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Supply55, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of Guardian HS7500 Hand Sanitizer.
Guardian HS7500 Hand Sanitizer utilizes 75% Isopropyl Alcohol as its active ingredient, it is a liquid formulation and can be sprayed, poured, or pumped for use as a hand sanitizer or surface cleaner. Packaged in one (1) gallon bottles for replenishing of current dispensing systems eliminates additional unneeded small plastic bottles from entering the waste stream.
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Several factors have propelled the growth of the UV-LED printers in the sign market. The latest generation of the print system design have dramatically increased production output and reduced scrap rates. The energy efficiency of UV-LED systems, compared to other print technologies, has also helped lower printer operating costs. Read more »
Paint and pigment selection is extremely important for the serious artists because the colors used in the works of art are subject to degradation. Some of the great works of artists, such as Vincent van Gogh, are either fading, flaking, cracking, chalking or darkening. Read more »
How Pigments and Dyes Differ What is the difference between pigments and dyes? The easy answer is that dyes are soluble, while pigments are insoluble. So much for easy answers! When we scratch beneath the surface, differences between these two classes of colorants are much more complex. Read more »
Digital printing inks are similar to other inks and paints. All of these products consist of two basic components: a colorant (dye or pigment) and a liquid carrier or vehicle. The varieties of digital printing inks include aqueous inks, solvent inks, ecosolvent inks, latex inks and UV-curable inks. With so many choices available in wide […] Read more »
Developing a pressure sensitive application tape or premask for large format vinyl graphics printed withUV inks is one of the most challenging applications for tape manufacturers. Read more »
Jim Hingst explains how UV inkjet systems utilizing LED curing lamps differ from inkjet printers utilizing traditional UV curing lamps. UV ink cures when it is exposed to UV light. In this curing process, the photo initiators in the ink absorb the UV energy and break down into reactive components that initiate the polymerization process. […] Read more »
Exposure to UV light initiates the chemical reaction that causes the ingredients of a UV curable ink to bond together. Exposure in the curing unit doesn’t a completely cure the ink though. In fact, only about 90% of the chemical reaction is complete. This chemical reaction that the UV light initiates can continue and the […] Read more »
Supply55, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of UV-PRO an Ocè IJC256 compatible ink for use with Ocè Arizona printers. UV-PRO ink from Supply55 is specially formulated to meet or exceed the performance specifications of Ocè IJC256; provides superior adhesion, is fully color matched and is plug-n-play compatible making conversion a snap. PRINTER COMPATIBILITY: […] Read more »
