About Emulsions

Screen printing emulsion is a light-sensitive chemical applied to mesh screens to create detailed stencils for printing. Choosing the right emulsion is crucial for achieving sharp, high-quality prints. Different types of emulsions, including diazo, photopolymer, and dual-cure, are each suited to specific printing conditions. Diazo emulsions offer greater flexibility but require longer exposure times, while photopolymer emulsions cure quickly and are ideal for high-volume production. Dual-cure emulsions combine the benefits of both for enhanced durability and versatility.

Explore our full range of emulsions and learn more below.

Emulsions at a Glance

  • Diazo Sensitized Emulsions

    Economically priced

  • Dual Cure Emulsions

    Good image quality and ink resistance

  • Photo-polymer Emulsions

    Easy handling and better line edge definition

Dual Cure Direct Emulsions

High Viscosity Emulsion

  • Fast exposure with excellent image quality

  • Hard, durable stencils, resistant to the widest range of inks and additives

  • Superior mesh adhesion

  • High viscosity for easy coating on low or high mesh counts

  • Works excellent for all applications

  • Moderate water resistance

  • Needs to be mixed with sensitizer (try mixing half  in another container for long-lasting sensitized life)

General Purpose Emulsion

  • Excellent definition and line edge

  • Blue color offers excellent contrast yet easy registration

  • Highest build-up proud of mesh with low Rz values

  • Moderate water resistance

  • Needs to be mixed with sensitizer (try mixing half  in another container for long-lasting sensitized life)

Diazo Direct Emulsions

Economical Photosensitive Emulsion

  • Shoots fast

  • Durable, yet easily reclaimable

  • Needs to be mixed with sensitizer (mix half at a time for long-lasting sensitized life)

  • Suggested applications: Apparel & textiles, Four Color Process,

  • Banners, Posters/Signs, Decals, Bottles/Containers, Glass and Ceramic’s

  • Not for use with water-based inks

Photo-polymer Direct Emulsions

For plastisol ink users

  • Designed exclusively for plastisol inks

  • High solids good build-up requiring fewer coats, qwick drying and fast exposure times.

  • Excellent reclaim-ability speeding up reclaiming times, no lock-in saves screens

  • Aqua color

For fine detail work

  • Fast exposing with excellent image quality

  • Excellent coating on high mesh counts

  • Ultimate quality at a low price

  • Purple color

Optimized at 420 nano-meter spectral point

  • Very fast exposing, fast drying

  • High solids – low cost per screen

  • Red in color

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