717 Ultimate Black a new and improved formula is a high-performance black plastisol ink designed for printers who want deep black color, easy printability, and a wide cure window. The new and improved formula is non-phthalate, high pigment, fast flashing, and low tack, making it a strong choice for both manual and automatic screen printing operations. It is part of the FlexCure line and can be cured from 275°F to 325°F, giving shops added flexibility in production.
Ultimate Black provides a deep black color with a super creamy, medium-bodied feel that prints easily with less pressure needed to clear the screen. That can help reduce operator fatigue on manual presses while allowing automatic presses to run with lower pressure settings for improved screen life and squeegee durability. It also spot flashes with very low after-flash tack. International Coatings notes that the ink prints so easily that finer mesh can often be used to achieve opacity similar to other opaque black inks printed through lower mesh counts.
Recommended applications include 100% cotton, 50/50 cotton/poly blends, and some polyesters. Ultimate Black should normally be used straight from the container, though if modification is needed, International Coatings recommends 1% to 5% by weight of 1110 Curable Reducer. Recommended mesh is 60 to 230 t/in, cure temperature is 275°F to 325°F, and cleanup can be done with any eco-friendly plastisol screen wash. 717 Ultimate Black is not a color-mixing black ink, and dryer temperatures and wash performance should always be tested before and during production.
Please Note: 717 Ultimate Black is not a color-mixing black ink. For mixing colors, use 7536 Mixing Black.
Technical Data Sheet (Printable Version)
Recommended Fabrics: Cotton, cotton/poly blends and some polyesters
Ink Application: 717 Ultimate Black should be used right from the container without any modification. If modification is necessary, use 1% to 5% by weight 1100 Low Cure Curable Reducer.
Screen Mesh: 60 to 230 t/in
Emulsion: Any direct or indirect emulsion, or capillary film in the 35 to 70 micron range.
Squeegee: 60-70 Durometer, sharp edge
Cure Temperature: 275°F-325°F entire ink film
Test dryer temperatures
before a production run. Wash test printed product before beginning
production run.
Clean-Up: Any environmentally friendly plastisol screen wash
Recommended Storage: 65°F to 90°F. Avoid storage in direct sunlight and moist, humid air.
Technical Data Sheet (Printable Version)