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NEHOC Long Life SqueegeesScreenMaster 200Mesh

 

Product Code: S-447, S-447N5, S-247 & S-247N

A unique combination of polyester screen printing mesh and polyester thermal film, enables ScreenMaster 200Mesh to create any design within seconds using a unique thermal transfer process.

200Mesh is the highest quality mesh available and used for plastics, metals, wood and paper applications.

200Mesh is not suitable for use with Print Lamp imaging systems. The polyester film is much more sensitive than 70/100Mesh using saran film and the 135/200Mesh will overheat destroying the screen.

S-203N5

S-447N5Code: S-447N5

200Mesh ScreenMaster 30cm x 5M

A5, A4 and A3 sizes

  200 mesh screenmaster

S-247NCode: S-247N

200Mesh ScreenMaster 60cm x 1M

A5, A4, A3 and A2 sizes.

S-203

S-447Code: S-447

200Mesh ScreenMaster 30cm x 20M

A5, A4 and A3 sizes.

  200 mesh screenmaster

S-247Code: S-247

200Mesh ScreenMaster 60cm x 20M

A5, A4, A3 and A2 sizes.

 

 

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Key Features

 

No chemicals, no darkrooms, no U. V. and no hand cutting required for screen exposure

Use any carbon original - laser print, hand drawn using carbon artwork pens or a photocopy

Tensioned Mesh - does not require high tension or machine stretching when mounting to a frame

Easy Storage - roll format make the mesh compact and easy to store when not in use

Less waste - cut to size when required

Versatile - 30cm Width makes 3 sizes of screens

Image using all ScreenFax & MG-11 systems

Recommended for use with water based inks and weak solvent based inks

 

Usage

 

 

Cleaning

Remove excess ink from screen immediately after use with ink knife. Wipe clean paper or dry cloth to remove excess any ink.
Wash in cold water only.
Do not use solvents, turpentine or chemical cleaners.
Clean on frame or when removed from frame.

Storage

 

ScreenMaster is a thermally active material and will last many years in storage, where suitable conditions are provided.

Store RISO ScreenMaster in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.

ScreenMaster can be stored on the frame, or removed and stored by rolling (smooth side out). When rolling for storage, do not alloow mesh to naturally curl with mesh (rough) side outwards, film side must be on the outside for rolled storage.

Do not store in humid or damp areas, near or beside heaters and/or sources or radiant heat (especially during winter)

Do not store inside cupboards, draws, boxes, etc. which come into contact with direct sunlight

Contents

Each - supplied in roll format.

Specifications

200Mesh is a 'P' Type ScreenMaster constructed using polyester film and polyester screen.

This mesh is not recommend for use with Print lamp or Thermal-Copier imaging systems as the film is highly sensitive and screens will overheat (solids will melt). Use only RISO ScreenFax (discontinued) or MG-11 (discontinued) to image screens.

 
Code
Description
Weight
Width
Length
Height
200 mesh screenmaster S-447N5 200Mesh ScreenMaster
30cm (W) x 5M (L)
120g
55mm
55mm
335mm
200 mesh screenmaster S-447 200Mesh ScreenMaster
30cm (W) x 20M (L)
460g
80mm
80mm
335mm
200 mesh screenmaster S-247N 200Mesh ScreenMaster
60cm (W) x 1M (L)
50g
40mm
40mm
605mm
200 mesh screenmaster S-247 200Mesh ScreenMaster
60cm (W) x 20M (L)
760g
80mm
80mm
605mm

 

 

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FAQ's

 

Can the ScreenMaster mesh be re-used after a design has been imaged onto it?

How detailed can the artwork get?

Once a screen is created, how many prints will I get before the quality lessens?

Can I clean the screens and use them again as many times as I want?

Each time I use a mesh stencil  . . . . do I have to clean it with a solution?

How do you recommend we store our screens?

 

'Can the ScreenMaster mesh be re-used after a design has been imaged onto it? if so, how many times? how do you clean them and/or care for them to get longer use?'
The design can not be taken off the screen and the actual mesh re-used like traditional silk mesh, however the screen can be removed from the frame, stored and re-used later.
This gives you the added benefit over traditional silk in that your costs for creating the screen are not then wasted if you have to reuse the screen for a different design.

Screens are cleaned in cold tap water and then dry naturally. You can store them on the frame, off the frame rolled up or off the frame stored flat (in a manila folder is recommended).

 

How detailed can the artwork get? how does it handle lettering?

ScreenMaster will image 6pt type and 1pt lines, plus half tones. The actual print result is limited onto fabrics by the weave of the fabric, as you will lose part of the design in the weave.
We don't recommend going below 14pt type as it just is too small and no one can read it from any distance - not many people get that up close and personal with your t-shirt.

'Once a screen is created, how many prints will I get before the quality lessens?'

Each screen is designed to last about 1,000 prints, however this will vary upon the surface you are printing.
If you use a rough calico material then you will receive about 700-900 prints.
Print onto a soft cotton or flannel and well over 1,500 should be expected.
 
When the 'quality lessons' it normally means the film on the back of the screen begins to break.
You can also prolong this by using Screen Masking Tape applied to the back of the screen before printing starts.

Using Screen Masking Tape you can increase your prints on rough materials by 20%-50%.

 

'Can I clean the screens and use them again as many times as I want?'

Yes screens are easily cleaned and stored for later use. You can either leave the screen on the frame or take it off and reuse the frame, storing the screen in a folder [or in a tube]. This means if you only print 200, you can store it and print another 200 next week/ month/ year.

Screens will store indefinitely as long as they are stored correctly - away from heat.

 

Another enquiry is cleaning solutions. I've never screen printed before. So each time I use a mesh stencil and set it up for a new shirt, do I have to clean it with a solution? If so is the solution environmentally friendly...as in if I'm in a hurry can I just toss it out my garage window into the garden without frying plants and flowers?

No, no, no - we don't touch ANY solvents or chemicals with this process, in either making the screen or cleaning.

The ScreenMaster mesh is supplied with the thermal film already coated on the back of the screen.
When we image the screen we burn away the film to expose the design.

When we have finished with the screen you can not get rid of the design, but you can of course clean it and store it for later use.
The advantage we have is you can take the screen on/off the frame so you can reuse the frame for another screen.
Inks are all water based so everything is just washed up in cold water in the sink - no hi-pressure hosing or washouts.

If you are in a hurry you clean the excess ink off the screen and throw the frame into a tub of water [where it can sit for ages] and this will stop the ink from drying in the holes and blocking the screen. If you are in a hurry and don't want the screen again then  of course just bin it.

 

How do you recommend we store our screens? So far we have kept them all on the frames.

Store on the frame is best for the long term.

If you have to reuse the frame, take the screen off and store it flat in a manila folder along with a copy of your artwork and a sample print [so you know what colour it was printed with]. Store this in a filing cabinet/ box that is away from heat and does not get direct sunlight. This way they are flat and away from heat, but most importantly easily stored/ filed so you can find it again.

 

 

 

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Products: S-447N5 200Mesh ScreenMaster 30cm x 5M, S-477 200Mesh ScreenMaster 30cm x 20M, S-247N 200Mesh ScreenMaster 60cm x 1M and S-247 200Mesh ScreenMaster 60cm x 20M

Last modified: 25 June, 2012