SPSI Tru Blue Photopolymer Emulsion - 1 Gallon
Ready-to-use blue SBQ photopolymer screen printing emulsion engineered for plastisol, UV, solvent, and many water-based ink systems, delivering fast exposure speeds, exceptional image resolution, durable stencils, and easy reclaiming.
Characteristics
SPSI Tru Blue Photopolymer Emulsion is a premium one-part SBQ photopolymer emulsion formulated for professional screen printers seeking fast exposure, excellent stencil durability, and consistent production results. The ready-to-use formulation eliminates diazo mixing, reducing preparation time while maintaining a long shelf life and dependable performance from screen to screen.
Designed for both textile and graphic printing applications, Tru Blue provides outstanding resistance to plastisol, UV-curable, solvent-based, and many water-based ink systems. Its balanced formulation produces strong stencil shoulders, excellent mesh bridging, and sharp image reproduction capable of holding fine lines, halftones, and intricate artwork throughout extended production runs.
The medium-viscosity emulsion coats evenly across a wide range of mesh counts while building durable stencil thickness with fewer coating passes. Fast exposure characteristics reduce production time while allowing complete stencil hardening for excellent print durability and easier washout of unexposed areas.
The rich blue color provides excellent stencil visibility during exposure, registration, and inspection, making it easier to identify fine image details, pinholes, and potential defects before production begins. After printing, Tru Blue reclaims quickly using standard emulsion removers, helping reduce cleanup time and improve overall screen room efficiency.
- Ready-to-use SBQ photopolymer emulsion
- No diazo mixing required
- Extremely fast exposure speeds
- Excellent image resolution and edge definition
- Outstanding mesh bridging characteristics
- Produces durable, long-lasting stencils
- Excellent resistance to plastisol inks
- Compatible with UV-curable ink systems
- Resistant to many solvent-based inks
- Performs well with many water-based ink systems
- Medium viscosity for smooth, even coating
- Excellent stencil visibility during registration
- Easy washout after exposure
- Reclaims with standard emulsion removers
- Suitable for manual and automatic coating equipment
- Degrease mesh thoroughly before coating to maximize stencil adhesion.
- Apply multiple coats based on the mesh count and desired stencil thickness.
- Dry screens horizontally with the print side facing down in a clean, dust-free drying cabinet.
- Use an exposure calculator to determine the optimal exposure time for your light source and coating thickness.
- Perform a post-exposure for additional stencil durability when printing long production runs or aggressive ink systems.
- Reclaim screens promptly after production using a quality emulsion remover to simplify cleanup and extend mesh life.
- Store unused emulsion tightly sealed in a cool, dark environment to maximize shelf life.