silk screen printing
Here are some top tips when it comes to parts and servicing/maintenance of you Screen Printing equipment.
Screen Printing is only as messy as you make it.
Effective from November 1, Dave Roper Ltd will be known as Screen Print World going forward.
We’ve had quite a lot of lovely Sun recently, however it’s still a bit chilly overnight and there has been a frost in some parts. Printers must be aware of the potential that emulsion can freeze it stored incorrectly.
Emulsions that have gone off if they have one of the following characteristics;
If your emulsion is a two part mix, and it’s been frosty, your diazo may also freeze. If the diazo has frozen then thawed there will be moisture in the bottle, if this is the case, the diazo has gone bad and you will need a new bottle.
If you think the emulsion has survived the cold check by giving it a good mix then letting it settle for 3-4 hours. This will release any air bubbles and allow you to test coat a screen.
With the Amex Emulsion we provide we suggest to keep it in its original container between 15°C and 25°C. Once mixed it will last for up to 8 weeks.
SQUARE EDGE the most common squeegees, and are mainly used for textile printing and on manual presses.
ROUND EDGE generally used in the textile industry, when a heavy ink deposit is required.
BEVELED EDGE (“V”SHAPE) are typically used for printing rounded surfaces where high definition is required, also used on high-speed automatic machines.
If screens are taken care of properly, they can last forever! Especially true of retensionable screens as you will be able to retension them and tighten them as necessary, making them as good as new!
The more prints you do it will gradually loosen the mesh, however we are talking about prints in the thousands here. The recommended tension of a screen is 15 newtons.
You should embrace the following practices to increase screen longevity:
See our High Tension Frames section to purchase retensionable screens.
Read more about the best time to Automate your machinery and upgrade your current equipment. Also, find out what else needs to be considered in doing so.
Last orders 1:30pm Friday 21st December
Select Next Day for pre-Christmas delivery
Any that select free delivery or 3-5 day delivery will be sent but risk not being delivered before Christmas.
We will then be closed as of Friday 21st December for the festive period
Reopening at 8:30am Wednesday 2nd January
All orders placed over the festive period while we are not in the office will be sent on 2nd January.
If you have any delivery queries please email hello@screenprintworld.co.uk
We are delighted to have work with London Print Service to provide them with their garment folder. It’s a perfect little machine if you’re short on space. Read more on the story from Images Magazine about London Print Services purchase of the Thermotron FX23.
Click here or click on the image to read the full article.
