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!

 

Cleaning screens is an everyday job in a print shop, so we know how hard it can be choosing the correct products to do the job as efficiently and quickly as possible. We’ve put together a step by step guide for cleaning with both our Easiway Range and our Franmar Range, To help you pick the best cleaning products for you!

   

Preparation:

Always use chemical gloves, mask and safety gloves when cleaning screens. 

Step 1: 

Remove any excess ink from your screen using a goop scoop or spatula. Apply Franmar Colour Change to a lint free rag and clean any remaining ink from screen.

Step 2:

Wet your screen and apply Franmar Strip-e-doo emulsion remover using a cleaning pad. Apply to both sides. Scrub Briefly and repeat on the other side. Leave the product to work for 30 seconds but do not let the product dry, then rinse both sides with a pressure washer. If emulsion is fully removed skip step 3.

Step 3 (if applicable):

If emulsion is quiet stubborn then you can use Franmar Unlok to remove it. Simply apply it straight to your screen, leave to sit for 10-30 minutes (more time may be needed for heavily locked areas). Scrub well with a cleaning pad and wash both sides thoroughly with a pressure washer.

Step 4:

Apply a minimal amount Franmar’s De Haze ES to your screen using a spray nozzle or cleaning pad, Repeat on other side and then rinse both sides with a pressure washer.

This kit comes with everything you need to clean screens using Franmar products, Along with additional extras like de-greaser, cleaning pads and handles, Spray nozzles and another ink remover option – Bean-e-doo eco plastisol ink remover!

 

Preparation:

Always use chemical gloves, mask and safety gloves when cleaning screens. 

Step 1:

Remove any excess ink from the screen using a goop scoop or a spatula. Apply Easiway 842 to a lint free cloth and remove any left over ink from screen.

 Step 2:

Wet screen before apply emulsion remover. Mix Easiway 500 emulsion remover concentrate with water with a 1:50 ratio. Apply to your screen both sides once mixed using a cleaning pad or brush. Using a high pressure washer, Rise both sides of the screen. After, Flood with the entire screen with a low pressure rinse from top to bottom to activate the degreasers and remove any debris

Step 3:

If stubborn stains remain, Easiway 415N can be used to remove them. Apply 415n to both sides of your screen using a cleaning pad, working it into the screen. Allow the product to dwell for 1-5 minutes (do not leave for more than 5 minutes or to dry on your screen, this may result in your screen tearing or popping!). Flood rinse the entire screen with a low pressure rinse, followed by a high pressured rinse. Please keep in mind that pro-longed contact time with Easisolv 415n may cause mesh breakdown.

 

Cleaning screen using a diptank:

 

The most efficient and cost effective way of cleaning screens is with a diptank. The solution can remain in the tank for months and can remove emulsion whilst degreasing screens in less than 5 minutes.

Preparation:

Always use chemical gloves, mask and safety gloves when cleaning screens. 

Step 1:

Depending on the size of your diptank, Your solution will need to be prepared using a ration of 1:7 Easiway Supra One Step Ink and Emulsion Remover to water. Simply add the Supra to your diptank and top up with the remaining water.

Step 2:

Remove any access ink and tape from screen before dipping in the diptank. This can pro-long your solution and prevent any ink build up in the bottom of the tank.

Step 3:

Dip your screen in the tank and use the screen holders to keep your screen submerged for 1-3 minutes until the emulsion loosens and becomes ‘film like’

Step 4: 

Remove your screen from the dip tank and place into a washout booth. Rinse your screen both sides using a pressure washer.

Step 5: 

If any stubborn stains remain you can use Easiway 415N. Apply 415n to both sides of your screen using a cleaning pad, working it into the screen. Allow the product to dwell for 1-5 minutes (do not leave for more than 5 minutes or to dry on your screen, this may result in your screen tearing or popping!). Flood rinse the entire screen with a low pressure rinse, followed by a high pressured rinse. Please keep in mind that pro-longed contact time with easisolv 415n may cause mesh breakdown.

With the start of the new year, now is a good time for some machine maintenance, not only to keep your machine happy, but to prevent any costly repairs/down-time in the coming year! 

we’ve put together a few of our top tips that we recommend doing to keep your machine running smoothly!

1. see when you last serviced your machine. Was it more than 1-2 years ago? If so It’s probably due another soon and servicing is the best way to keep on top of important jobs that keep your machine running smoothly. Yearly services can highlight protentional future issues, saving time and money! 

2. Keep your machine topped up on oil/grease. Another important job that can sometimes be forgotten about. Think of it as running your car on low oil, It can ruin important parts and become costly to repair!  

3. See if your machines battery needs changing. This is usually done during a routine service, However if your machine has not had a service in a while, then changing the battery asap is a very good idea. If your battery runs out, Then your PLC or servo will need reprogramming, This can only be done by the manufacturers so the PLC/SERVO will need to be returned to the manufacturer which could take weeks to do. A battery would usually cost around £80-120, Whereas a reprogramme on a PLC could cost £600+ and that doesn’t include the downtime and possible lost jobs. 

4. Create a service schedule A simple spreadsheet will do the trick. Include information like serial numbers, Last service date, Next service due, Battery change date, Last oil/grease change. You could even set calendar reminders to remind you when the battery needs changing or when a service is due. 

At Screen Print World, We have a dedicated service department that can help you with any questions or book a service in if required. Just call 01562829009 or email service@Screenprintworld.co.uk for more information 

Introducing the all new Copperhead Pro Max from M&R Global, The new affordable press with innovative design and construction.  M&R global have sourced the very best components from across the world to bring you quality that M&R are known though-out the industry for. 

The new Copperhead Pro Max comes with an in-built squeegee pressure equalizer system, making reproduction of the same colours and jobs easier without high-skilled labour requirements. Manual adjustments are no longer required, as the equalizer system automatically balances the printhead pressure. Even ink deposition and equal pressure on all four corners maintains consistent and precise printing. The linearization process helps to maintain the highest quality halftones. Process optimization reduces the time needed from sampling to final production.

The machine comes with lightweight honeycomb pallets with soft top rubber pads to avoid access overheating after flashing, which is one of the key features for printers using water based or discharge inks. The rubbers compression allows the garment weave to flex and stretch when the squeegee presses it into the rubber. This stretch behaviour provides for better penetration of the ink into the garment, thus increasing the ‘hand’ quality and durability of your print. The Rubber acts to reduce mesh degradation and emulsion breakdown and will require less overall screen attention during a print run. 

The Copperhead Pro Max also comes with electric printheads, tool free squeegee/flood bar angle adjustments, Pneumatic frame locks and independent squeegee/flood speeds, Providing operators with all the time-saving features needed for quick set-ups. You’ll also be glad to know that the new Copperhead Pro Max is compatible with the Tri-Loc system, Which further minimizes set up and maximizes run times and productivity. 

For more information email us sales@screenprintworld.co.uk, call us on 01562 829009 or use our instant chat function! 

We are closing for Christmas on the 23rd December at 5pm

and return to the office on the 4th January at 8:30am. 

Last orders for Christmas delivery need to be placed before 1:30pm on

Tuesday 21st December. Any orders placed after this time will be

shipped when we return on the 4th January 2022.