STENCILS; Liquid Emulsions

    
AST stocks a variety of emulsion choices, offering you the best fit to match your needs.
Basic DIAZO emulsion is a 2-part that affords the best economical choice for general graphic or plastisol ink use.
Mid-range DUAL-CURE emulsion is a 2-part which is faster and more versatile with higher quality and durability.
Advanced PURE-PHOTOPOLYMER Emulsions are 1-part, pre-mixed with long shelf life, and generally very fast.
If you're not sure which type would work best for you contact us for further assistance.

 Emulsion trouble-shooting chart (courtesy of Chromaline, Inc.)

Complete Chromaline Products Catalog .pdf

Murakami Emulsion Product Guide .pdf

AST 2006 Catalog Page-Liquid Emulsions

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MurakamiHV
MURAKAMI Aquasol HV Emulsion
Murakami’s best 1-part textile emulsion. Fast exposing with outstanding image quality. Excellent for printing plastisol, waterbase, and discharge ink systems(Use of hardener is recommended for waterbase and discharge inks).
Aquasol HV Emulsion .pdf
  Murakami Aquasol HV quart  $21.00
  Murakami Aquasol HV gallon  $61.95 $58.85 On Sale!
MurakamiBlue
MURAKAMI PhotoCure Blue Emulsion
Exposes very well on lower wattage exposure systems. Excellent detail and resolution. Coats easily and produces durable stencils. Excellent build-up of coating on coarser mesh counts. Primarily used with plastisol inks(Use of hardener is recommended for waterbase and discharge inks).
Photocure Blue Emulsion .pdf
  Murakami PhotoCure Blue quart  $21.90
  Murakami PhotoCure Blue gallon  $59.00 $56.05 On Sale!
MurakamiC
MURAKAMI C-Type Emulsion
Use for highest quality imaging for fine detail graphics and electronics. Designed to print precision resolution of halftones or extremely fine lines. High solids and easily reclaimable. For use with mild to aggressive solvent based inks. Excellent for auto-coating equipment.
C-Type Emulsion .pdf
  Murakami C-Type Emulsion quart  $30.00
  Murakami C-Type Emulsion gallon  $99.76 $94.77 On Sale!
Screen Printing Supplies - ChromalineUDC2
CHROMALINE UDC-2 Dual-Cure Emulsion
Our most popular dual-cure emulsion rates high accross the board on quality vs. price and is intended for multipurpose use. It resists agressive solvents and is still easy to reclaim. This "workhorse" product comes in both a "clear"(tan) and "dyed"(violet) version that offer a more versatile choice. For best water-resistance, also use ChromaSet Hardener.
UDC2 Emulsion Link
  Chromaline UDC2 Dyed gallon  $75.16 $67.64 On Sale!
  Chromaline UDC2 Dyed quart  $37.88
  Chromaline UDC2 Clear gallon  $75.16 $67.64 On Sale!
  Chromaline UDC2 Clear quart  $37.88
Screen Printing Supplies - ChromalineChromablue
CHROMALINE ChromaBlue Emulsion
This advanced formula pure-photopolymer emulsion is a 1-part ready to use and has a long shelf-life. For general garment printing plastisol inks. Great for low-wattage exposure systems. Not available in quart sizes.
ChromaBlue Emulsion Link
  Chromaline ChromaBlue gallon  $88.19 $79.37 On Sale!
Screen Printing Supplies - ChromalineCP2
CHROMALINE CP2 Diazo Emulsion
This original industry standard is a basic diazo eumlsion for non-waterbased inks. It's formula is the most economical and affords an excellent performance product for general use. Not recommended for low-wattage exposure units.
CP2 Emulsion Link
  Chromaline CP2 Clear gallon  $52.55 $47.30 On Sale!
  Chromaline CP2 Dyed gallon  $52.55 $47.30 On Sale!
Silk Screening Equipment - AWTscoopcoaters
AWT Hand-held Scoop Coaters
All Aluminum construction with comfort edge handle has preset angle end-blocks for consistant coating results. Moulded base rails insure no spills when not being held. Contact us for other sizes.
  AWT 15" Scoop Coater  $20.95
  AWT 16" Scoop Coater  $22.65
  AWT 18" Scoop Coater  $25.95
Screen Printing Supplies - ChromalineEXPCALC CHROMALINE Exposure Calculator
$29.95
High resolution film positive with patterns, targets, and text in conjunction with a controlled-density filter that lets you set and refine times for screen exposure.
Screen Printing Supplies - ChromalineChromaSet
EMULSION HARDENERS
Chromaline ChromaSet and Murakami MS Hardeners are chemcial treatments that add to the overall water and solvent resistance of the stencil. Important to use for water-based or discharge inks. DIAZO sensitizer added to 1-part emulsions (AquasolHV) also enhances water and solvent durability for long runs.
  Chromaline ChromaSet quart  $26.95
  Chromaline ChromaSet gallon  $51.21
  Murakami MS Hardener gallon  $39.95
  DIAZO Additive 4oz (for quarts)  $4.00
  DIAZO Additive 16oz(for gallons)  $12.00