One of the questions we get asked most by printers and print shops is, when is the best time to Automate. Dave Roper MD of Screen Print World ltd shares his expert knowledge in this post and explains when to make the leap from manual to auto. There is no “Magic Formula”. But the decision […]
Hot off the press! Our Print Academy Training Course is back for 2020! Want to learn more about Screen printing? Or are you thinking about starting up and don’t know where to start? This is the perfect course for you! These popular events held in the Roper Print Academy at SPW headquarters based in the […]
Are you thinking about introducing folding and bagging garments into your printshop? Dave Roper our CEO and screen printing expert, explains why now is the right time to introduce this into your screen printing process. Why do I need to fold & bag? Its an extra service you can offer your customer, maybe some of […]
Following on from our last blog regarding the best kind of glue to use for screen printing, our CEO Dave answers your questions about our water based pallet adhesives. Q. How economical are the Tekmar water based pallet adhesives? A. One gallon of our TB adhesive can replace up to 72 16oz spray cans. Q. […]
The most popular glue on the market is in aerosol cans, lets look at the positives and negatives of running this type of system in your shop. Positives They are quick and easy to use. Negatives They are expensive to buy. They release chemicals into the atmosphere. They make your working environment uncomfortable to work […]
It is not recommended that you use a flash dryer to cure your prints, you might be able to get the ink hot enough. By using a flash cure unit you could easily overheat the top of the ink yet under cure the rest. You will be at risk of also potentially burning the unprinted […]
The answer is … when the entire ink reaches its specified cure temperature. We understand that can be vague. On average, the curing temperature is around 160°C. However the temperature will be dependant on the type of ink you are using., you will need to check the technical data sheets for the specific ink. Specialised […]