FEATURES
Medium Mixing Base 7000 works as a low-build mixing/extender base that can be mixed
with finished colors for softer prints, or with pigment dispersions or color concentrates to
match almost any color.
Medium Mixing Base 7000 has fast shearing action for higher press speeds.
Medium Mixing Base 7000 exhibits an extremely short body for easy printing without
build-up.
SPOT FLASHING
Medium Mixing Base 7000 will spot dry, with a very low after flash tack. Dwell
time is dependent on the spot dryer used. In some cases, you may have to lower the
heat of the spot cure unit because too much heat may actually make the ink tacky. When
you spot dry, you are only partially fusing or gelling the surface of the ink. The ink should
be just dry to the touch, with no lift off, but not totally fused. Totally fusing the underprint may cause inter-coat adhesion problems with the inks printed on top. Final fusing or curing should occur in the dryer.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Medium Mixing Base 7000 can be added to 6100 Series, 7500 Series (RFU and CC), 7600
Series, and 900 Series inks for improved hand, cost and printability. Mix with opaque colors to reduce cost, opacity and increase color clarity.
Medium Mixing Base 7000 may be used with other color systems, provided that proper
print testing is done prior to actual production run.
For white or light fabrics use as a base and add 5% to 25%, by weight, of a finished
color or color concentrate to create a very soft feel similar to a water base print.
Printing through fine mesh counts can improve the feel for a super soft effect.
Medium Mixing Base is a part of our FlexCure™ line of products. FlexCure™ inks can be
cured at temperatures ranging from a low 275°F (135°C) to the ‘standard’ 325°F (163°C).
Medium Mixing Base 7000 is not a low bleed plastisol ink and is not recommended for use on poly/cotton or 100% poly fabrics that may be prone to dye migration.
Adding any reducers or additives can lower the bleed resistance, opacity, or increase cure
times of ink. STIR the ink prior to printing on press and after addition of reducers or
additives.
Test dryer temperatures and wash test printed product before and during a production run.
RECOMMENDED FABRICS 100% Cotton, Some Cotton/Polyester Blends, Some Polyesters
INK APPLICATION
Medium Mixing Base 7000 should be mixed with appropriate ink system(s) to
achieve desired effect
ADDITIVES
Not recommend
SCREEN MESH
60-230 t/in (24-90t/cm) monofilament
EMULSION
Any direct or indirect emulsion or capillary film in the 35 to 70 micron range
SQUEEGEE
65-70 Durometer
Sharp edge
CURE TEMPERATURES
275°F to 325°F (135°C to 163°C) entire ink film
CLEAN-UP
Any eco-friendly plastisol screen wash
STORAGE OF INK CONTAINERS
65º to 90ºF (18ºC to 32ºC)
Avoid storage in direct sunlight Keep containers well sealed
