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Emulsions and capillary films

Stencil systems for graphics, industrial, textile and glass printing, selected around the ink chemistry, exposure method, mesh and required image quality.

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MacDermid Autotype PLUS emulsions

Direct emulsions · Full current range

A broad emulsion range covering general-purpose, high-definition, high-build and textile stencil making. Available grades include PLUS 2000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000, AQUA, GOLD, LAVA and TRITON.

Suitable for: solvent, water-based and UV inks, plus specialist graphics, electronics, textile and high-build applications according to the selected grade.

Popular choices: PLUS 7000 for versatile water and solvent resistance; PLUS GOLD for very fine resolution and precision industrial printing.

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SAATI graphics emulsions

Diazo, dual-cure and photopolymer

Graphics emulsions ranging from economical general-purpose grades to fast CtS and high-resolution industrial products. UK-available families include Grafic DS, HU, HU4, HS3, HSX Blue, PU and PS, together with SAATIgraf HU and CTS grades.

Suitable for: general graphics, display, halftone, industrial and computer-to-screen work using solvent, UV, plastisol or selected water-based inks, depending on grade.

Selection: Choose by ink resistance, exposure system, required definition and reclaimability.

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SAATI textile emulsions

Textile, garment and rotary screen

SAATItex and Textil emulsions include economical diazo products, fast photopolymers, universal-resistant grades and high-build systems.

Suitable for: plastisol, water-based, discharge and specialist textile printing, including flat garment and rotary-screen production, according to grade.

Available families: DW, DV, HT, PV, PC, PEW, PHW, PHU, CTS and Rotary grades.

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SAATI glass emulsions

Precision glass stencil systems

SAATIvit and Vitrum emulsions are designed for durable, accurately controlled stencils in demanding glass decoration.

Suitable for: appliance, container, automotive, architectural and decorative glass printing using UV, solvent, water-based or oil-based systems, according to grade.

Available families: Vitrum HU and HHU, plus SAATIvit PHU and CTS grades.

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Ulano Proclaim

Multi-purpose dual-cure emulsion

A fast-exposing diazo-photopolymer emulsion with broad exposure latitude, good definition, durable coating properties and straightforward reclaiming.

Suitable for: general graphics, textile and industrial printing with solvent-based inks and water-based UV-cured inks.

Stencil build: High solids content provides good build per coat and strong mesh bridging.

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MacDermid Capillex 18

18 micron · Fine detail

A high-resolution direct capillary film with excellent definition and a controlled, low stencil profile.

Suitable for: solvent, UV and plastisol inks used for ceramics, electronics, industrial and graphic printing.

Recommended mesh: 120–150 threads/cm (305–380 tpi).

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MacDermid Capillex 25

25 micron · General purpose

A durable direct capillary film offering high-quality reproduction across a useful medium-mesh range.

Suitable for: solvent, UV and plastisol inks used for circuit boards, electronics, membrane switches and industrial printing.

Recommended mesh: 77–120 threads/cm (195–305 tpi).

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MacDermid Capillex 50

50 micron · Higher deposit

A thicker, durable capillary film combining higher ink deposit with repeatable print quality on coarser meshes.

Suitable for: solvent, UV and plastisol inks used for printed circuit boards and demanding industrial applications.

Recommended mesh: 43–77 threads/cm (110–195 tpi).

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MacDermid Capillex 80

80 micron · Heavy deposit

The thickest Capillex film in the range, developed for coarse meshes and high-build ink deposits. It can also be multi-laminated where an even thicker stencil is required.

Suitable for: solvent, UV and plastisol inks used for printed circuit boards and textile applications.

Recommended mesh: 15–77 threads/cm (38–195 tpi).

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Ulano CDF Vision

15–50 micron · Dual-cure

A diazo dual-cure capillary-film system designed for sharp printing shoulders, strong definition and mechanical durability. Seven thicknesses allow the stencil profile to be matched to the mesh and print.

Suitable for: UV, vinyl and virtually all solvent-based inks used for electronics, circuit traces, membrane switches, halftones, discs, ceramic decals, posters, containers and bottles.

Available grades: CDF Vision 15, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 50.

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