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Product Overview:
RFU-EXT Ready For Use Extender Clear is a soft hand water base clear designed to be used as a base for pigments (WBX color
matching) or to add to existing RFU inks as necessary. RFU-EXT is ideal for use on light colored garments including cottons, 50/50
blends, terry cloth or polyester and lycra when modified for those fabric types. Do not leave RFU-EXT sitting in your screen for
long periods of time as it can dry out.
Printing:
RFU-EXT can be run on both manual and automatic presses. Pigment loading should not exceed 5% by weight with the WBX
Mixing System pigments. If you do exceed 5% please follow directions in the WB-BNDR data sheet. Also, if using the WBX mixing
system software, follow the directions if applicable under color boost for the appropriate amount of additives needed for proper
ink balance.
RFU-EXT will print well through screen meshes in the range of 60-160 TPI (23-63 TPcm). RFU-EXT will print through higher mesh
counts, however, the screen will be more prone to having the ink “dry in” and the fine details and dots will be lost. When printing
through higher mesh counts follow the directions on the WB-LUB to increase screen open time. If you want improved ink
penetration, follow the directions in the WB-PEN data sheet. Screens stretched to a minimum of 25 newtons are recommended. If
using lower tension screens, adjust off contact accordingly.
With water base inks you actually want to drive the ink into the garment. A 60/90/60 or 70 durometer sharp squeegee is
recommended; test what type of blade gives you the best result. Always print with a print/flood technique. This will assure your
screens stay clear as long as possible.
Stencil:
Any high solids water resistant liquid emulsion or capillary film will work.
Flashing:
N/A
Curing:
Cure for 3 min at 320 degrees Fahrenheit. ALL the water must evaporate from the ink before it will cure. Always test prior to
production.
Cleanup:
Use any of the commercially available products for the cleanup of water base inks. Warm water and soap works as well.
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