Chromaline Hydro-X Red Photopolymer Emulsion - 3.5 Gallon
Fast-exposing, ready-to-use red photopolymer emulsion engineered for water-based, discharge, plastisol, and specialty inks, delivering exceptional stencil durability, fine detail, and consistent screen printing performance.
Characteristics
Chromaline Hydro-X Red Photopolymer Emulsion is a premium, one-component pure photopolymer emulsion developed for professional screen printers requiring fast exposure speeds, outstanding stencil resolution, and excellent durability. Ready to use directly from the container, Hydro-X Red eliminates the need for diazo mixing while providing consistent coating characteristics and dependable results in high-production environments.
Designed specifically for textile and graphic screen printing, Hydro-X Red performs exceptionally well with water-based, discharge, plastisol, and specialty ink systems. Its durable stencil resists premature breakdown during long production runs while maintaining crisp image edges, fine halftones, and excellent registration throughout the printing process.
The emulsion features excellent coating properties that produce smooth, even stencil builds with minimal pinholes. Its high solids content helps create durable stencils capable of handling demanding print jobs while maintaining sharp image definition. Hydro-X Red also offers excellent humidity resistance and reclaimability, making it suitable for both manual and automatic screen reclaiming systems.
Ideal for shops using LED, metal halide, or traditional UV exposure systems, Chromaline Hydro-X Red combines rapid exposure speed with excellent image resolution to increase productivity while reducing screen preparation time. Its ready-to-use formulation helps simplify workflow and ensures consistent performance from one coating cycle to the next.
- Ready-to-use pure photopolymer formulation
- No diazo mixing required
- Fast exposure speeds for increased productivity
- Excellent stencil durability for long print runs
- Compatible with water-based, discharge, plastisol, and specialty inks
- Produces sharp image definition and fine detail reproduction
- Excellent halftone and line resolution
- Smooth coating characteristics with minimal pinholes
- High solids formulation for durable stencil build
- Excellent humidity resistance
- Suitable for LED, metal halide, and UV exposure systems
- Reclaims easily using standard emulsion removers
- Designed for textile and graphic screen printing applications
- Professional-grade consistency for production environments
- Degrease mesh thoroughly before coating to maximize stencil adhesion.
- Apply even coats on both the print and squeegee sides to achieve the desired stencil thickness.
- Dry coated screens horizontally with the print side facing down in a clean, dust-free drying cabinet.
- Verify exposure times using a step wedge or exposure calculator whenever changing mesh counts or light sources.
- Store unused emulsion in a cool, dark environment and keep the container tightly sealed after use.
- Reclaim screens promptly after production using a compatible emulsion remover for easier stencil removal.
- Maintain a clean coating environment to minimize pinholes and contamination.
- Always perform a production test when introducing new ink systems or exposure equipment.
