RTU Inks A
1 of 25 products in this brandFeatures: Excellent Chalk Resistance, Fast Drying, Fast Setting, Good Brightness, Good Color Stability, High Color Strength, Low Odor, Low VOC, Printability
Color (Properties): Pink (Fluorescent)
Enhanced TDS
Identification
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Applications & Uses
- Anti-Emulsification
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RTU Inks A have excellent anti-emulsification properties that allow heavier ink film thicknesses to be carried on the press. Printers are encouraged to run RTU Inks A to its limit. RTU Inks A will perform well with solids as well as half tones.
- Low Odor
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RTU Inks A are formulated with severely hydrotreated ink oils only. They have been formulated to produce low odor on the press, even when using infrared lamps to assist drying.
- Types of Presses & Dampening Systems
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RTU Inks A will run well on a wide range of presses due to emulsification resistance. Both Dahlgren and conventional dampening systems on large presses are fully compatible with the RTU Inks A. Also, these inks will run very clean on the integrated dampening systems of the smaller duplicator type presses.
Fountain Solutions:
The RTU Inks A work best with a fountain solution pH of 4.0 to 5.5. The addition of up to 25% isopropanol alcohol to the fountain solution will aid in anti-emulsification properties of the ink. Fountain solutions containing alcohol substitutes will work well, but ink film thicknesses may have to be reduced for optimum results.
Rub Resistance:
The satin ink film of the RTU Inks A Inks can burnish with rubbing, but will adhere well to the stock when dry. If additional rub protection or product resistance is desired, an overprint varnish from DayGlo Color Corp. or equivalent may be applied. All overprints should be tested to confirm that the desired results are achieved.
Halftones:
Where halftones are to be printed, color strength of solid copy will be governed by the density of the halftones in the copy. RTU Inks A will print sharp halftones at normal ink film thicknesses. To achieve maximum color effects with solid color artwork, the halftones should be minimized or eliminated.
Benefits & Claims
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Features
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Features & Benefits
- Color Strength, Brightness & Finish
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RTU Inks A Inks will dry to a uniform satin finish. This enhances the color brightness and brilliance. The RTU Inks A have excellent transfer properties and produce strong, transparent colors.
- Features & Benefits
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- Stronger, brighter colors.
- Excellent tack stability.
- Advanced rheology for better press performance.
- Faster setting & drying.
- Non-chalking.
- Ultra low emulsification properties.
- Improved ink transfer characteristics.
- Reduced VOC level
- Product Highlights
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RTU Inks A are formulated from DayGlo RTU Inks A Base colors. They are a unique combination of ultra-fine, high strength fluorescent pigment dispersed in a rheologically controlled vehicle system. This yields maximum color density and excellent printability. RTU Inks A were developed to meet the needs of the printer and the color specifier. They are available from DayGlo Color Corp. in eleven standard fluorescent colors, seven Pantone® 800-series** colors and seven Fresh Colors™ (double bump strength in a single bump).
- Rheology
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RTU Inks A offer excellent rheology. They have body similar to conventional offset inks and show excellent performance in the ink fountain and on the roller train, producing a consistent ink flow on press.
- Stock
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RTU Inks A are semi-transparent. It is important to print on stocks having good whiteness and opacity. Printing on dark stock or over dark ink will result in a noticeable loss of fluorescent color. However, attractive color effects may be obtained by printing over light, clean, non-fluorescent stock or ink. RTU Inks A are transparent enough to be trapped over black ink without a noticeable loss of black color and density.
Properties
- Color (Properties)
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Storage & Handling
- Color Stability & Shelf Life
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RTU Inks A are color stable and will not darken. The minimum shelf life on this product is 24 months from the date of manufacture
- Setting & Drying
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RTU Inks A set and dry very fast. This reduces "work and turn" time and improves handling time for fluorescent printed jobs. However, they do require 24 hours for full oxidation.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Condition of Press
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Cleanliness of the press and, especially, of the rollers is essential for good fluorescent color brightness. If initial results are not as clean or as bright as the RTU Inks A Ink color guide, the ink should be checked for possible contamination. If contamination is suspected, a small sample of the ink from the form rollers scraped down side-by-side on uncoated stock against ink from the can will usually confirm the fact. Rollers should not be pitted or cracked, as this is also a source of contamination
- Drying
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RTU Inks A are extremely fast setting. Infrared lamps will accelerate the setting and drying somewhat. Moderate use of non-offset spray powder is recommended for heavy ink deposits. Non-offset spray may be reduced or eliminated on normal ink deposits. The RTU Inks A are also completely compatible with aqueous coatings. The addition of more driers to the ink may increase through drying time, but may also affect the final color and color brightness. Do not add additional driers, unless unusual conditions exist. The addition of Cobalt drier will accelerate drying, but will also darken the color and cause color instability
- Mileage
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For ink estimating, the RTU Inks A yield approximately 300,000 to 350,000 square inches per pound on coated stock and about 100,000 to 200,000 square inches per pound on uncoated stock. Ink mileage can vary greatly, however, with applied ink film thickness.
- Press Performance
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RTU Inks A have superior press stability. Tests indicate an average tack rise of only 0.3 points per minute or less at 1200 RPM and 90oF. They are fully capable of being run on sheetfed, offset presses at 12,000 to 15,000 impressions per hour.