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InkTek RO Color Mixing System Kit
InkTek
InkTek RO Color Mixing System Kit — all 18 inter-mixable RO mixing colors in one order. It is the fastest way to move an ink room onto a new mixing system: low cure at 280°F, press-ready straight from the can, and matched shade-for-shade to the industry’s most widely used 18-color low-cure mixing system.
Keep the formulas you already mix, keep your cure settings, keep your screens. Change what is in the cans and lower the cost behind every custom color you make. Available as a Quart Kit for sampling and small shops or a Gallon Kit for production.
Price range: $749.99 through $1,999.99
Description
Switch your whole ink room in one order.
Changing mixing systems usually means a month of hedging — a few colors at a time, two systems on the shelf, and operators guessing which can to reach for. The kit removes that. All 18 inter-mixable RO colors arrive together, so you convert once, clear the old cans out, and move on.
The system is matched shade-for-shade to the most widely used 18-color low-cure mixing system in the industry, and cures at 280°F. Your weight-based formulas, your dryer profile and your screens all stay as they are — the only thing that changes is what the components cost you.
Why buy the kit instead of colors one at a time
One conversion, not eighteen
Buying components piecemeal means running two systems side by side while you switch, which is exactly when mixing mistakes happen. The kit gets every position filled on the same day.
Priced below buying separately
The kit costs less than ordering all eighteen colors individually, so the cheapest way into the system is also the fastest.
Every formula becomes possible immediately
A mixing system only works when every position is stocked. Missing one color blocks any formula that calls for it — and it is always the one a customer needs that afternoon.
Cures at 280°F
Low cure across the full ink film — less energy, less scorching, and less dye migration on heat-sensitive blanks.
High opacity
Formulated for high opacity, so you get to color on press faster — fewer strokes, more flexibility in mesh choice, less ink on the shirt.
Press-ready finished inks
Every color is a finished ink balanced for viscosity, not a concentrate. Print any of them straight from the can, or weigh them into a formula.
What’s in the kit
Confirm exact kit contents when you order — call (512) 454-0505 if you need a specific size breakdown.
The 18 colors
Switch your mixing system — not your workflow
Keep your formulas
Matched shade-for-shade to the industry’s most widely used 18-color low-cure system, with the same 18-color structure — so your weight-based formulas carry across. Mix your top formulas first and pull drawdowns beside your current ink before converting production.
Keep your cure settings
280°F across the full ink film. Same low-cure window, same dryer profile, same flash settings. It can also run on the same design as standard 320°F inks — cure to whichever ink needs more.
Keep your screens
110–305 mesh at 25–35 N/cm². Unsure what is on your screens? Check them with a mesh count determiner before you convert.
Lower the cost behind every color
Mixing components are the biggest recurring ink cost in a shop that matches in-house, because every custom color is built from them. Lower the component cost and every mixed color gets cheaper — with no retraining and no new equipment.
RO system at a glance
280°F (138°C) across the entire ink film; hold at temperature 5–10 seconds.
220°F (105°C) for 3–5 seconds — just dry to the touch.
110–305 threads per inch at 25–35 N/cm² tension.
Matte finish, soft hand, high opacity; 18 inter-mixable colors.
Quart Kit or Gallon Kit?
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| Quart Kit | Gallon Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Container size | Quart of each color | Gallon of each color |
| Best for | Sampling the system, drawdowns, low-volume and startup shops | Shops mixing custom color in production volume |
| Formula batches | Small batches and test mixes | Full production batches without reordering mid-job |
| Shelf space | Compact — fits a single shelf | Needs proper ink shelving |
| Typical next step | Move heavy-use colors to gallons as you learn which you burn through | Reorder individual colors as they run down |
Either kit gives you all 18 positions. Once you know which colors you use most, top them up individually from the RO color range in gallon, 5-gallon or 30-gallon.
Everything around the ink
Individual RO colors
Top up the colors you use most, in quart through 30 gallon.
Underbase & low-bleed whites
Underbase and low-bleed whites for darks and polyester.
Cure verification
Verify 280°F through the whole film with the Atkins Donut Probe.
Also in the shop: additives and special effects, screens, frames and mesh, emulsions, squeegees, flash dryers and screen cleaning chemicals. Browse all Inktek plastisol inks or every plastisol ink we carry.
Shade-for-shade matched is the design goal — your eye on your garments is the final check. Mix your most-used formulas, pull drawdowns beside your current ink, and switch once you are satisfied.
Build each formula entirely from RO components. Blending components from two different mixing systems in the same cup is how a formula stops being repeatable.
The system performs best on 100% cotton. On polyester and blends, print over a low-bleed white or bleed blocker and keep time at temperature controlled.
Weight is repeatable; volume is not. Zero the container on a scale, add each component to target, and mix thoroughly — an ink mixer helps on larger batches.
Ready to switch your ink room?
Send us your most-used formulas and we will help you convert them and recommend which colors to stock deepest. Prefer to start smaller? Order individual RO colors and build up. Not sure the RO system is the right fit? We also carry the Inktek LBX mixing series and the wider Inktek plastisol range.
Technical Specifications
InkTek RO Color Mixing System Kit — technical specifications
| Kit | |
|---|---|
| Contents | All 18 inter-mixable InkTek RO mixing colors |
| Kit sizes | Quart Kit or Gallon Kit |
| Ink type | Plastisol — finished, press-ready mixing colors |
| Compliance | Non-phthalate, per the manufacturer — request the current SDS for your records |
| Opacity | High |
| Finish | Matte, soft hand |
| Curing | |
| Cure temperature | 280°F (138°C) — entire ink film |
| Dwell at cure | 5–10 seconds at or above cure temperature |
| Flash | 220°F (105°C), 3–5 seconds — until just dry to the touch |
| With standard-cure inks | Can run on the same design as 320°F inks — cure to the higher requirement |
| Screens | |
| Mesh | 110–305 t/in — check yours with a mesh count determiner |
| Tension | 25–35 N/cm² |
| Stencil | 2×2 coating method, 15–20% emulsion over mesh |
| Underbase choke | Approximately 0.5 pt |
| Substrates | |
| Best on | 100% cotton |
| Also prints on | Cotton/poly blends, 100% polyester and tri-blends |
| Polyester | Use a low-bleed white or bleed blocker to control dye migration |
| Stretch fabrics | Lycra and spandex need a stretch additive — see additives |
| Ordering | |
| Mixing | By weight on a scale; stir before use |
| Top-ups | Individual colors available in quart, gallon, 5 gallon and 30 gallon from the RO range |
| Storage | Keep sealed, out of direct sun and away from heat |
| Shipping | In stock ships same day on orders by 3:30 PM CT; free shipping over $200 |
System specifications are provided for general guidance and are subject to change. Test on your own garments and equipment before production. Questions? Contact us or call (512) 454-0505.
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
What exactly comes in the kit?
All 18 inter-mixable RO mixing colors — one container of each in your chosen kit size, quart or gallon. Those are the same finished inks sold individually in the RO color range. Call (512) 454-0505 to confirm the exact breakdown before you order.
Is the kit cheaper than buying the colors separately?
Yes — the kit is priced below ordering all eighteen colors individually, which is why it is the usual way shops enter the system. If you only need a few positions topped up, buy those colors on their own instead.
Quart Kit or Gallon Kit?
Quart if you are sampling the system, pulling drawdowns, or running lower volume — it fills every position without tying up cash. Gallon if you already mix custom color in production volume and do not want to reorder mid-job. Most shops start with quarts, then move their heavy-use colors to gallons once they see what they burn through.
Will the kit work with the formulas I already mix?
The RO system is matched shade-for-shade to the industry’s most widely used 18-color low-cure mixing system, with the same 18-color structure, so weight-based formulas built on that structure carry across. Mix your most-used formulas first and pull drawdowns beside your current ink before converting production — send us your formulas and we will help.
What temperature does it cure at?
280°F across the entire ink film, held at or above temperature for 5–10 seconds. It can run on the same design as standard 320°F inks — cure to the higher requirement. Verify with a donut probe rather than a surface reading.
Can I print these straight from the can?
Yes. Every color in the kit is a finished, press-ready ink balanced for viscosity — print it as-is or weigh it into a formula.
Do I need special equipment to mix?
A scale is the one thing you cannot skip — formulas are built by weight, not volume. For larger batches an ink mixer gives a more consistent blend and saves time.
Can I mix RO with my old system’s components?
Build each formula entirely from RO components. Blending components from two different mixing systems in one cup makes the result unrepeatable, which defeats the point of running a system at all.
How do I handle polyester?
Print over a low-bleed white or bleed blocker on polyester and poly blends, and keep time at temperature under control. The system performs best on 100% cotton.
What mesh should I use?
110–305 threads per inch at 25–35 N/cm². Lower counts lay more ink for opacity, higher counts hold detail. Check your screens with a mesh count determiner if they are unmarked.
How do I reorder individual colors?
Every color in the kit is stocked on its own in quart, gallon, 5 gallon and 30 gallon — browse the RO color range and top up whichever positions run down.
How fast does it ship?
In-stock orders placed by 3:30 PM CT ship the same day, with free shipping over $200 and free in-store pickup at our San Antonio location. See our store policies for details.
Call (512) 454-0505 or toll-free (855) 841-9733, email [email protected], or message us on Tidio. Send your most-used formulas and we will tell you honestly how they convert. More how-to in our articles and videos.
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