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slam-Dunk
solutIons for
Make the most of your screen-reclaiming efforts
by following the tips presented here.
Gregory markus
rhinotech
I
t’s time to swear off the carwash, the backyard hose,
and the bathtub. Now is the time to transform your screenprinting shop into one that incorporates a streamlined
screen-cleaning, reclaiming, and reuse operation. In doing
so, you will convert a time-consuming and undesirable task
into one that is a much more satisfying job. And, you will be
able to institute a system that will let you effectively reuse
frames. By embracing the latest screen-cleaning systems
and techniques—ones that offer a simplified way to quickly
and efficiently remove ink, emulsion/stencil, and haze/ghost
images—you will be able to produce screen frames that look
like new and are ready for reuse.
The tangible benefits of this approach show up on
the positive side of the balance sheet. They are revealed in
the impact on our environment, including the elimination
of harmful chemicals released into septic and drainage
systems. Benefits become evident in concerted efforts to
conserve water resources when you institute a filtration
system in conjunction with a no-splash-back washout booth.
With that said, the following offers a step-by-step approach to
the most effective and economical solutions for screen-frame
cleaning, reclaiming, and reuse.
How to choose necessary equipment
It makes sense to purchase a group of systems. This way,
the guesswork is taken out of piecing together what you think
you need and which systems/chemicals will be compatible
for the entire screen-cleaning, reclaiming, reuse operation.
Washout booths constructed of polypropylene or stainless steel are the norm with a polypro booth generally being
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the standard. This is because of their durability and ability to
withstand chemicals, drains that are easy to clean, aluminum
bases for stability, and, most importantly, space for a recirculation and/or filtration system. Some smaller booths are
UPS-shippable.
A filtration system is not a luxury, but rather a necessity. Choosing one that fits underneath a washout booth
enables every screen printer the opportunity to easily and
responsibly meet city/county/state regulations for proper
disposal of waste particles. Choose a system that is properly
designed to offer this function. The end result will be that all
residue will be left behind and the remaining water will test
as drain safe.
A recirculation system is another environmentally
sensitive piece of equipment that helps to eliminate harm to
our environment and cuts down on product cost. This is due
to the system’s ability to filter out the ink pigments coming
off of the screen during cleaning and then filtering the pigment out of the screen wash. As a result, the printer reaps the
benefit of using the screen wash many times over. Choose a
recirculation system that is constructed of polypro or stainless steel and will hold 15-20 gal of eco-friendly screen wash.
Ideally, it will include an air pump system that will circulate
the chemical through a rolled filter media, circulate it through
a baffled cleaning chamber, circulate through a canister filter
with final recirculation back through an applicator brush with
a trigger action.
A drum-pumping station can be a great add-on, depending upon the quantity of screens you are cleaning/reclaiming
and the hours you spend per day in this function.
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Screen Printing - August/September 2013
Screen Printing - August/September 2013
Contents
Editorial Insights
New Products
The Social-Media Revolution
Color Management for Screen Printing
Slam-Dunk Solutions for Screen Cleaning
Tools and Techniques for the Inkroom
Distributor/dealer Directory
Classifieds
Ad Index
Shop Talk
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