Chromaline UDC-HV Z1 (Red) Dual Cure Emulsion - 1 Gallon
Premium red dual-cure screen printing emulsion engineered for plastisol, UV, and solvent ink systems, delivering fast exposure, exceptional stencil durability, superior mesh adhesion, and easy coating on both low and high mesh counts.
Characteristics
Chromaline UDC-HV Z1 (Red) Dual Cure Emulsion is a high-viscosity diazo-sensitized dual-cure emulsion developed for screen printers who demand exceptional stencil durability, outstanding image quality, and reliable production performance. Designed specifically for plastisol, UV-curable, and solvent-based ink systems, UDC-HV Z1 combines the forgiving exposure latitude of traditional dual-cure emulsions with excellent resistance to aggressive inks and press chemicals. It is an ideal solution for both textile and graphic screen printing applications requiring long production runs and consistent stencil performance.
The distinctive red formulation improves stencil visibility during screen inspection and registration, while the high-viscosity chemistry provides excellent mesh bridging and stencil build. The emulsion coats smoothly across both low and high mesh counts, producing durable, uniform stencils with sharp edges, excellent detail retention, and superior print consistency. Fast exposure speeds help reduce screen room production time while maintaining dependable image quality throughout repeated exposures.
UDC-HV Z1 offers outstanding resistance to plastisol, UV, and solvent-based inks, making it an excellent choice for demanding production environments where durability and long stencil life are essential. Superior mesh adhesion minimizes stencil breakdown during long print runs, while the hardened stencil remains easy to reclaim at the end of production using appropriate stencil removers. Because UDC-HV Z1 is formulated primarily for plastisol, UV, and solvent ink systems, it is not recommended for water-based or discharge inks.
Whether producing athletic graphics, industrial prints, signage, decals, or high-volume textile jobs, Chromaline UDC-HV Z1 delivers dependable performance, forgiving processing characteristics, and professional-quality stencil results trusted by commercial screen printers worldwide.
- Fast exposure for improved screen room productivity
- Premium dual-cure diazo emulsion technology
- High-viscosity formula builds durable stencil thickness
- Superior mesh adhesion for long production runs
- Produces hard, durable stencils with excellent image quality
- Excellent edge definition and fine detail reproduction
- Smooth coating on both low and high mesh counts
- Resistant to plastisol, UV, and solvent-based inks
- Distinctive red color improves stencil visibility
- Washes out cleanly and reclaims easily with proper reclaim chemistry
- Mix the supplied diazo sensitizer thoroughly into the emulsion before first use.
- Degrease the mesh completely before coating to maximize stencil adhesion.
- Apply multiple coats as needed to achieve the desired stencil thickness.
- Dry coated screens horizontally with the print side facing down in a clean, dust-free environment.
- Use an exposure calculator to determine the correct exposure time for your exposure unit, mesh count, and coating thickness.
- Allow exposed screens to fully harden before beginning production.
- Use primarily with plastisol, UV-curable, and solvent-based ink systems for maximum stencil life.
- Rinse gently during washout before increasing water pressure to fully develop the image areas.
- Reclaim promptly after printing using an appropriate emulsion remover and pressure washer.
- Store sensitized emulsion at room temperature or refrigerated to maximize shelf life, and protect it from freezing.
