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Type of Stencil: Water resistant

Mesh/Coverage: 90-120T monofilament screens, 110T mesh should give 20 sq m/kg

Printing: Ink and Hardener (catalyst) must be weighed in the correct proportions and thoroughly mixed before use

S1053 Gloss Hardener: Choose this hardener for maximum gloss and flexibility. Available to purchase here

Mixing - 1 part hardener by weight

4 parts ink by weight

Pot Life - 3-4 hours

S2735 Gelled Hardener: This hardener has the exact same properties as S1053. Its thixotropic nature can be used to advantage where sharp detail or high build are important. Where pinholes are an intermittent problem when printing onto contaminated materials, using this hardener often cures the problem. Available to purchase here

S1025 Matt Hardener: This hardener is intended for use where a matt result is required. Available to purchase here

Mixing - 1 part hardener by weight

1 part ink by weight

Pot Life - 6 hours

S2629 Extra Matt Hardener: This hardener also producs a matt finish combined with a thixotropic consistency ideal for sharp detail printing. It gives a more consistent matt finish on long runs than the standard matt hardener

Mixing - 3 parts hardener by weight

10 parts ink by weight

Pot Lift - 4 hours

Note: When using all hardeners, increasing the percentage in the mix will result in a more flexible cured film and the pot life will be reduced. Decreasing the hardener will result in harder, less flexible films and a longer pot life

Curing Schedules:

Temperature	Touch Dry	Cured
80°C	5-7 mins	30 mins
120°C	2-3 mins	10 mins
150°C	1-2 mins	7 mins

Thinners: R11 Available to purchase here

Uses: Most metals, ceramics, glass, phenolics, ureas/melamines, acrylics, stoved enamels, treated polyethylene and polypropylene, nylon and some polyesters