SR2000™ Overview

SR2000 is simply the industry’s sturdiest sandcarving film. It is a user-friendly, non-stick formulation that you can trust to withstand the demands of your deepest etches and hardest surfaces. Known as “Original Blue,” SR2000 is a legacy product that has earned a loyal fan base among Rayzist customers.

The Original Blue’s patented non-stick surface streamlines processing, without limiting your ability to carve fine details and compelling etches on a variety of materials. Use it for glass, wood, stone, ceramic, granite, marble, soft metals, and curved or flat surfaces.

When you’re ready to attach SR2000 to your substrate’s surface, simply apply Rayzist RZ2 or RZ3 adhesive with a foam brush or sprayer. The thin, watery glue then dries to a strong, reliable binding agent.

Trusted performance

SR2000 spares you the frustration of fighting with an ultra tacky adhesive surface. This advantage is particularly noticeable in humid environments, but SR2000 is equally reliable in dry conditions.

Our customers say SR2000 has all the features they need to carve more efficiently:

• Manufacturer direct film support
• Industry-leading durability
• Easy application; no need to struggle with carrier release
• No darkroom needed
• Versatility; can be used on many surface types
• Fast clean up; no solvents needed
• Deeper Etch / Monument grade photoresist
• Excellent detail
• Quick washout
• Rapid exposure

In short, SR2000 has earned a reputation for giving sandcarvers the flexibility and reliability they demand. Here’s what our customer Karen Kvernenes has to say about it: “easiest to use, most consistent.”

Description:

The "Original Blue" user friendly SR2000™ is a high resolution photoresist enabling carvers to achieve supreme detail and a deeper etch among competing films. SR2000™ 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:

SR2000 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. SR2000 is used with a Rayzist formula adhesive—RZ2, which is quickly applied with a foam brush or RZ3, which can be applied with a sprayer.

A Plastic Burnisher is necessary to bind the processed photomask to the substrate surface. 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 SR2000. 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.

For larger volume production, we recommend installing yellow fluorescent bulbs to maximize the film’s handling time.

Mils:

SR2000™ comes in 3-6 & 9 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.

6 mil is recommended for harder surfaces, bold artwork and deep carving.

9 mil is recommended for harder surfaces, bold artwork and deep carving.

Durability:

SR2000™ has unmatched blast resilient properties superior to any photoresist in the industry. Blast high resolution designs without the worry of pin hole blast through or carrier release bubbling.

Shelf Life:

Conservatively, 14 months at room temperature.

Development:

From wash out to dry time, SR2000™ will cut your production time significantly. Standard washout times begin at 45-90 seconds, depending on the mil.

Exposure Time:

30 seconds, 3-6 mil.

High Productivity:

Rayzist® photoresists apply and clean up faster and easier, saving up to 1/3 of total labor* over any other photoresist material.

Patented NON-STICK Surface:

Special treatment eliminates "sticky film" problems conducive to humid environments. No struggling with exposure, application, or clean up. All mils air dry within 30-60 minutes. Save money with one film for any environment, any time of year.

Material Chosen and Why:

SR2000™ photoresist film satisfies all levels of production with extremely fast exposure times, quick wash out, easy application, superior durability, finer detail, unmatched depth and fast clean up... without the need for special yellow lighting, resist removers, or any other added expense.

Recommended Supplies SR2000™

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. RZ2/RZ3 adhesive: RZ2 Brush-On Adhesive. RZ3 for use with a spray gun.
3. UV Vellum, Inkjet Film or Laser Film: the material onto which the custom artwork is printed in the process of making a photomask.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 1020, 1232, or 1650 Automatic Washout System (optional):Process your photoresist film faster. This system enhances your productivity by streamlining the washout process.