How to print machine printing silicone ink on an Oval printing machine?

Printing Tips for Machine Printing Silicone Ink

Preparation:

1. Mesh&Squeegee: 120(48T) Mesh number ;
2. Squeegee 65-75 degrees Squeegee sharp and flat.
3. : Pigments added ratio: For white and fluorescent colors 20%, other colors 10%
4. Catalyst mixing ratio:2% slow dry XG-866B-1for small printing size, fast dry XG-866B-2 for large printing size and first under printing screen. Slow dry and fast dry catalysts can mix together for use to get mid dry.
5. Silicone thinner XG-128A adding ratio:0-20% :20% for 866AH ,not necessary for 866A ,matte and glossy silicone. 10% for anti-migration silicone.
6. Heating Temp and time: Flash cure temp:100℃- 120℃ for 6-10 seconds, after finish printing to dry by temp:120℃- 140℃ for about 2 -3 minutes.

Silicone ink printing tips:

1.HD silicone XG-866A/866AH for under coating and high-density printing for 2-4times :

HD silicone     XG-866A/866AH        600G

Slow dry catalyst   XG-866B-1          12 G  2%   If big printing size to use fast dry catalyst.

Silicone thinner     XG-128AH   20% for 866AH ,not necessary for 866A

Cure by the temp of 120℃ for 6-10 seconds.

If fabric with hairy or want to get a more smooth effect kindly assist by heat press machine or iron after the first time printing. After printing keeps wet to heat press by temp 150-170 degrees for 10-20 seconds.

2.Anti-migration silicone printing for 2 times ( if fabric with migration problem needs this process ).

Anti-migration silicone  XG-866F-1       500G

Anti-migration silicone agent XG-866FH   10G  2%

Slow dry catalyst XG-866B-1 10G 2% If machine printing uses slow dry catalyst.

Silicone thinner     XG-128AH           50G  10%

3.Color effect silicone printing 3-4 times :

HD silicone       XG-866A/866AH        600G

Color pigment    XG- series              60-120G  10-20%

Slow dry catalyst   XG-866B-1           12G  2% 

Silicone thinner     XG-128AH   20% for 866AH ,not necessary for 866A

Cure by the temp of 120℃ for 6-10 seconds.

4.Glossy silicone ink or matte silicone ink for top coating:

A, Glossy top coating for 1-2 times:

Glossy silicone ink   XG-399-3      500G

Slow dry catalyst   XG-866B-1      10G  2%  

Silicone thinner     XG-128AH  Silicone thinner is not necessary

Cure by the temp of 100-110℃ for 10-25 seconds

To set 1-2 printing heads do not print and open cold wind only do not dry, to support bubbles out, and it will be better to use low temp by longer heating time. To avoid bubbles problem.

B, Matte top coating for 1 time:

Matte silicone          XG-866M        500G

Slow dry catalyst        XG-866B-1       10G  2%

Silicone thinner     XG-128AH   Silicone thinner is not necessary

Cure by the temp of 120℃ for 6-10 seconds.

After printing finish, heat by 120℃- 140℃ for about 2 -3 minutes.