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NovaTrace Reproducible Tracing Film

(Drafting Media - Product Code :4101xxx )

A polyester based diazo sensitized film matted on both the sides, used to obtain intermediate-originals of a drawing.

Product	NovaTrace Reproducible Tracing Film
Thickness	50 & 75 microns
Width	1000mm , 915mm.
Length	20 metres
Variety	Sepia
*Special width can be made available for a minimum order quantity.

Features

Excellent Resolution:
The image has high density and exceptional line resolution.
High contrast:
The image is highly opaque to u.v. light and the background area is transparent.
Superior Image life:
The image is virtually permanent.
Excellent Drafting properties:
The chemically matted finish provides excellent drafting surface for pencil and ink.
Easy Corrections:
Corrections can be made quickly and easily using a specially formulated erasing fluid.

Benefits

Ensures faithful reproduction of the finest details from the originals.
Ensures that the blue prints and intermediates obtained from it are of a very high contrast.
Allows prolonged storage for retrieval years later for reference, for modification or for making new prints.
Additions and erasures of pencil and ink lines can be carried out with ease and speed.
Drawings can be modified quickly and easily saving 60% to 90% of a draftsman's time.
Need based use of the required product can be made by the customer freely.

Applications

NovaTrace RTF-E can be used to produce second masters of the original designs to be distributed to all those involved in the process of its manufacture.
NovaTrace RTF-E can be used to submit completed designs and drafts to inspecting authorities.
Old designs and drawings which lose detail and clarity can be rejuvenated on to an NovaTrace RTF-E, to restore original sharpness and clarity, thus eliminating, complete fading, discolouration and accidental destruction of drawings in handling or storage.
Ideally used by the engineering firms to protect valuable drawings and free the draftsmen of much time consuming repetitive work making him more productive and creative.

Workflow

How it works?

Trace a single repeat of textile design manually on NovaTex Clear Tracing Film or print it on an inkjet plotter on NovaJet Inkjet Matte Film in case of computer designing.
For multiple repeats, expose these separations onto NovaLith RCF (Reproducible Clear Film) for sharp designs and halftone gradations or NovaTrace RTF-T (Reproducible Tracing Film � Textiles) for patch and blotch designs.
Process RCF / RTF, which involves exposing it to a UV light source in a vacuum frame in the normal manner and further developing it in ammonia vapour.
Position and expose the positives onto Rotary�/�Flat-bed screens. Process the screens as recommended.

Product Compatibility

Product	Recommended Light Sources For Exposure	Exposure Time	Recommended Development Procedure
NovaTrace Reproducible Tracing Film	Metal Halide Mercury Halide Carbon Arc Xenon UV Fluorescent Tubes	Typical exposure time is 22 seconds using 2 KW Metal Halide Lamp at a distance of 61 cms (May differ with the type, intensity and distance of the light source from the vacuum printing frame)	1:50 proportion of ammonia liquor & water. For development of the exposed film, dip it into the above-mentioned ammonia solution for 3 minutes. Hang the film for 30 minutes and use it as a direct positive.

Packing

Primary	Transparent polyethylene bag. Black polyethylene bag.
Secondary	HDPE container.
Tertiary	Corrugated box (5 Rolls)