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Saati Textil PV Photopolymer Emulsion
- SKU:
- SAT-TEX-PV-GAL
- MPN:
- SAT-TEX-PV-GAL
- Weight:
- 11 LBS
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Description
Overview & Shop Floor Performance
SAATI Textil PV is an industry-benchmark, pre-sensitized 1-part SBQ pure photopolymer direct emulsion manufactured by SAATI Chemicals for professional garment decorators. Formulated with a balanced 42% solids content and superior viscosity, Textil PV offers exceptionally fast exposure times, outstanding mesh bridging, and sharp edge acutance across both coarse athletic counts and fine detail screens.
- Ready to Coat Straight from the Pot: Pre-sensitized 1-part pure photopolymer requires no messy diazo mixing, deionized water, or de-gassing wait times.
- Ultra-Fast Exposure Times: Engineered to expose up to 4x to 8x faster than standard dual-cure emulsions, maximizing screen-room output on LED and UV units.
- Extended Shelf Life: Stable formulation provides up to 12–18 months of shelf life at ambient temperature when stored properly.
- High Contrast Visual Inspection: Vibrant red/pink dyed stencil allows press technicians to immediately spot pinholes, edge flaws, and registration lines.
- Fast, Complete Reclaiming: Strips quickly and cleanly using standard periodate stencil removers without leaving mesh lock-in or permanent haze.
Standard Screen Room Application Procedure
Technical Specifications & Exposure Reference
| Parameter | Specification / Target Value | Shop Floor Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Color / Dye | Red / Cerise | High visual contrast for easy registration and stencil inspection |
| Solids Content | 42% (± 2%) | Provides optimal EOM thickness with fast drying capability |
| Shelf Life | 12 – 18 Months | Store between 40°F–80°F in original sealed container (Do not freeze) |
| LED UV Exposure | 15 – 30 Seconds (Baseline) | Extremely responsive to 395nm–405nm LED units |
| Metal Halide (5kW) | 25 – 45 Seconds (Baseline) | Varies based on lamp wattage, distance, and mesh count |
| Fluorescent Tubes | 60 – 110 Seconds | Significantly faster cycle times on standard tube exposure units |
Frequently Asked Questions & Troubleshooting
Q: What inks can I run with SAATI Textil PV?
A: SAATI Textil PV is engineered primarily for plastisol and UV inks. It provides exceptional resistance during high-speed, long-run textile production.
Q: Why is the squeegee side of my screen washing away during development?
A: Photopolymer emulsions must cure thoroughly through the entire thickness of the stencil. If the squeegee side washes away, your exposure time is too short to allow the light to fully cross-link the back layer. Increase exposure time using a 21-step sensitivity guide.
Q: Can Textil PV be used with water-based inks?
A: While Textil PV offers outstanding resistance to plastisol and UV inks, it is not recommended for dedicated long-run water-based or discharge setups unless chemically treated with an emulsion hardener. For water-based printing, consider a dedicated dual-cure or water-resistant emulsion.
Complete Your Screen Room Workflow
Maximize stencil performance and streamline screen reclaim with matched supplies from Star Graphic Supplies:
- Application: Pair with an Aluminum Dual-Edge Scoop Coater for uniform emulsion passes.
- Mesh Prep: Eliminate pinholes and grease spots with our Screen Printing Degreaser & Mesh Prep.
- Stencil Reclaim: Clean screens down to bare mesh with Concentrated Stencil Remover.
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