NEW VS. OLD: Screen Cleaning and Diptanks

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Screen cleaning has evolved alot over the years..and with the invention of diptanks it has never been easier to clean screens. The old process is still well used today in printshops.. Cleaning using harsh chemicals in a 5-6 step process, However diptanks allow print shops to cut their costs and labour by up to 50% so it’s not hard to see why they are so popular. Not only cut costs/labour, But to also streamline the process making it less time consuming when it comes to cleaning at the end of the day. 

One of the main advantages of diptanks is the amount of chemical used. Once you have filled your tank, That same chemical will continue to work for several months without the need of it being changed. No more buying chemicals each month. The diptank does all the work for you when it comes to stripping emulsion and degreasing a screen as our Easiway Supra does both in one go. Just simply dip and wash out in a washout booth. You can also dip multiple screens at one time. Our smaller diptank that comes in the starter kit can fit up to 3 screens efficiently, allowing the perfect time frame for rotation whilst your other screens are in the tank. 

The below video from Easiway shows the simple process of cleaning screens using a diptank. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq7X6KQruRs&t=39s 

For more information on Diptanks and screen cleaning, Give us a call on 01562829009 or email sales@screenprintworld.co.uk

NEW IN FOR FEBRUARY!

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New products have been hitting the shelves in February…. Heres the lastest in the NEW IN section

SAATI Screen Adhesive

                                            

Screen adhesive by SAATI – two-component, low-viscosity frame adhesive for High Mesh Tension screens and fast drying requirements. It has excellent chemical resistance and adhesion to all commonly used screen frames. Its low viscosity makes it most suitable for finer mesh counts. Drying time before can be cut away from stretcher is approximately 5 minutes.

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Disposable gloves

Staying clean is an important part of maintaining an organised printshop, so when it comes to an ink room, disposable gloves are an essential. We’ve recently added these disposable gloves to our PPE range – they are 100% recyclable, latex free, powder free and accelerator free! 

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HOW TO USE A DIPTANK AND WHY!

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The use of diptanks has grown in popularity over the past few years, and it’s not hard to see why. Time saving, money saving and cleaner! Using a diptank to streamline your screen cleaning process can not only save you up to 60% on chemistry costs, it can also save up to 50% on labour costs, making it the most efficient way to clean screens.

Getting started with a dip tank has never been easier if you purchase the Easiway Diptank Starter kit. The kit contains everything you need to clean screens efficiently, So if you want to know how to use the diptank, follow the below steps:

Step 1: 

Preparation – Before anything, make sure you wear chemicals gloves and safety eye wear. Once ready, approximately fill your dip tank with the following ratios: 1:5 Chemical to Water. The kit comes with a 25 gallon diptank. We advise to  add 4 gallons of EasiStrip Supra and 21 gallons of water.

Step 2:

Remove any excess ink from your screen using a goop scoop or spatula and make sure to remove any screen tape. Using the Easiway 842 Screen wash provided in the kit, wipe your screen.

Step 3:

Dip your screens into the tank for 1-3 minutes or until the emulsion loosens and becomes ‘film’ like.

Step 4: 

Rinse your screen using a pressure washer to remove the left over emulsion. Make sure to rinse both sides.

Step 5: 

Use the Easiway 701n stain remover provided in the kit to remove any left over stains. Simply apply, Scrub using scrub pads provided and rinse off both sides.

Step 6: 

flood rinse the whole screen to finish.

Please get in touch on 01562 829009 or email info@screenprintworld.co.uk if you have any questions!