Can you screen print on polyethylene?

Polyethylene can be screen printed. To do so, Tiflex recommends its solvent series, Urethal (excellent resistance to chemicals and compatibility with Pantone®) and its series of UV-drying inks UViprim FL (very high reactivity to polymerisation and compatibility with Pantone®).

Do you need ventilation for screen printing?

Install a Ventilation System Even when using more environmentally friendly options, your inks, pallet adhesives, screen degreasers, emulsion and other chemicals are filling the air with potentially dangerous particulate matter. At the very least, make sure that your shop is well ventilated.

What kind of platens are used for screen printing?

Ryonet offers a wide variety of screen printing platens, such as wood, aluminum, vacuum, and hold downs, in a wide selections for sizes. The Riley Hopkins® pallet bracket is designed to be second to none with its durability, strength and design. Made from heat treated T6 aluminum the… Print on any leg or sleeve easily with this platen.

What do you call pallet for screen printing?

Some people call them platens, others call them pallets, regardless of your preference we have you covered! We carry universal wood platens that work with any screen printing press, as well as pallets made specifically for Vastex and Workhorse presses.

How do you put a platen clamp in?

For fast, secure clamping, simply insert the clamp into the 1-3/4″ square hole in your acorn platen. Slide the clamp arm down to the work piece and turn the T-Handle to tighten. Choose from Acorn Bushing or Table Mount Models. Clamp comes with standard or heavy duty Swivel Pads.

What kind of platens do you use to print jackets?

We also carry specialty pallets for printing on jackets and vacuum platens for printing posters and other graphic printing. 19 in stock! 12 in stock! 22 in stock!