How to remove stubborn adhesive

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Removing adhesive can be a time consuming job, especially if it hasn’t been done in a while and you have alot of build up. Tekmars TB orange has been formulated to cut through stubborn adhesives whilst de-odorising due to its orange scent. It couldn’t get any easier, just follow the simple steps below:

step 1: Spray over the area, be sure to apply a decent covering. leave for 5-10 minutes

step 2. using a scraper to gently remove softened adhesive

step 3: use a cleaning rack to remove any residue. 

 

Not only can it be used for removing adhesive, it can also be used as a general cleaner or degreaser! So it’s a handy product to have around in your print shop!

Glue gun VS Spray tack: Which is best for your printshop?

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One of the most essential products in a print studio is glue
and it can sometimes become the most time-consuming daily task. One thing that
could save your valuable time is a glue gun. Today we are going to talk about Spray
tack vs glue guns so you can get a better idea of what’s right for you.

Our Amex Extra Spray tack is a great short-term cheaper
option for any print shop. It does what it is meant to do and creates great
hold between the garment and platen, which is perfect for a short term fix
however long term can become expensive. Here are some of the pro’s and con’s of
using spray tack:

Pro’s:

  • Cheap in the short term
  • Quick and easy to use

Con’s:

  • Can clog up on your press making it hard to
    remove if not cleaned more regularly
  • They can become expensive if you don’t invest in
    a long term solution
  • In a flammable aerosol container
  • releases chemicals into the atmosphere

An alternative to aerosol cans is our TB500 OR TB1000 systems
that use a water based sprayable glue. 1 gallon of our TB10 is the equivalent to
72 tins of spray glue, Making it cheaper in the long run. You simply attach the
TB10 glue tub to the system which is powered by air (requirements are 40-60psi
at 2CFM so can be powered by a very small compressor) and the nozzle will spray
the glue onto your surface, you also have the facility to adjust how much and
how thick you want to apply the glue via the stainless steel nozzle. Another
pro to using this sort of system is that its much kinder to the environment than
aerosols! 

which is the right glue for you?

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Here at screen print world, we have specially selected a range of glues to suit different budgets and applications. See below a break down of each glue we do to see which one suits you best!

Amex Extra Tack Spray Tack

One of our best-selling budget adhesives. our AMEX spray tack
has been specially formulated to give superb hold between your garment and your
platen, to prevent minimal movement when printing whilst also holding it’s tack
well for multiple jobs. It can be used on a variety of garment types including heavy wool,
sweaters and difficult fabrics. Budget Friendly and minimal effort!

 

SPW Waterbased Pallet Adhesive

Designed to be an alternative to aerosol adhesive cans, our water
based adhesive creates a permanent bond between substrate and platen during
screen printing whilst still allowing for easy removal. Water based can offer
you a more eco friendly alternative to sprays and prevent the build up and mess
that gets created by using sprays long term.

 

TB-10

Tekmar TB10 has been specially formulated for use with our TB500 and TB1000 glue gun systems. It is a lot thinner that most glues which
allows for it to flow though the systems evenly onto your surface . 1 gallon of glue is the equivalent to 72 cans of spray tack, meaning you can save a huge
amount of money in the long run by switching to those systems as well as saving
time setting up each platen manually every day.

 

TB-HV

TBHV is another water based pallet adhesive made from the
leading manufactures, TEKMAR. It is formulated to apply easily and smoothly
onto your platen and creates great hold between the garment and the surface. TB-HV
affords tremendous economy, 1 litre can replace up to 3 dozen cans of spray
adhesive with absolutely no mess or waste. TB-HV can also withstand repeated
flashing, without losing its tack.

 

TBEZX

TBEZ is another water based glue to be used with out TB500 and TB1000 glue gun systems, however this glue has been formulated to work with
performance fabrics and garments. Performance fabrics contain silicones and
Teflon additives that can cause premature release with other Adhesives. TB-EZX
is formulated to temporarily bond with the fabric fibers and hold the garment
until unloaded. It is manufactured using synthetic polymer acrylic compounds
that were developed for specialized applications such as these.