Chromaline DTS Universal (Light Blue) Direct Emulsion - 3.5 Gallon
High-performance dual-cure direct emulsion formulated for CTS imaging and conventional film positives, delivering excellent print quality, fast exposure, and outstanding stencil durability for textile and graphic screen printing.
Characteristics
Chromaline DTS Universal (Light Blue) Direct Emulsion is a premium dual-cure direct emulsion engineered for today's hybrid screen printing workflows. Designed to perform equally well with computer-to-screen (CTS) imaging systems and traditional film positives, DTS Universal delivers sharp stencil definition, excellent edge quality, and dependable durability across a broad range of textile and graphic printing applications.
The light blue color provides excellent image visibility during coating, exposing, and reclaiming while helping operators easily inspect stencil quality before production. Its balanced formulation produces smooth stencil surfaces, consistent emulsion build, and outstanding resistance to long production runs, making it an excellent choice for both manual and automatic screen printing operations.
DTS Universal offers exceptional compatibility with plastisol, UV-curable, and many solvent-based ink systems while maintaining reliable stencil integrity throughout extended print runs. The emulsion coats evenly, dries quickly under controlled conditions, and exposes rapidly for increased productivity and repeatable results.
Ideal for commercial screen printers, contract decorators, industrial printers, and graphics producers, Chromaline DTS Universal combines versatile ink compatibility, excellent resolution, and dependable reclaimability into one high-performance direct emulsion suitable for a wide range of production environments.
- Dual-cure direct emulsion for CTS and film positive workflows
- Light blue color for excellent stencil visibility
- Produces sharp detail and outstanding edge definition
- Excellent stencil durability for long production runs
- Compatible with plastisol, UV, and many solvent-based inks
- Smooth coating characteristics for consistent emulsion thickness
- Fast exposure and efficient production workflow
- Excellent mesh adhesion and stencil strength
- Suitable for manual and automatic coating methods
- Easy reclaiming using appropriate stencil removers
- Degrease mesh thoroughly before coating to maximize stencil adhesion.
- Apply even coats using a quality scoop coater for consistent stencil thickness.
- Dry screens horizontally with the print side facing down in a clean, dust-free drying cabinet.
- Determine proper exposure times through a step test whenever changing mesh counts, coating thickness, or exposure equipment.
- Store coated or exposed screens in a cool, dry environment away from direct UV light.
- Reclaim screens promptly after production using a quality emulsion remover to extend mesh life.
- Maintain consistent humidity and temperature during coating and drying for repeatable stencil performance.
- Always follow Chromaline's recommended exposure and reclaim procedures for best results.
