-1820	Slow Thinner
AM-1990	Transparent Purple	AM-1840	Wash-Up
AM-1130	Process Black	AM-2300	Anti-Crazing Thinner

* Based on information received from our suppliers, these colours may contain the deliberate addition of heavy metals. Heavy metal free colours are available on request. **Outdoor exposure should be restricted as these colours are not permanent.