Image Mate DZ 343 screen printing emulsion

The product is suitable for plastisol, water-based, and discharge ink applications. One of its key advantages is that no additional stencil hardener is required when printing with water-based inks, helping simplify the screen-making process and eliminate additional treatment steps.

With a high solids content of 44% and wide exposure latitude, DZ 343 supports consistent stencil preparation across various textile screen printing applications.

Key Features

1. Compatible with Plastisol, Water-Based, and Discharge Inks

DZ 343 is compatible with multiple ink systems commonly used in textile screen printing, including:

• Plastisol Ink.
• Water-Based Ink.
• Discharge Ink.

This versatility allows T-shirt printers, garment decorators, and textile printing businesses to use a single emulsion for different printing applications, reducing the need to switch between multiple emulsions.

2. No Additional Hardener Required for Water-Based Printing

Water-based inks can affect the durability of screen printing emulsions. Therefore, some conventional emulsions require additional stencil hardener treatment to improve water resistance.

DZ 343 is designed for water-based printing without requiring an additional hardener, reducing extra stencil-hardening steps and simplifying screen preparation.

This feature is particularly beneficial for textile screen printing businesses that frequently handle water-based ink applications.

3. High Solids Content – 44%

DZ 343 has a solids content of 44%.

Solids are the components that remain on the screen mesh after the photosensitive emulsion has dried, forming the stencil film.

The 44% solids content supports stable emulsion film formation on textile printing screens. With appropriate coating techniques, the product helps produce stencils with suitable thickness and uniformity.

4. Wide Exposure Latitude

DZ 343 offers wide exposure latitude, making screen preparation more convenient and easier to control.

In screen-making processes, even small variations in exposure time can affect stencil washout and overall stencil quality.

Its wide exposure latitude helps maintain relatively consistent results despite minor changes in working conditions during actual production.

This characteristic makes the emulsion suitable for both experienced screen makers and general screen printing production environments.

5. Medium Viscosity – Consistent Coating Performance

DZ 343 features medium viscosity.

Its balanced consistency makes the emulsion convenient to handle during screen coating, as it is neither excessively thin nor overly viscous.

When used with an appropriate scoop coater and proper coating techniques, DZ 343 helps produce a uniform emulsion film across the screen mesh, contributing to consistent stencil quality.

6. Cost-Effective and Practical Performance

DZ 343 belongs to Chromaline's IMAGE MATE Economy Emulsion line.

It is suitable for screen printing businesses that prioritize cost efficiency, reliable performance, and ease of use over higher-priced specialty emulsions.

The product is particularly economical for short-run, high-mix screen printing operations, where businesses handle a wide variety of designs with relatively small production quantities per job.

Its versatility helps printers manage different printing requirements efficiently while maintaining reasonable operating costs.

Technical Specifications

Summary

IMAGE MATE DZ 343 is an economical photosensitive screen printing emulsion suitable for a wide range of textile applications using plastisol, water-based, and discharge inks.

Its key advantages include 44% high solids content, wide exposure latitude, and the ability to work with water-based inks without requiring an additional stencil hardener.

These characteristics make DZ 343 a practical solution for textile screen printing businesses seeking production flexibility, consistent performance, and affordable operating costs.