Product Data
XOLB "XTRA OPAQUE LOW BLEED" INKS
MULTI PURPOSE HIGH PERFORMANCE
XOLB inks are high opacity multi-purpose inks designed for thin film opaque
printing. The smooth creamy consistency leaves an even uniform color on white flash bases
and can be opaque on black without a white base with screens as fine as 160 mesh. XOLB
inks are fast flashing, cure with a non-tack surface, and contain clean bright pigments.
XOLB inks are available in 34 standard colors (see PRODUCTS for colors).
Special colors can be made in minimum quantities of 15 gallons.
CURING:
Recommended cure temperature is 325 degrees F for 60 to 90 seconds, depending on oven type
and thickness of ink deposit. When cured, these inks have a smooth matte finish with even
color. Shorter cure times may be practical in specific situations but long term
wash durability will be reduced.
SCREEN SIZE:
Finer screens may be used with XOLB inks to achieve opacity with a minimum ink film
thickness. Monofilament 83T to 200T are recommended for easy ink passage. Taut screens are
also recommended (above 20 newtons). For best opacity with lower tension screens use
pallet pads.
SQUEEGEE:
Light squeegee pressure is recommended with 60 durometer if thicker ink film is desired.
Harder, sharper squeegees will deposit less ink for fine detail. Squeegee pressure is less
important when screens are taut (above 20 newtons).
FLASH PRINTING:
XOLB inks produce high opacity with screens from 150 to 200T when printed over a white
base. Minimize smearing as well as pick-up by using finer screens or sharper squeegee. Pin
holes and voids are minimized by the XOLB' s smooth consistency.
XOLB-120, 130 , 140, 150
and
158 White are especially effective base whites and leave a
smooth non pitted print surface.
CLEAN-UP AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE:
QCM Plastisol Ink contains no leaded pigments and when properly disposed of has no
environmental impact. Use low flash Naphtha or water emulsifying screen cleaners for
clean-up. Scrape screens carefully and store ink for reuse. Minimize unusable scrap ink by
segregating ink by color. QCM PPR-901 Black pigment can be used to convert old ink into
black ink for waste elimination.
For screen washing contact your local Safety Clean Recycle Service.
For waste disposal call:
"Chem Care", Van Waters and Rogers 1-800-562-4860
"Environmental Services", Ashland Chemical 1-800-637-7922
XOLB AVAILABLE IN:
95% Opacity 95% Opacity
Mils Mils
-201 Yellow 3 - 5 -509 Aqua Ice 3 - 4
-202 Gold 3 - 5 -601 Maroon 3 - 4
-210 Chrome Yellow 4 - 5 -602 Purple 3 - 4
-302 Orange 3 - 4 -603 Magenta 3 - 4
-401 Scarlet 3 - 5 -604 Lilac 2 - 4
-402 Cardinal 3 - 4 -605 Fluor Purple 2 - 3
-403 Fluorescent Pink 3 - 5 -701 Grass Green 2 - 3
-404 Cerise 3 - 4 -703 Kelly Green 3 - 4
-405 Blaze Red 3 - 4 -705 Lime Green 3 - 4
-408 Brite Red 3 - 5
-453 Fuchsia 3 - 7 -706 Apple Green 2 - 3
-501 Sky Blue 2 - 3 -715 Jade 2 - 3
-502 Columbia Blue 2 - 3 -731 Black Forest 2 - 3
-503 Royal Blue 3 - 4 -801 Tan Flesh 2 - 3
-504 Navy Blue 3 - 5 -803 Rust 3 - 5
-505 Opaque Process Blue 2 - 3 -805 Medium Brown 3 - 4
-506 Ultra Marine Blue 3 - 7 -901 Black 1 - 2
-508 Turquoise 2 - 3 -902 Grey 2 - 3
WARNING: These values are based on lab results. Actual printing situations
include technical variables as well as opinions as to what is acceptable. Roughness and
color of various substrates has a significant bearing on acceptability. Many shops can
exceed these performance guidelines because of their exactness of method. (Variation is
the enemy!)
DEPOSIT THICKNESS MESH COUNT SQ. INCHES PER GALLON
1 Mil 355 230,400
2 Mil 200 115,200
3 Mil 130 76,752
4 Mil 96 57,600
5 Mil 60 46.080
EXAMPLE: Your white film deposit has a coverage area of 132 square inches. It
will be printed through a 96 mesh to produce a 4 mil deposit. As shown in the chart, there
are 57,600 square inch, 4 mil thick deposits in one gallon of ink. Divide 57,600 by 132 to
show that 436 shirts can be printed per gallon of ink. The per garment ink cost can then
be determined by dividing the per gallon ink cost by 436. Repeat this procedure for each
color and total for finished, per garment ink cost.
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