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DECAL DECORATION | ELECTROSTATIC COLOUR COATING SYSTEM | UV PRINTING SYSTEM THE KWIK CHANGE SCREEN SYSTEM | SCREEN MAKING EQUIPMENT | PRINTING ANCILLARIES DECORATING MATERIALS | QUALITY CONTROL | SPECIAL OFFERS
GLASS ENAMELS | INTRODUCTION TO GLASS ENAMELS | APPLICATIONS AND MEDIA
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | FIRING PROCEDURES | THIXOTROPIC SYSTEMS
AMBER STAINING INKS | UV INKS | PRINTING FABRICS | STAINLESS STEEL PRINTING FABRICS
SYNTHETIC PRINTING FABRICS | SQUEEGEE BLADE | SCREEN MAKING MATERIALS
Glass enamels are formulated to suit the type of glass, the working conditions and the chosen application method:
| Enamel Types | Firing Temperature | Applications |
| Low Resistance | 490 to 560°C | Lighting Glass - Shades, Tubes, etc; Cosmetics |
| Medium Resistance | 540 to 590°C | Cosmetics; Tumblers; Single-Trip Container Glass |
| High Resistance | 600 to 640°C | Multi-Trip Container Glass/Beverage Bottles |
| Flat Glass - Type 1 | 600 to 630°C | Architectural Glass; Oven Glass |
| Flat Glass - Type 2 | 600 to 630°C | Automotive Glass |
| Low Expansion | 600 to 630°C | Borosilicate Glass; Tableware |
Media - Principally Direct Decorating Methods
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Thermoplastic Medium
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for multi colour printing with heated screens |
| Cold Paste Medium |
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for single colour printing |
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for aerograph or electrostatic coating. Oil or water based |
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for machine banding |
| Brushing Medium |
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for hand decoration |
| Dipping Medium |
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for lighting glass and decorative glass |
| Roller Coating Medium |
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for sheet glass |
GLASS ENAMELS - APPLICATIONS AND MEDIA SUMMARY OF END PRODUCTS AND DECORATING SYSTEMS
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KEY: 1. Water Based Spray Enamel 2. Oil Based Spray Enamel 3. Thermoplastic Printing Enamel 4. Cold Paste Printing Enamel 5. Dipping Enamel 6. Machine Banding Enamel 7. Brush Banding Enamel 8. Roller Coating Enamel 9. Transfer Decoration |
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