ADVANCED STENCIL TECHNOLOGY

PRODUCT CATALOG
REVISED (SECOND) EDITION

INTRODUCING ULANO
Ulano specializes in the manufacture of stencil-making products and chemicals for screen process printing. We also supply masking films, inkjet media, automated coating equipment, exposure test positives, and stencil evaluation tools. Our administrative and manufacturing headquarters is in Brooklyn, New York, where we also have research and development laboratories, applications laboratories, and a technical training center. Ulano has an international representative office and training center in Schlieren /Zurich, Switzerland, an Asian regional office in Singapore, and a branch office in Shanghai, China. The founder of the company, Joseph Ulano, was a Russian immigrant to New York. In the 1920s, he found work in the screen printing industry and set about to make improvements, especially in stencil making. In 1929, just before the Great Depression, Joe Ulano invented the film stencil. He formed a film coating company in 1931. Over the years, Ulano has grown from a small company into the worlds largest completely integrated manufacturer of screen printing stencil systems.

Ulanos more than 75 years of growth have always been technologically driven. We have a proud history of innovation. In addition to the film stencil, Ulano. . . Invented masking films (under the Rubylith and Amberlith brand names). Formulated the first reclaimable, 100% solvent and water resistant emulsions. Developed the first fast-exposing diazo resins. Was the first manufacturer to eliminate bichromates and, later, di-butyl phthalate from all our photographic products. Introduced capillary film to the world market. Manufactures the widest range of indirect system photographic films in the industry. Offered the first comprehensive, industry-specific line of screen chemicals.

Ulanos new product introductions continue, and include Touchdown textile capillary film, the dozen new screen chemicals in the Total Screen Chemistry group, Pulsar no-developer stencil film, QLT ultra-fast SBQ textile emulsion, QT-DISCHARGE emulsion for water-based and discharge inks, and Quasar R 100, a red indirect system photographic film.

In 1999, Ulano was acquired by a GermanSwiss holding company that also owns Kissel + Wolf GmbH (KIWO), a manufacturer of screen printing consumables, adhesives, automatic coating machines, and computer-to-screen equipment. The Kissel + Wolf GmbH Group have offices and manufacturing facilities in Germany, Texas, Singapore, Australia, and India. The new owners have made important investments in Ulanos facilities and staff, reinforcing the companys traditional strengths in innovation, technical education, technical service, and market leadership, domestically and internationally. As before, Ulanos future growth will be based on technological innovation, but by careful, logical extensions of research and development skills and manufacturing capabilities, rather than by dramatic leaps into unfamiliar territory. In this way, we will protect and strengthen the Ulano brand name, one of the best known in the entire graphic arts industry. Ulano will continue to utilize our domestic and international channels of distribution, nurtured for over two generations, to promote the Ulano brand. As an international company, we must meet the environmental, technical, manufacturing, and commercial demands of worldwide competitiveness. We embrace these challenges and are strengthened by them! EZ Coat Automatic Coating Machine Measuring Tools and Ancillary Products Capillary Films Direct Emulsions Screen Chemicals Inkjet Media Indirect System Films Masking Films

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CAPILLARY FILMS
Capillary direct film (sold by Ulano under the trademark CDF Direct-Film) consists of a light sensitive emulsion coated on a polyester backing sheet. Capillary direct film is, quite simply, the easiest-to-use stencil system, enabling even inexperienced stencil makers to produce direct stencils with excellent printing properties, reliable and reproducible results, and with fewer touchups and makeovers. Because

CDF Capillary Direct-Films use the same full range of sensitizers as direct emulsions (diazo, dual-cure, and SBQ/pure photopolymer), they are compatible with the same broad range of inks. CDF Direct-Films are coated to a tolerance of one micron (= 0.0004 inch). This thickness standard cannot be reproduced with hand-coated direct emulsion, and is very difficult to achieve even with automatic emulsion coating equipment.

FEATURES Fewer processing steps Wet processing Consistent stencil thickness

BENEFITS User friendly; easiest-to-use stencil system Avoids dirt- and dust-caused pinholes Consistent exposure time Control of ink depositand ink costs Low Rz values; sharper printing edges

Backing sheet prevents stencil contraction during drying

Capillary film is adhered to screens still wet from the degreasing rinse. (This rinse virtually eliminates dirt and dust that so often cause pinholes with direct emulsions, which must be coated on dry mesh.) The film is attracted up into the structure of the wet mesh by capillary action. With a single squeegee stroke, the stencil maker skims off excess water, speeding drying. After drying, the dust-protecting polyester backing is removed and the screen is ready for exposure and washout. Capillary film is clean, neat, and far less skill- and labor-intensive than emulsion.

STEPS IN STENCIL PROCESSING: Sensitizing (diazo/dual-cure) Debubbling(diazo/dual-cure) Screen preparation Drying after screen prep. Coating/adhering Drying Re-coating for flatness Drying Exposure Washout Drying Touchup/blockout Drying Cleaning scoop coater Number of Steps

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DIAZO SENSITIZED
Diazo-sensitized CDF Direct-Films are durable and compatible with most non-aggressive solvent-based inks, such as enamels, poster inks, and plastisols. Available in rolls, prepackaged sheets, and custom-cut sheets. Features Capillary film processing Benefits Simplicity, reliability, consistency, quality; yields 10,000-30,000 impressions when water adhered Color change indicates full exposure Adjust stencil thickness /50,000 70,000 impressions

CDF/Matrix: Special formulation controls mesh penetration and forms an enhanced cross linking matrix during exposure, resulting in sharp printing shoulders and mechanical durability. Particulate-size control reduces granularity effects for optimal resolution and definition. Texturing agents impart a micro-structural pattern to the bottom of the stencil, reducing adverse effects from high and low humidity during printing. Features Highest solvent resistance Benefits No image distortion from swelling No fusing, making reclaiming easy Advanced matrix formulation Long printing runs Exceptional imaging properties Low Rz and thin EOM No piling ink tone (emulsion over mesh thickness) skewing (PITS) Formulated with texturing agents Easy lift-off under humid conditions Minimal electrostatic attraction under low humidity conditions

Diazo sensitizer Adhere /reinforce with FX88

CDF -15 (15 microns): CDs and DVDs, halftone work, UV inks, ceramic decals CDF-2/UV (20 microns): CDs and DVDs, posters, halftone work, UV inks, ceramic decals CDF-3 (30 microns): Posters, halftone work, T-shirts (plastisols), ceramic decals, containers and bottles, electronics /circuit traces /membrane switches CDF-4 (38 microns): Posters, T-shirts (plastisols), containers and bottles, electronics/circuit traces/ membrane switches CDF/5VT (50 microns): Posters, T-shirts (plastisols), peelable solder mask

CDF/Matrix-UV: Halftone work, UV inks, CDs and DVDs, vinyl inks, ceramic decals CDF/Matrix-20: General printing, posters, halftone work, UV inks, CDs and DVDs, vinyl inks, ceramic decals CDF/Matrix-30: General printing, posters, halftone work, vinyl inks, ceramic decals, containers /bottles, electronics /circuit traces /membrane switches CDF/Matrix-40: General screen printing, posters, containers/bottles, electronics/circuit traces/membrane switches

DUAL-CURE
Diazo-photopolymer formulas resist most solvent-based, water-based, and co-solvent inks. CDF/LX-40 (40 microns): Capillary film version of Ulanos LX Series of dual-cure emulsions. Compatible with water- and many solvent-based inks. General screen printing, T-shirts.

PURE PHOTOPOLYMER (SBQ) SENSITIZED

Pure photopolymer sensitized formulations assure fast exposure times, unaffected by heat or humidity, and extended shelf life. Features Capillary film processing Benefits Simplicity, reliability, consistency, quality; yields 10,000-30,000 impressions when water adhered Fast exposure Long shelf life Exposure time unaffected by heat and humidity Adjust stencil thickness 50,000 70,000 impressions CDF/QSR: Fast exposing SBQ/diazo formulation compatible with all solvent-based inks. Magenta colored films can be adhered with water or QFX direct emulsion. CDF/QSR-10 (10 microns): Halftone work, UV inks, CDs and DVDs, ceramic decals CDF/QSR-15 (15 microns): Halftone work, UV inks, CDs and DVDs, vinyl inks, ceramic decals CDF/QSR-20 (20 microns): General screen printing, posters, halftone work, UV inks, CDs and DVDs, vinyl inks, ceramic decals CDF/QSR-30 (30 microns): General screen printing, posters, halftone work, vinyl inks, T-shirts (plastisols), ceramic decals, containers /bottles, electronics /circuit traces /membrane switches

CDF/QSR-40 (40 microns): General screen printing, posters, T-shirts (plastisols), containers /bottles, electronics /circuit traces /membrane switches

CDF/QT: Capillary film version of Ulanos popular QTX textile emulsion. Fast exposing; appropriate for halftone work and general sportswear printing. Can be adhered with water or QTX. Compatible with most non-aggressive, solvent-based inks and washup solvents. CDF/QT-30 (30 microns): Halftone work, T-shirts (plastisols) CDF/QT-50 (50 microns): T-shirts (plastisols)

SBQ sensitizer

Adhere /reinforce with SBQ emulsion

CDF/QT Thick-Film: Our thickest capillary films; suitable for high density printing and other applications requiring ultra-thick ink deposits using non-aggressive solvent inks and pastes. Available in thicknesses of 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, and 400 microns. TouchdownTM (50 microns): Special textile capillary film priced as a viable alternative to direct emulsion; fast drying; fast exposing pure photopolymer (SBQ).

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT TOUCHDOWN

Touchdown is a capillary film for imprinted sportswear priced to be an economical alternative to direct emulsion. In addition, it offers significant savings in labor and production time over direct emulsion. Touchdown is ideal for mesh counts ranging between 86 and 196 threads per inch ( 33 and 77/cm.), using conventional, non-aqueous garment printing inks. Touchdown produces superb stencils quickly, consistently, and with no mess or waste. At a controlled 50-micron coating thickness, Touchdowns exposure time and ink deposit (with the same mesh count) is always constant. It adheres perfectly, dries faster than direct emulsion, and exposes very quickly. Touchdown can be adhered with plain water or, for improved durability, a compatible direct emulsion. Touchdown is sold in convenient prepackaged sheets, 10 per carton. FEATURES Fast processing and exposure Easy to Use Consistent stencil thickness BENEFITS Dries faster than direct emulsion; Fast stencil turnaround Minimal training required; Perfect stencilsevery time Control of ink deposit--and ink costs Consistent exposure time Wet processing Fewer pinholes Single drying time speeds production "Pre-coated stencils Prepackaged sheets Transparent magenta color Significantly less labor and production time No mess and waste Easy inspection and registration

SELECTING A CDF CAPILLARY DIRECT-FILM

1. From the CDF Direct-Films in the preceding pages, select one or more products appropriate for the printing application and compatible with the ink and washup solvent to be used. 2. Select the mesh count appropriate to the printing application. There should be a correlation between the resolution (i.e., fineness of detail) of the stencil and the mesh count. The finer the detail, the higher the mesh count should be, so that the details on the stencil have sufficient anchorage on the mesh threads. Except at the very image edge, or with fine lines or halftones, the mesh geometry (thread thickness; percentage of open area) and not the thickness of the stencil is the principal determinant of the ink deposit thickness. Ink manufacturers can provide information on recommended mesh count ranges, especially for specialty inks (UV, high density, etc.), so that the ink deposit can be controlled and the ink properly cured after printing. 3. Select a CDF Direct-Film whose thickness is compatible with the mesh count to be used.

CDF Direct-Film Thicknesses and Recommended Mesh Counts Film Thickness 10 microns 15 microns 20 microns 30 microns 38 microns 40 microns 50 microns 100 - 400 microns Threads/Inch 419+ 419+ 305 419 230 419 196 305 196 305 86 196 30+ Threads/Centimeter 165+ 165+ 120 165 90 165 77 120 77 120 33 77 12+

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DIRECT EMULSIONS
Direct emulsion is the most widely used type of stencil system, for several reasons. First, for a given square area of stencil, direct emulsion has the lowest material cost. (Total production costs are often higher, however, because emulsion has more processing steps and slower stencil through-put than film, requires skilled laboror an automatic coating machineto make film-quality stencils, and is inherently more vulnerable to pinhole-causing dirt and dust, and thus to the need for touchups and makeovers.) Second, until recently, direct emulsion formulations were more versatile than those of film, so that emulsions could be used with a wider variety of inks and in a greater range of printing applications. Third, emulsion stencils are capable of longer printing runs than film stencils. Not that film stencils are fragile, as some screen printers think. Indirect system stencil films, for example, are capable of printing runs of 2,000 4,000 impressionswell within the requirements of most screen printing jobs. Water-adhered capillary films can produce 10,000 30,000 impressions and, reinforced or adhered with emulsion, 50,000 70,000 impressions. Nonetheless, emulsion stencils can hold up to 100,000 impressions or more.

Fourth, the quality of emulsions has improved markedly in recent years, with higher solids content, improved sensitizers and plasticizers, better filtration methods that reduce particle size and granularity (thus improving resolution and definition), the inclusion of texturing agents or conductive compounds to eliminate "sticking" of the bottom of the stencil to smooth substrates under high humidity conditions, and to reduce electrostatic attraction under low humidity conditions. Direct emulsions can be used to produce high quality circuitry, decals, nameplates, four-color process and fine line work, but are generally preferred for general screen printing, imprinted sportswear, and for applications that require tough, wearresistant stencils, such as printing on contoured or abrasive surfaces, printing with abrasive inks, or for very large stencils with high off-contact. As you will see in the pages that follow, Ulano manufactures a full range of diazo, diazo-acrylic (dual-cure), and SBQ (pure photopolymer) direct emulsions for all printing applications. We maintain the industrys highest quality control standards in order to guarantee consistent, dependable, high quality direct emulsion products.

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DIAZO
Diazo-sensitized emulsions have been an industry mainstay for more than 35 years and are available in formulations for complete solvent or water resistance. Features Diazo sensitizer Benefits Color change indicates complete exposure Lowest-cost emulsion group Wide range of available emulsions Compatible with all inks except co-solvent 925WR, 925WR/CL (995 Overseas) (41% solids; 3600CPS viscosity; violet): Completely water resistant and very durable. Syrup diazo sensitizer for faster and surer dilution and mixing. Ideal for imprinted sportswear applications. 925WR/CL is undyed for easier see-through registration. QT-DISCHARGE (41% solids; 5000CPS viscosity; red): Formulated for use with discharge inks. Fast exposing. Compatible with water-based and plastisol inks. High solids provide good stencil build per coat, excellent bridging of coarse mesh, and fast drying.

569, 569CL (39% solids; 6200CPS viscosity; purple): Provide complete solvent resistance and, thus, easy stencil removal. Very good resolution and edge definition. 569CL is undyed for easier see-through registration. 569FAST (34% solids; 5500CPS sensitized viscosity; light purple) exposes in half the time of 569. FX88 (28% solids; 6000CPS viscosity; blue): Fast-exposing, general purpose emulsion for use with solventbased poster or enamel inks, and plastisols. Abrasion resistant. Recommended for low intensity light sources. FX88-SR (34% solids; 5500CPS sensitized viscosity); completely solvent resistant; undyed for easier see-through registration; sold with separate blue dye. TZ, TZ/CL (33% solids; 4000CPS viscosity; light blue): Formulated for use with water-based inks, water dyes, and plastisols. Excellent mechanical resistance, good resolution and edge definition, and excellent water resistance. Recommended for imprinted sportswear applications. TZ/CL is undyed for easier see-through registration.

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DIAZO-PHOTOPOLYMER (DUAL-CURE)
Diazo-photopolymer formulations utilize diazo and acrylic monomers, both of which are light sensitive. During exposure, both components are crossed-linked or cured. Dual-cure emulsions resist solvent-based, water-based, and co-solvent inks. Features Dual-cure formulation Benefits More molecular crosslinking assures wider ink resistance and stencil durability Best imaging properties of any emulsion group Wide processing latitude User friendly; reliable

for imprinted sportswear, P-O-P, and advertising specialty printing. LX-660 (38% solids; 6000CPS viscosity; red): Superior resistance to water-based and co-solvent ink systems. Suitable for virtually all general graphics and industrial applications. LX-680 (38% solids; 7700CPS viscosity; blue): High solids content for fast drying. Excellent resistance to all solvent-based and UV-cured inks. Suitable for high quality graphics and industrial printing. LX -892 (48% solids; 6500CPS viscosity; blue): Extremely resistant to ceramic pastes and inks on flat or cylindrical screens; ideal for printing floor tiles and single-, double-, or triple-fired glazed tiles, and porcelainized stoneware; performs very well under high temperatures and ambient humidity. Can be catalyzed using Hardener Z for longer printing runs.

Proclaim, Proclaim HR, Proclaim/CL (37% solids; 7700CPS viscosity; light blue, except Proclaim HR): Provide unequalled exposure latitude and ease of decoating, even if underexposed and used with aggressive inks and washup solvents. Proclaim/CL is undyed. Proclaim HR, green in color, offers the additional advantage of higher resolution. DLX (38% solids; 6500CPS viscosity; blue): Formulated to eliminate the residual oiliness characteristic of most dual-cure emulsions; dries quickly and reduces the sticking of positives while allowing them to be taped-on securely. Brilliant blue allows easy inspection. RLX. RLX/CL (38% solids; 7700CPS viscosity; magenta): Multi-purpose; exceptional exposure latitude, edge definition, and resolution. High solids provide better build per coat, excellent bridging of coarse mesh, and fast drying. Durable. Resistant to a wide variety of solvent- and water-based ink systems. RLX/CL is undyed for easier see-through registration. TLX (38% solids; 7700CPS viscosity; green): Superb coating properties and durability. Resistant to most solvent- and water-based ink systems. Recommended

SBQ PURE PHOTOPOLYMER

Presensitized (ready-to-use) formulation; extended pot life and ultra-fast exposure times that are unaffected by heat and humidity. Features Pure photopolymer (SBQ) sensitizer Presensitized Benefits Fast exposure Long pot life Ready-to-use; no weighing, measuring, mixing or de-bubbling time

QLT TM (44% solids; 7000 CPS viscosity; blue): Ultra-fastexposing, pre-sensitized (SBQ) imprinted sportswear emulsion. Formulated to shorten stencil-making time (coating, drying, and exposure). High solids content facilitates thick build per coat and quick drying. Stencils are wear resistant and will not become tacky under high humidity conditions. Adding diazo will improve water resistance.

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QX-1 (37% solids; 6000CPS viscosity; blue-green): A dual-cure emulsion that substitutes SBQ for diazo. This special formulation combines the presensitized, ready-to-use convenience, exposure speed, reliability under humid conditions, and shelf life of pure photopolymer emulsions with the durability, versatility, and imaging properties of dual-cure emulsions. Wide exposure latitude. QTX (48% solids; 6500CPS viscosity; pink): Ulanos best-selling emulsion is ideal for imprinted sportswear applications. High solids provide superior coating properties, better bridging of coarse fabric, and fast drying. Durable; reclaims easily.

QFX (38% solids; 8500CPS viscosity; magenta): For industrial halftone and fine detail graphics printing with solvent inks. Superb resolution. High solids content for exceptional edge definition. Durable; reclaims easily. QPX Projection Emulsion (30% solids; 3700CPS viscosity; violet): Ultra-fast; for use with commercial projection units. Requires as few as one coat for good printed edges, even on coarse fabrics. Projection Plus (29% solids; 4500CPS viscosity; red-orange): Ultra-fast; wide exposure latitude; minimal dot gain; complete solvent resistance. Dries quickly, speeding production.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT QLTTM

QLT is a ready-to-use, ultra-fast-exposing SBQ-photopolymer emulsion formulated for imprinted sportswear printing. QLT reduces stencil-making time (coating, drying, and exposure); its high solids content (44%) allows a thick build per coat, reducing the number of coats over conventional emulsions, and facilitates quick drying; its exceptional photo-sensitivity reduces exposure timeand will be of interest to low volume printers with weak light sources. Stencils made with QLT are extremely wear resistant and will not become tacky under high humidity conditions. Its high viscosity ( 7000 CPS) provides good coating control. Its high contrast blue color affords easy stencil inspection. QLT is resistant to plastisol inks and most washup solvents, making it easy to reclaim in automatic stencil removal equipment or by hand. Adding diazo will improve water resistance. FEATURES Very fast exposing High ( 44%) solids content BENEFITS Fast stencil throughput for high volume shops Thorough exposure with weak light sources Dries quickly Will not become tacky under high humidity Better mesh bridging on coarse screens Lower Rz value yields sharper printed edges High viscosity ( 7000 CPS) Resists plastisols and most washup solvents High contrast blue color Easier to control during coating Easy to reclaim with automatic equipment or by hand Easy stencil inspection, even on colored mesh

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SCREEN CHEMICALS
Over 30 years ago, Ulano led the industry in offering the first comprehensive line of screen chemicals assuring screen printers that their chemicals were industry specific and fully compatible with all Ulano stencil making systems. With the addition of many new products over the years, the Ulano Chemical Line has remained an industry mainstay, offering a full range of pre-press chemicals for mesh preparation, blocking out, touchups, and stencil treatment; and post-printing chemicals for ink, stencil, and stain and haze removal. As the industry has become increasingly complex, screen printers need ever more sophisticated chemicals in order to address new types of inks, surfacetreated mesh, interest in concentrates, and the more widespread use of automated screen preparation, ink wash, and stencil removal equipment. That was the impetus for Ulano Total Screen Chemistry, a recently-released group of twelve new products that cover every screen chemical category.

Ulano Chemicals offer screen printers many choices, in both form and performance characteristics. For example, we offer stencil removers as either a ready-to-use liquid or a paste, in several liquid concentrations, as a dry powder for dilution with water, as a formulation intended for use in automated equipment, and as a concentrate that removes ink as well as stencils. Among our haze removers, one (FastActing Haze Remover) is solventbased and acts very, very quickly; another (Walk Away Haze Remover) is applied with a coating trough and has unlimited dwell time. It is formulated to work as it dries and can be applied and left to work for hours even overnightwithout risk to the fabric. Ulano Chemicals are available in a variety of size formatsconvenient for the largest high volume industrial printers, as well as small, one- or twoperson shops. Our chemical concentrates have become increasingly popular among screen printers willing to trade the convenience of ready-touse products for lower product and shipping costs, and the environmental benefit of reduced packaging. Ulano Chemicals facilitate consistent, trouble free stencil makingevery time.

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MESH PREPARATION
Microgrit No. 2: A fine, 500-grit abrasive powder that increases the surface area of synthetic mesh, for better wetting during emulsion coating or film application, and a better mechanical bond of stencils to mesh. Ulanogel 23: A combined abrasive powder and degreaser gel. Screen Degreaser Liquid No. 3: For degreasing before stencil making--and after ink removal to speed the action of the stencil remover. Ready-to-use, foam action cleaning.

Degreaser Concentrate 1:20: Removes dirt, dust, and oils from all screen fabric. Screen Degreaser Concentrate No. 33: Degreases all fabrics; dilute 10:1 with water. Magic Mesh Prep: Ready-to-use; combines the properties of screen degreaser, wetting agent, and antistatic treatment. Treated with Magic Mesh Prep, screen fabric can be coated with emulsion more evenly and transfers ink more readily during printing. CDF Mesh Prep No. 25: Promotes the uniform adhesion of capillary films; ideal with thin capillary films applied to fine mesh, which inherently holds little water.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT MAGIC MESH PREP

A ready-to-use liquid conveniently combining the properties of fabric degreaser, wetting agent, and antistatic treatment. Magic Mesh Prep improves the flow characteristics of liquids, facilitating more uniform coating of direct emulsions and the easier transfer of ink during printing, thereby improving printed image quality. The improved wetting of fabric also promotes the adhesion of indirect and CDF Direct-Film (capillary system film), and improves the durability of all stencil systems, for longer printing runs. The antistatic properties of Magic Mesh Prep reduce the whiskeringof ink when printing under low humidity conditions. FEATURES Three products in one BENEFITS Screen degreaser Wetting agent facilitates uniform coating and easier ink transfer during printing; promotes adhesion of film; improves run length of all stencil systems Antistatic treatment reduces ink whiskering when printing under low humidity conditions Ready-to-Use No mixing Convenient Saves time Highest HMIS (Hazardous Materials Identification System) rating for health, flammability, and reactivity VOC-free Biodegradable

Occupationally and environmentally friendly

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BLOCKOUT AND TOUCHUP

Red Blockout: A water-soluble screen filler for use with all types of stencil systems and all types of mesh. Ideal for medium to fine mesh. Use only with non-aqueous inks. Screen Filler No. 60: A safe water-soluble blockout suitable for all non-aqueous inks and washup solvents. Can be used for touchups when thinned with cold water. Extra Heavy Blockout No. 10: Water-soluble blockout. High viscosity is ideal for use with coarser mesh, provides easier handling, and usually allows effective coverage in a single coating.

Ink and Stencil Remover Concentrate: Two products in one: a liquid concentrate for removing both plastisol inks and direct emulsion or capillary film stencils. Stencil Remover Concentrate No. 42: Concentrated liquid removes direct films, emulsions, and no-developer indirect films. Can be diluted 50:1. Stencil Remover Powder No. 44: Removes direct films, emulsions, and no-developer indirect films. 454 gm. (1 pound) unit can be dissolved in up to 19 liters (5 gallons) of water.

STAIN & HAZE REMOVAL

Walk Away Haze Remover: Formulated to react as it dries on the screen: its dwell time is not critical! Haze Remover Paste No. 78: A paste ink haze and stencil residue remover. Fast Acting Haze Remover: A solvent-based ink stain and stencil residue haze remover for manual use. Fabric Regenerator Paste No. 8: Alkaline paste to be mixed with solvent for haze removal.

STENCIL REMOVAL
Enzyme No. 1: Formulated for the removal of gelatinbased indirect photographic stencils. Stencil Remover Liquid No. 4: A ready-to-use liquid for the removal of direct films and emulsions, and no-developer indirect photographic films. Special wetting agents speed chemical action. Contains no strong alkalis or hypochlorites. Ideal for use in tanks; will not attack frame adhesives on stretch-and-glue frames. Stencil Remover Paste No. 5: Ready-to-use paste for the removal of direct films and emulsions, and no-developer indirect photographic films. Paste consistency helpful for larger-sized formats. Wetting agents speed the breakdown of stencil material. Stencil Remover Concentrate 1:20: For fast and thorough removal of direct films and emulsions, and no-developer indirect photographic films. Stripmatic: For use in automated screen decoating equipment. Dilute up to 1:5 with water. No milkiness if diluted with calciferous water. Removes direct films and emulsions, and no-developer indirect photographic films.

INK DEGRADANTS
All-Purpose Ink Wash: A blend of solvents for manual removal of virtually all screen printing inks. Cleanmatic: For use (after dilution) in automatic screen washing equipment. Ideal for plastisols and UV-cured inks. Biodegradable; VOC-free. Contains anti-foaming agents. Citrus Screen Opener: A fast-evaporating solvent blend for opening screens or making ink changes on press. Leaves no residue after drying and can also be used to remove residue from slower-evaporating solvents.

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STENCIL TREATMENT
Hardener D: A liquid stencil hardener that improves the durability and water resistance of QT-DISCHARGE textile emulsion, and all Ulano diazo sensitized and dual-cure water resistant emulsions, including LX-836. (Note that most Hardener D-treated stencils will be rendered permanent and cannot be reclaimed.) Hardener X: A post-exposure and processing stencil hardener for textile emulsions, including 925WR (sold overseas as 995WR), LX-660, LX-892, and QTX.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT WALK AWAY HAZE REMOVER

A thick liquid haze remover effective against most ink stains and stencil residues. Formulated to react as it dries on the screen, so that it can be applied and left to work for hourseven overnight! Lengthy dwell times will not harm polyester, nylon, or stainless steel mesh (avoid metalized polyester). After initial drying, if additional reaction time is required, Walk Away Haze Remover can be reactivated by rewetting it with All-Purpose Ink Wash. FEATURES Advanced formulation BENEFITS Reacts as it dries Can be left on the screen for hours, or overnight, without harm to the mesh Effective against most inks stains and stencil residues Can be reactivated for difficult jobs (with All-Purpose Ink Wash) Easy to use Apply it with a scoop coaterno brushing necessary Let it dry on the screendwell time is not critical Rinse it off with a power spray Classified VOC-free Biodegradable

Environmentally friendly

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INKJET MEDIA
The most important factor determining image quality when making screen printing positives with an inkjet printer is the coated film. The coating must be formulated carefully to absorb the inkjet ink quickly and thoroughly, whether it is a water-based pigment or a dye; otherwise, the image will smear or spread, and image acutance (edge definition) will be compromised. Ulano Inkjet MediaPigment Inkjet Film and Dye Inkjet Filmrepresent state-of-the-art in formulations and controlled coating techniques. In addition to Inkjet Media, Ulano offers a complete system for the production of inkjet positives:

Receive and print PDF, EPS, and PostScript files Define print settings at workstations via PPDs or a queue Drives multiple printers Add custom screen rulings and angles in addition to programmed ones Monitor RIPPED images before printing Color proof before making screens Adjust halftone screen curve calibration Override print settings at PowerRIP ScreenPrint queues Reprint and change settings for screen rulings, angles, and resolution RIP , print, and receive files simultaneously Auto-purging of printed jobs based on user-defined parameters Macs (OSX 10.5 - 10.2) can print to shared Windows server and printer Recompose color proofs with up to 4 CYMK seps and 32 spot colors Separate RGB, CMYK, or mixed color files PC version supports OS9 Macs via Windows 2K server or PC MacLan

Developed in cooperation with iProof

Systems , Inc., Ulanos PowerRIP ScreenPrint program--available for both Windows (XP/2000/XP/Vista) and Apple (OSX 10.5 - 10.2)and for printer widths of 13 , 17 , 24 , and 44 (LF)--is as easy to install as a printer driver and readily converts Postscript into Epson Printer lanaguage. PowerRIP ScreenPrint provides full control of halftones ranging from 30 to 150 lines/inch. In addition, the program directs the printer to increase the ink deposit (in picoliters) to insure sufficient density (2.8 3.5) for screen printing artwork. Best of all, it is specially calibrated for Ulano Inkjet Media!

PowerRIP ScreenPrint Edition 7 features:

Ulano

Print halftone film positive separations from popular applications

full range of Epson Printers: The economical 33 cm. (13) Epson Stylus Photo 1400 and R1900 models, the 43 cm. (17) Stylus Pro 3800 and 4880 models, the 61 cm. (24) Stylus Pro 7880, and the top-of-the-line 112 cm (44) Stylus Pro 9880--as well as earlier models in each series.

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Pigment Inkjet Film: Can be used with off-the-shelf pigment inks. Has a special Ulano inkjet-receptive nano-porous coating on 125 (5-mil) clear polyester formulated to control the shape of fine lines and halftones with pigment or dye inkjet inks. The coating does not reduce UV transmission and is water-resistant to prevent smearing under high humidity conditions. Compatible with the industry standard Epson Stylus Photo 1400 and R1900, Stylus Pro models 3800, 4880, 7880, 9880, earlier models in each Epson series, and other similar pigment or dye inkjet printers. Dye Inkjet Film: A special, non-porous smooth coating on a 100 (4-mil) clear polyester that absorbs quick

drying standard inkjet ink, and controls the shape of fine lines and halftones. It is compatible with the industry standard Epson 3000, 1520, 1280, 1400, 7600DYE, 9600DYE, and other similar inkjet printers.

FEATURES Clear Polyester with Ink-Receptive Coating Capillary Action Nano-Porous Coating Notched Right Corner No Heat Needed to Fuse Ink

BENEFITS Faster exposure times than laser positives Pigment or dye ink is instantly absorbed and trapped Prevents insertion mistakes; positions the coated surface forward Inkjets can achieve near image setter registration; vellum finish laser paper shrinks Film positives can be used repeatedly to make new screens

Film Is More Durable Than Vellum

Fast Drying Time

Even with heavy ink loads, positives are dry to the touch when the next film exits the printer

Anti-Static Coating

Positives move smoothly through the printer and are stackable

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FORMATS Prepackaged Sheets USA A Letter Euro A4 USA Legal USA Tabloid USA Super B Universal Euro A3 Euro B3 USA C Euro A2

ENGLISH SYSTEM

METRIC SYSTEM

8.5 X 11 8.27 X 11.69 8.5 x 14 11 X 17 13 X 19 11.69 X 16.54 13.9 X 19.69 17 X 22 16.5 X 23.4

22 X 28 cm. 21 X 29.7 cm. 22 x 26 cm. 28 X 43 cm. 33 X 46 cm. 29.7 X 42 cm. 35.3 X 50 cm. 43 X 56 cm. 42 X 59.4 cm.

Rolls

17 X 30 17 X 100 24 X 30 24 X 100 44 X 30 44 X 100 52 X 30 52 X 100

43 cm. X 10 m. 43 cm. X 30.5 m. 61 cm. X 10 m. 61 cm. X 30.5 m. 112 cm. X 10 m. 112 cm. X 30.5 m. 132 cm. X 10 m. 132 cm. X 30.5 m.

Pigment Inkjet Film only:

60 X 100

152 cm. X 30.5 m.

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INDIRECT SYSTEM FILMS

Direct emulsions and capillary direct films are called direct systems because they are coated or affixed to the screen fabric, then processed or imaged (exposed and developed) directly on the mesh. Indirect System films, on the other hand, as the name suggests, are not imaged directly on the mesh. They are imaged away from the meshindirectlythen adhered to the screen fabric. The original Indirect System films were knifecut (image outlines were cut with stencil knives; image areas peeled or weeded away). manufacture Ulano continues to and watersolvent-

Even so, the majority of Indirect System film stencils are now photographic, and represent the fastest package-to-screen stencil making system. In addition to processing speed, Indirect System photographic films offer many advantages. Most are Stencil completely solvent resistant.

processing is straightforward and simple: expose, washout, adhere (gelatinbased films require a developing step, too). The backing sheet onto which we coat the emulsion layer is flat and lies outside the mesh during drying. The emulsion is held flat and in place, and cannot contract, so that Indirect System stencils are characteristically low in both EOM (emulsion over mesh thickness) and Rz value. Thus, the printing propertiesthe resolution and definition--of Indirect System photographic films offer the highest quality printing in the industry. With Indirect System photographic films, stencil thickness and, thus, ink deposit can be adjusted by the exposurea subtlety that is impossible with direct systems. photographic Indirect System films are sometimes

adhered knifecut films, which are an interesting and often cost-effective alternative to photo stencil films. They can be cut with automated cutting equipment to produce a stencil from machine to screen, without any intermediate artwork. With knifecut stencil films, screen printers can produce stencils without any investment in special artwork generating equipment, exposure units, vacuum frames, or safelighting.

dismissed as fragile, yet when properly processed, they are capable of producing 2000 4000 impressions well within the requirements of many printing jobs.

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FEATURES Fastest package-to-screen system Easy processing Indirect System

BENEFITS Rapid stencil throughput Less makeovers and fewer touchups No mesh influences during exposure Low EOM and RZ values = excellent imaging properties

Controlled Stencil Thickness

Controlled exposure Controlled ink deposit and ink costs

GELATIN BASED (IRON SALT SENSITIZED)

Gelatin-based films have complete solvent resistance; use with premeasured A & B Developer Powders to assure developer freshness. Films are available in rolls or custom-cut sheets: Ulanoprex: Offers superb resolution (30 50; 1.2 2 mils) for negative printing and fine halftone work; ideal for the highest quality ceramic decals and circuit traces. Quasar Red 100: Features extremely wide processing latitude; suitable for a wide range of applications, including graphics and electronics. Red TI: Can be exposed thin for circuit traces or thick for solder mask work; ideal for fine line and halftone work; resolution: 50 - 75 (2 - 3 mils). Blue Poly-2: On 50 (2-mil) carrier sheet; combines wide exposure latitude with good resolution; ideal for general screen printing work; resolution: 75 - 100 (3 - 4 mils). Blue Poly-3: The same as Blue Poly-2, except for a thicker backing (75, 3 mils), which affords additional dimensional stability and easier handling of large stencils. Super Prep: A green emulsion on a 50 (2-mil) polyster backing. Hides dust, tape marks, and positive edges; suitable for general graphics work.

Hi-Fi Green: Thick emulsion on 125 (5-mil) matte vinyl. Hides dust, tape marks, and positive edges, reducing the need for touchups; easy printing lift-off under humid conditions.

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Super Prep Sensitizer Color Resolution (microns)* Thickness (microns)*# General Printing Fine Lines & Halftones Vinyl Ink Legend Printing Membrane Switches Circuit Traces Solder Mask Ceramic Decals Containers Imprinted Sportswear (Plastisols) Posters UV Inks Iron Salt Green 100-125

Blue Poly-2 Iron Salt Blue 75-100

Blue Poly-3 Iron Salt Blue 90-110

Red TI Iron Salt Red 50-75

Hi-Fi Green Iron Salt Green 125-150

Pulsar Diazo Red 50-75

UlanoPrex Iron Salt Blue 35-50

Quasar R 100 Iron Salt Red 50-75

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10

4 2

4 2

4 1

4 4

4 0

4 4

4 2

4 4

3 3

2 2

2 2

3 0

1 3

3 1

2 0

3 1

3 2

2 2

2 2

3 4

4 0

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2 4

3 4

* for mils (0.001), divide by 25 # EOM (emulsion over mesh thickness) at best exposure 4 = Excellent 3 = Good 2 = Fair 1 = Acceptable

0 = Not Advised

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT QUASAR R 100

Indirect system photographic stencil films such as Quasar R 100 afford the fastest package-to-screen stencil system. Quasar R 100 offers resistance to all solvent-based inks, versatility over a broad range of applications, stencil thickness (and thus ink deposit) adjustable by exposure, cost effectiveness for shorter printing runs, and a high order of print quality and consistency. Quasar R 100 has wide processing latitude. FEATURES Fastest package-to-screen stencil system BENEFITS High-volume stencil throughput Less time = less labor costs = lower total stencil production costs Resists all solvent-based inks No swelling or softening on-press No fusing; stencil removal is the least problematic of any stencil system Can be examined off-screen Saves production time Provides a final, easy evaluation of quality Stencil thickness can be adjusted by exposure Subtle control of ink deposit, impossible with other stencil systems Thinnest stencil and lowest inherent Rz value of any stencil system Extra protection for fabric and stencil

Smooth backing sheet imparts flatness to the stencil bottom during drying Backing sheet can be left in place until ready to print Wide processing latitude

User friendly; reliable Good performance under less than ideal shop conditions

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KNIFECUT STENCIL FILMS

The original stencil film system remains the most cost effective way to produce bold line work for printing runs of 2,000 4,000 impressions. Available in rolls or custom-cut sheets.

Solvent Adhered
Sta-Sharp S3S Trace-cut designs and peel away image areas. Adhere with Sta-Sharp Adhering Liquid. Resistant to all water-based inks and many non-aggressive solvent-based inks.

Water Adhered
Ulanocut Green Adherable and removable with plain water; completely solvent resistant.

NO DEVELOPER INDIRECT FILM

Pulsar The fastest stencil processing system; exceptional imaging fidelity, control of EOM (emulsion over mesh thickness), and wide processing latitude. Excellent solvent resistance

MASKING FILM
Rubylith Red masking film; use with light sensitive media having orthochromatic sensitivity. Suitable with all screen process photographic stencil systems. Universal tack level, available coated on 75 and 125 (3 and 5 mil) polyester as Rubylith RU3 and RU5.

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E-Z COAT AUTOMATED COATING MACHINE

The E-Z Coat automated coating machine provides superior performance at a budget price. Its sturdy construction guarantees consistent, reproducible coatings. The maintenance-free coating carriage drive, with vibration-free linear guides on both sides of the coating carriage, can be programmed for variable coating speeds. The coating troughs contact pressure and angle are set permanently for reproducible results. The screen frame holder lock accommodates all screen frame sizes up to the maximum specification and facilitates fast screen size changeovers with an easy adjustment of the top tension bar. E-Z Coat is controlled by an electronic memory system through a straightforward, user-friendly switch panel. The operation of E-Z Coat is simplicity itself: program the coating speed and number and sequence of coats, then press the start button. E-Z Coat does the rest.

NEW: E-Z Coat Capillary Film Applicator

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FEATURES Fixed coating trough pressure and angle Adjustable coating speed Vibration free, double linear guides Easy adjusting top tension bar Electronic memory control Can hold two frames for tandem coating Pre-assembled Solid construction

BENEFITS Consistent stencil making Control of coating Smooth, chatter-free coating Fast changeover time between frame sizes Full automation Faster stencil throughput Ready-to-go Reproducible results

Frame Sizes Minimum (OD): 16 inches ( 40.6 cm.) Maximum (OD): 55 X 57 inches (140 X 145 cm.) Maximum frame thickness: 2 inches ( 5 cm.) Coating Speed Range 79 inches/min. (170 cm./min.) - 197 inches/min. (500 cm./min.) Machine Size and Weight Width: 88 inches (223 cm.); height: 77 inches (195 cm.); depth: 16 12 inches (42 cm.) Weight: 762 pounds (300 kg.) Power Requirements Electricity: 110 volts, 50/60 cycles; power: 0.2KW; fuse: 10 amps. Compressed air (water free) connected load: 6 bar; consumption: 2 liters/minutes. (If compressed air is unavailable, a quiet-running compressor is available for purchase with the machine.

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MEASURING TOOLS AND ANCILLARY PRODUCTS

Coating Troughs For the E-Z Coat automated coating machine; available in custom-cut lengths of up to 249cm. (98 inches), and with either thin or thick leading edges. Plastic end caps included with purchase. Round Screen Brush An industry favorite for the manual application and use of Ulano screen chemicals. Lid Remover Ulano emulsion lids must fit tightly to assure freshness and avoid leakage. The Lid Remover makes it easy to open our bucket lids after theyve arrived safely and securely. Ulano Direct Emulsion Pumps Designed for use with all 18.9 liter (5 gallon) units of Ulano direct emulsions. The Ulanopump makes it convenient and easy to dispense Ulano direct emulsions directly into coating troughs.

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Stencil Thickness Gauge: A professional tool for measuring stencil thickness (emulsion over mesh thickness, or EOM)at an affordable price. Control of stencil thickness means control of image quality--and ink costs. Measurement range: 1 1000 microns (1 40 mils), with an accuracy of 2 + 3% ( 0.1 mils + 3%). Handy reset feature when no zero reference is available; no calibration required for most applications. Wear-resistant ruby probe. Easy-to-read display screen is switchable from microns to mils. Includes hard shell storage case, built-in probe, base plate, plastic shims, AAA battery, and a one-year warranty. Size: 100 X 38 X 23 mm. (4 X 1.5 X 0.9 inches). Weight: 70 grams (2.5 ounces).

Exposure Kit: Makes it easier than ever to determine proper exposure times. The Exposure Kit contains two photographic positives. The first is a silver halide (camera) film,right reading positive with positive and negative lines ranging in increments from 100 mm. (4 mils) to 250 mm. (10 mils), and letters ranging from 4- to 14-point type. The second positive has neutral density filters (factors (1.0, 0.7, 0.5, 0.33, and 0.25), making it possible to evaluate five different exposure times with a single exposure. By providing two separate positives, the Exposure Kit is especially useful and versatile. The test positive provides a standard by which screen printers can evaluate the density and clarity of their usual artwork; and the neutral-density filter positive makes it possible to test various exposures on other artwork, not only the Ulano test positive.

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Corporate Headquarters President Alfred L. Guercio Assistant to the President Ethel Grasso Vice President of North American Sales Gary Gayton Customer Service Manager Tania Piriz 110 Third Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11217 USA Phone: +718-237-4700 Fax: +718-802-1119 MSDS Line: +703-527-3887 www.ulano.com

Technical Sales Manager Dirk Oelschlger Phone: +49 69 823 77 996 Fax: +49 69 823 77 325 Mobile: +49 162 26 30 622 E-mail: oelschlaegerd@ulano.com

Domestic/ NAFTA Territory Sales Managers Mario Aceituno Ulano West Mobile: 1-310-345-6211 E-mail: aceitunom@ulano.com Richard Carrillo Ulano West Mobile: 1-619-571-4220 E-mail: carrillor@ulano.com Gerry Charde Ulano Northeast Mobile: 1-315-663-8508 E-mail: chardeg@ulano.com Bob Eisenach Ulano North Mobile: 1-262-613-3202 E-mail: eisenachb@ulano.com George Legh-Page Ulano South Central Mobile: 1-281-541-1024 E-mail: glp@ulano.com Mike Strharsky Ulano Florida Mobile: 1-941-809-3463 E-mail: strharskym@ulano.com Steve Thinnes Ulano East Central Mobile: 1-513-623-0102 E-mail: thinness@ulano.com

Ulano International Representative Office and Technical Training Center Romano Kirschbaumer, Jorge Ellert, Silvia Studer Rtistrasse 17 CH-8952 Schlieren, Switzerland Phone: +41 44 755 44 77 Fax: +41 44 773 16 06 Mobile: +41 79 378 75 87 (Mr. Kirschbaumer) MSDS Line: +41 44 755 44 70 E-mail: ulanoeurope@ulano.com

Ulano International /Asia Regional Director (Asia) Martin Stacher Sales Director (East Asia) Kenneth Koh 25 Tagore Lane, #04-04 Singapore 787602 phone: +65 6451 7505 fax: +65 6451 7507 mobile: +65 9233 8769 (Mr. Stacher) mobile : +65 9738 5093 (Mr. Koh) E-mail: stacherm@ulano.com; kohk@ulano.com Sales Manager (Greater China) Jackson Yu Phone/Fax: +86 21 6436 4989 Mobile: +86 135 0168 4712 E-mail: yuj@ulano.com