SR3000™ Overview

We call it Self-Stick film, but you might call it amazing. SR3000 is a repositionable, self-stick film that does not carry or require a stubborn, messy adhesive—that means no residue clean-up, no complicated handling issues, and no adhesive to apply or over-wash. There’s simply nothing else like it in the marketplace today. The film develops a slight tack after wash-out, but will never feel gummy or sticky.

SR3000 has industry-leading durability and resolution capabilities—you can trust it with half-tone images or ultra high resolution images, for deep etches or fine details, and on flat or curved surfaces. The 3 mil thickness is designed to push the envelope in high resolution designs; you can blast finely detailed images without the worry of pinhole blast-through. Use the 5 mil to achieve a deeper etch or multi-stage carving. You will be thrilled with the results.

Processed SR3000 clings steadfastly to any polished surface, providing an ideal system for creating fine quality engravings on glass, wood, stone, ceramic, granite, marble and soft metals.

The efficiency advantage

From exposing to blasting, SR3000 helps you get it done faster, more efficiently than ever before. It saves you money because it saves you time.

• Manufacturer direct film support
• Easy application/User friendly
• No special lighting neccessary
• Versatile
• Repositionable
• Durable
• Flexible for curved surface
• Fast exposure
• Quick washout
• Excellent detail
• Multistage carving
• Cost effective

On the other hand, self-adhesive film presents a host of practical problems that can inhibit your productivity:

• To process a self-adhesive film, you have to remove the cover sheet and reveal the sticky, adhesive layer.
• With the adhesive layer exposed, you have to use caution when handling the film; the natural oils on your fingers can reduce the sticking-power of the adhesive.
• The wash-out process is tricky; you have to wash out the film completely without washing away the adhesive.
• If your sheets touch one another during the drying process, they could be unusable.
• Tiny bits of adhesive could remain in finely detailed areas of your design; this causes blockage and reduces the quality of your finished product.

Here’s what our customers have to say about SR3000™ Self-Stick Film: “Production time is reduced so we make higher profits. We saved around 30% of our time when etching a run of 100 glasses.”

Description :

User friendly SR3000™ is a high-resolution photoresist with an inherent self sticking quality enabling etchers to achieve the finest detail and deepest etch in the sand blasting industry. SR3000™ will turn any black and white design into a sandcarving stencil. It provides an ideal system for creating fine quality engraving on endless varieties of glass, wood, stone, ceramic, granite, marble, and soft metals. From exposing to blasting, carvers are able to get it done faster and more efficiently then ever before.

Requirements:

SR3000 can be processed easily with a UV light source, film print and pressurized washout unit, such as a Rayzist Hand Washer or automatic washout unit. A Plastic Burnisher is necessary to bind the processed photomask to the substrate surface and remove the photomask’s clear carrier. The Rayzist Wire Wheel Brush is also strongly recommended; this hand-held tool releases air trapped between the substrate and the photomask.

Room Lighting:

You do not need a darkroom or yellow lighting to use SR3000. The film can be safely handled in white fluorescent lighting for approximately ten minutes. Avoid any room or area that has direct or indirect UV light such open windows or doors. Sunlight will expose the film in a matter of seconds.

Mils:

SR3000™ comes in 3,4 & 5 mil thicknesses.

3 mil is recommended for fine detailed artwork and halftoned photos.

4 mil is recommended for moderate detailed artwork and a moderate depth etch.

5 mil is recommended for bold artwork, moderate to deep stage carving.

Shelf Life:

Conservatively, 14 months at room temperature.

Development:

Standard washout times begin at 45-60 seconds, depending on the mil.

Exposure Time:

20 seconds

Durability:

SR3000™ has unmatched blast resilient properties superior to any photoresist in the industry. Blast high resolution designs without the worry of pin hole blast through.

High Productivity:

SR3000™ eliminate

Material Chosen and Why:

SR3000™ photoresist film satisfies all needs for a self-stick film without the problems "self-adhesive" brands can bring. SR3000™ renders unmatched detail for half-tone imaging and ultra high resolution images. SR3000™ saves time and money by enabling you to produce a superior product with less hassle.

Recommended Supplies SR3000™

Rayzist offers a full line of products designed to optimize the performance of your SR2000 or SR3000 photoresist films. The recommended supplies for use with these films are shown below.

For added convenience, we have bundled all of these products (except the optional film dryer) into the Rayzist UV Letralite® Mask Making Kit.

1. UV Letralite Unit: an ultra violet light source used to expose printed film to SR2000 or SR3000 Photoresist.
2. UV Vellum, Inkjet Film or Laser Film: the material onto which the custom artwork is printed in the process of making a photomask.
3. Plastic burnisher: a hand-held, plastic tool used to bind the photomask to the substrate surface and remove the clear carrier sheet from photomask. To use, sweep the burnisher over the applied photomask while applying gentle pressure.
4. Blasting tape: a ribbed vinyl tape that is used to protect areas of the substrate that are not covered by the photomask. A quality blasting tape is easy to tear, very durable, and peels away from the substrate without leaving a sticky or gummy residue behind.
5. Hand sprayer: a high pressure, hand-held spray unit that easily connects to any standard faucet. Designed specifically for washing out exposed photoresist, the Rayzist hand sprayer delivers pressure of 45-55 psi and produces a 4-inch-wide fan of water for an even washout. The hand sprayer comes with a wash nozzle, hose and faucet adapter. Use with the Rayzist magnetic white Washout board for best results.
6. Washout board: a white, magnetic board used for washing out exposed photoresist. To use, place the exposed photoresist against the washout board and apply the appropriate water pressure; the white color of the board allows you to see your washout results immediately. The washout board is 12 inches by 15 inches in size.
7. Cover paper: a paper material that protects processed photomask from gathering debris or dust particles prior to sandcarving. Cover paper is applied by placing the shiny side of the paper against a photomask that has been washed out and dried. The photomask can then be stored at room temperature until you are ready to use it.
8. Wire wheel brush: a hand-held brush tool used to release air trapped between the photomask membrane and the substrate surface. The brush is equipped with a handle for ease-of-use and hairline bristle wire for gentle perforation of the photomask membrane. It is used after the photomask is burnished to the substrate surface.
9. Magic Dark toner repair kit: a kit that includes spray-on Magic Dark solution and a stainless steel roller. The Magic Dark toner repair kit is used to improve the boldness and sharpness of laser jet film prints, to ensure that the print can be successfully processed into a high quality photomask.
10. Premier™ film dryer (optional): a cabinet-top unit that dries up to four sheets of photoresist film in as fast as 10 minutes. The Premier film dryer works by distributing heated air around the film sheets; this is an efficient alternative to air-drying processed photoresist film.
11. 1020, 1232, or 1650 Automatic Washout System (optional): Process your photoresist film faster. This system enhances your productivity by streamlining the washout process.