{"product_id":"nazdar-5500-series-flat-poster-screen-ink-copy","title":"Discontinued - Nazdar 5500 Series Flat Poster Screen Ink","description":"TECHNICAL DATA SHEET\u003cbr\u003e5500 Series Flat Poster Screen Ink is a flat finish solvent-based ink formulated for printing on paper and card stock. 5500 Series is cost-effective and for short term POP displays, posters, serigraphs applications.\u003cbr\u003eCoated and uncoated paper and card stock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-WEIGHT: bold\"\u003eUSER INFORMATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-WEIGHT: bold\"\u003eMESH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e175-230 tpi (70-110 tpcm) monofilament polyester mesh for most applications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-WEIGHT: bold\"\u003eSTENCIL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Solvent resistant direct emulsions and capillary films \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-WEIGHT: bold\"\u003eSQUEEGEE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e70-80 durometer polyurethane squeegee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-WEIGHT: bold\"\u003ePRINTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo improve flow, reduce the ink 5% - 15% by weight with a thinner (see Additives section). Add only enough ink to the screen to be able to print for 5-10 minutes. Add additional ink in small increments throughout the print run to maintain screen stability. Thoroughly mix the inks prior to printing.\u003cbr\u003eMaintain ink temperatures at 65°-90°F (18°-32°C) for optimum print drying performance. Lower temperatures increase the ink viscosity, impairing both flow and drying. Elevated temperatures lower the ink viscosity, reducing print definition, film thickness and opacity.\u003cbr\u003ePretest to determine optimum printing performance for a particular set of ink, substrate, screen, press, and drying variables\/conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-WEIGHT: bold\"\u003eDRYING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5500 Series ink dries by solvent evaporation and will air dry in 20-30 minutes, and may be force dried in a conveyor dryer with good air flow at temperatures of 110°-130°F (44°- 55°C) within seconds.\u003cspan style=\"TEXT-DECORATION: underline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-WEIGHT: bold\"\u003eCLEARS \/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"FONT-WEIGHT: bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-WEIGHT: bold\"\u003eVARNISHES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"TEXT-DECORATION: underline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMixing Clear \/ Metallic Mixing Clear:\u003c\/span\u003e Use 5530 Transparent Base to reduce the density of colors, as a clear base for specialty additives such as Metallics, or where fine detail is required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"TEXT-DECORATION: underline\"\u003eBase:\u003c\/span\u003e Use 5536 Extender Base to increase coverage without affecting ink viscosity. All additives should be thoroughly mixed into the ink before each use. Prior to production,\u003cbr\u003etest any additive adjustment to the ink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"FONT-WEIGHT: bold\"\u003eADDITIVES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"TEXT-DECORATION: underline\"\u003eReducer \/ Retarder:\u003c\/span\u003e Use 5500 or 9050 to reduce the viscosity of these inks. Add up to 15% by weight. Do not exceed recommended levels of reduction. Over reduction with retarder can result in blocking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"TEXT-DECORATION: underline\"\u003eAdhesion Promoter: \u003c\/span\u003eUse 5549 to improve adhesion and rub resistance on absorbent stock. Reduce Drying: Use 5560 to reduce drying times.\u003cbr\u003eRoller Coating: Use a blend of 50% by weight of 5549 and 50% by weight of 5500 for roller coating applications.","brand":"Nazdar","offers":[{"title":"5505 Burgundy Red \/ Kilo","offer_id":51558769590546,"sku":null,"price":51.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5510 Cerulean Blue \/ Gallon","offer_id":51558767722770,"sku":null,"price":103.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5510 Cerulean Blue \/ Kilo","offer_id":51558767690002,"sku":null,"price":51.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5513 Yellow Ochre \/ Kilo","offer_id":51558767755538,"sku":null,"price":51.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5527 Bright Cerise \/ Gallon","offer_id":51558767853842,"sku":null,"price":103.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5527 Bright Cerise \/ Kilo","offer_id":51558767821074,"sku":null,"price":51.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5528 Brilliant Magenta \/ Gallon","offer_id":51558767919378,"sku":null,"price":103.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5528 Brilliant Magenta \/ Kilo","offer_id":51558767886610,"sku":null,"price":51.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5535 All Purpose White \/ Gallon","offer_id":51558767984914,"sku":null,"price":103.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5535 All Purpose White \/ Kilo","offer_id":51558767952146,"sku":null,"price":51.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/0062\/2098\/files\/nazdar-5500-series-flat-poster-screen-ink-921634.jpg?v=1762487033","url":"https:\/\/mclogasale.com\/products\/nazdar-5500-series-flat-poster-screen-ink-copy","provider":"McLogan Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}