Screen Printing

41-3000 Screen Printing Unit

A NEW Bench Top Screen Printing Unit which is ideal for circuit board and non circuit board applications. For circuit boards it can be used to screen print component idents and solder masks with either conventional silk screen stencils or photo-imagable inks. The height adjustment and registration aids also make it ideal for conventional screen printing on a whole host of materials including front panels and nameplates etc. The Screen Printer allows different screen sizes from 230mm wide to a maximum external frame size of 508mm x 660mm (20" x 26") to be accommodated. Frames are held by a unique clamp which can be adjusted for frame thicknesses from 46mm to 20mm.

This new screen printer has many unique design features. For instance the fitted Silk Screen Frame pivots in a polymer hinge block which eliminates all unwanted "play" to allow accurate stable screen printing. Stability during printing is further enhanced by height adjustable carriage having a four point single element clamp device mounted on two rigid columns. This height carriage allows the screen to be raised to allow the printing of materials to 75mm thick. The actual printing bed or Base Board sits on a fine adjustment mechanism to aid registration which allows a 0 15mm movement in both the X and Y directions. This stable 19mm solvent resistant Base Board can be removed for easy cleaning or replaced using the four threaded fittings with a customers own base board or printing jig. For long term durability the complete unit is manufactured in a fabricated welded heavy steel construction with a durable powder coat finish.

Approx dimensions: 670mm x 655mm x 70mm Approx weight: 23kg

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Order Code 41-3000

41-3000

Description

1+ Qty: Bench Top Scree703.50 Bench Top Screen Printing Unit

Vacuum screen printing units ideal for screen printing component ident and solder masks onto printed circuit boards, as well as printing front panels, nameplates etc. The two sizes are available to handle, nominally, A2 and A1 paper sizes on the vacuum area. The maximum outside frame dimensions which can be mounted are larger than the vacuum area to allow for the frame thickness and surplus mesh surrounding the working area. The working surfaces are solvent resistant. Different screen sizes can be accommo-dated by the sliding screen mounting channels. Vacuum is provided by a Whisper Vacuum unit which is permanently mounted on the lower shelf on all machines supplied with a floor stand. A sliding plate isolates the vacuum from the bed when the frame is raised to aid substrate removal. The screen frame is of substantial box section construction, epoxy powder coated and fitted with bronze brushed, hardened pivots. To accommodate differing thickness' substrates and adjust 'snap' the screen frame pivots and front stops provide a full 50mm (2") of vertical adjustment. An adjustable height stop limits lift and a counter balance weight can be adjusted to achieve precise balance for the majority of frame types. Both the A1 and A2 units are supplied fully assembled fitted to a stand with the Whisper Vacuum unit permanently fixed to the lower shelf. Specification-Screen Printing units Vacuum bed area (mm) Vacuum bed area (in) Max outside screen size (mm) Max outside screen size (in) W x D x H (mm) W x D x H (in) Weight (inc. Whisper Vac. Unit) Voltage Watts/Hz A2 420 x 594 17 x 23 780 x 660 31 x 26 840 x 1070 x 900 33 x 42 x 36 51kg (112lb) 220/240 456/50-60 A1 595 x 840 23 x 33 1040 x 725 41 x 29 1092 x 1200 x 900 43 x 47 x 36 60kg (132lb) 220/240 456/50-60

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Order Code 41-HMA1

41-HMA1 41-HMA1NV

Description HMA1 Express Vacuum Screen Printer C/W stand

HMA1 Express V HM-A1 A1 Scree

1+ Qty: 1850.00 1585.00 1475.00 1195.00

41-HMA1NV 41-HMA2

41-HMA2 41-HMA2NV

HM-A1 A1 Screen Printer with stand - no vacuum HM-A2/S Express Vacuum Screen Printer A2 C/W Stand
HM-A2/S Express

41-HMA2NV

HM-A2 A2 Screen Printer with stand - no vacuum

HM-A2 A2 Scree

41-HMA2-1

41-HMA2-1

HMA2 A2 Bench standing Screen Printer (No vacuum)

HMA2 A2 Bench

1075.00

Optional Extras
Fine Register (Factory Fitted Option for screen printers) The top perforated vacuum table is floating so that, once the substrate is located, the register can be easily adjusted by manually sliding or partly rotating the whole top bed assembly. This is particularly useful for the printing of PCBs. The limit of movement in the X and Y axis is approximately 50mm (2") and two locking handles secure the bed in the selected location.

Rack Mesh Stretcher

To handle in-house screen preparation and mesh replacement. This unit has an ingenious system of jamming strips and simple mechanical hand-wheels mesh can be fully stretched to typical tensions necessary for precision printing. As the handwheels apply tension the jamming strips increase their grip on the mesh via a purpose moulded protective extrusion. The prepared frame is then adhered or stapled to the mesh. Economical use of mesh can be achieved by fitting as many frames of varying sizes into the stretched area of mesh. The larger A1 option is adjustable in both dimensions for varying mesh sizes. Non stock item
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Specification-Mesh Stretchers Pre-stretch area (mm) Pre-stretch area (in) Dimensions, Packed (mm) Dimensions, Packed (in) Weight A1 762 x 1118 30 x 44 1260x165x120 50x7x5 22kg(48lb)

41-HMFR
41-HMFR

Description 1+ Qty: HM-FR Fine Register Attachment 205.00 (Factoty fitted)

HM-FR Fine Regis

41-HMMS1
41-HMMS1

HM-MS/1 Rack A1 Mesh Stretcher NO 615.00 1 762 X 1118mm

HM-MS/1 Rack A1

Five Star Photostencil Film

Five Star is an indirect stencil film which combines high resolution with a tough and robust stencil, requiring a minimum of spotting out prior to printing. The film is quick and easy to process. Firstly it is exposed to UV light in contact with an
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Order Code 41-112025

41-112025

Description Five star photostencil

1+ 141.12

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artwork. It is then developed by immersion in Photostencil Film Developer, rinsed in warm water and applied wet to the screen mesh. New synthetic meshes should be abraded with Seriprep 101. Again all meshes should be degreased with Universal Mesh Prep prior to application of Five Star. 41-112026 Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 41-112026 order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.

film 104x500cm
Five star photoste

Five star photostencil film 258.72 104x1000cm

Five star photoste

Five Star Photostencil Film Developer

Non UK Please do not order this item on-line for exports, please request a quotation as extra freight charges may apply.
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Order Code 41-112064

5.87 41-112064 For development of Five Star Photostencil Film. The Photostencil Film Developer is supplied in powder form and mixed with water Photostencil to form a working solution. Available in 100 gram or 1.5Kg 41-112064-2 Developer(Activator pack sizes. 31.75 Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 41-112064-2 Powder) 750g Photostencil Deve order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.

Description Photostencil Film Developer 100gm

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Polyscreen Ink
Non UK Please do not order this item on-line for exports, please request a quotation as extra freight charges may apply. Polyscreen inks are an ideal medium for printing component legend onto printed circuit boards, as well as for printing front panels, nameplates, schematics etc. The inks combine outstanding resistance to many chemicals and solvents with excellent adhesion to difficult surfaces. They also offer exceptional resistance to heat (including soldering). Polyscreen inks are supplied in two parts (base and catalyst), packed separately. Catalyst is added to the base component in the ratio of 5 parts base to 1 part catalyst. The ink may be thinned using Polyscreen Thinner & Cleaner (air drying time 1-2 hours) or, Retarder which has the effect of slowing down the drying process (2-5 hours) to increase screen stability. Note that full chemical resistance and adhesion will not be achieved until about 4 days after printing. The drying time can be reduced to 5-8 minutes if the inks are dried using a convection oven operating at 150C. Equipment can be cleaned down after printing using Thinner/Cleaner or Universal Screen Wash. Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.
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Description

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41-PS001 41-PS021 41-PS041

41-PS001 41-PS021 41-PS041 41-PS386-1 41-ZE570 41-ZE574-1

Polyscreen Black Ink 1Kg Polyscreen White Ink 1Kg Polyscreen Yellow Ink 1Kg Polyscreen Catalyst 1KgTin

Polyscreen Black Polyscreen White Polyscreen Yellow Polyscreen Cataly

89.05 91.55 131.88 75.08

41-PS386-1 41-ZE570

Polyscreen Thinner/Cleaner(5ltr) Polyscreen Retarder(5ltr)

Polyscreen Thinn 79.49

41-ZE574-1

Polyscreen Retar

99.65

520 Solder Resist Ink

Non UK Please do not order this item on-line for exports, please request a quotation as extra freight charges may apply (Part Number 41-ZE579). A new advanced two-part screen printable solder resist with outstanding heat, chemical and solvent resistance. It possesses excellent adhesion to both copper and tin/lead tracks and has the highest possible electrical resistance properties. The base ink is mixed with the 525 catalyst which must be ordered separately.
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41-SR765
41-SR765

Description 1+ Qty: 520 Solder Resist Green 1kg (WITHOUT 32.05 CATALYST)
520 Solder Resis

Normal mixing ratios are 2 parts Solder resist to 1 part catalyst for a gloss/satin finish and 3 parts solder resist to 2 parts catalyst for a 41-SR765-2 41-SR765-2 matt finish. If required it can also be thinned with the OA Thinners. 41-ZE579 Note that the ink must be stove dried at 120-180C in either a convection oven or an infra-red dryer to achieve complete curing. Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.
41-ZE579

Catalyst 525 for Solder Resist 520 32.05 1KG

Catalyst 525 for

Thinner OA 1 Litre 14.00

Thinner OA 1 Litr

Screen Printable Etch Resist Inks

Non UK Please do not order this item on-line for exports, please request a quotation as extra freight charges may apply Order Code (Part Number: 41-ZE579). This high definition screen ink is specially formulated for use in 41-ER702 41-ER702 the production of printed circuit boards. The ink resists common acid etching solutions such as ferric chloride and persulphate etchants and has good adhesion to all types of copper clad laminate. The resist can be removed in a dilute aqueous solution 41-ER702-1 41-ER702-1 of Sodium Hydroxide.
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Description Etch Resist Ink 1KG for Screen Printing Etch Resist Ink 5KG for Screen

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43.51

Etch Resist Ink 1K

188.16

Prints will air dry by solvent evaporation overnight or a convection stoving oven can be used. Infra-red conveyorised dryers may also be used. The inks can be thinned with the OA Thinner. Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.

Printing
Etch Resist Ink 5K

41-ZE579
41-ZE579

Thinner OA 1 Litre 14.00

Thinner OA 1 Litr

Photo-imageable Soldermasks / Idents

These photo-imageable inks are 'blanket' screened onto the PCB before curing in an oven and then exposing with an art-work to UV and processing in normal dry film laminate developer. Click here to see an Adobe Acrobat pdf document showing full screen printing instructions. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed then you can download it for free.

5600 - Two Part Solder Mask / Ident Ink Non UK Please do not order this item on-line for exports, please request a quotation as extra freight charges may apply (Part Number: 41-ZE577). A two part preparation. Hardener is supplied with the pack and the appropriate amount needs to be mixed with the ink prior to use. The shelf life of the prepared ink will then only be 24 hours. Five colours available making it suitable as an ident ink and soldermask. Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.
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Order Code 41-2001 41-2002 41-2003 41-2004 41-2005 41-ZE577

41-2001 41-2002 41-2003 41-2004 41-2005 41-ZE577

Description Photoimageable Ident Ink White 1Kg Photoimageable Ident Ink Black 1Kg Photoimageable Ident InkYellow 1Kg
Photoimageable Id Photoimageable Id Photoimageable Id

1+ Qty: 55.65 55.65 55.65

Photoimageable M 55.65

Photoimageable Matt Green Solder mask ink 5600 1Kg Photoimageable Ident Ink Blue 1Kg Thinner BC 1 Ltr
Thinner BC 1 Ltr Photoimageable Id

55.65 7.98

Seristrip Stencil Remover

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Order Code 41-SS-L02

41-SS-L02

Description 1+ Seristrip Stencil Remover 1 X 29.24 100gm

Seristrip Stencil R

Non UK Please do not order this item on-line for exports, Qty: please request a quotation as extra freight charges may apply (Part Number: 41-SS-J41). For rapid removal of all Stencil films, Seristrip can be used on all types of nylon, polyester and metal screens. It is supplied in powder form in 100g sachets and is mixed with either 10 or 5 litres of water to obtain either 1% or 2% strength solution. Any ink residues on the screen should be removed with Serisolve prior to application of Seristrip Stencil Remover. Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.

41-SS-J41
41-SS-J41

Seristrip Stencil Remover 5 X 136.45 100gm

Seristrip Stencil R

Blue Screen Filler

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Order Code 41-112066

41-112066

Description Sericol 5Ltr Blue Screen Filler

Sericol 5Ltr Blue

1+ 46.99

Blue Screen Filler is a water based, flexible filler used for masking Qty: screens or for spotting and retouching stencils, films and emulsions. It's high elasticity and solvent resistance make it suitable for long print runs.

Universal Mesh Prep

Mesh preparation is an essential part of screen stencilproduction. add A little time spent with the correct preparation chemical improves Order Code Description 1+ Qty: stencil adhesion, solvent resistance and stencil life, preventing Sericol 5Ltr costly stencil breakdown on the screen. Universal Mesh Prep is a 41-AB-U70-1 Mesh Prep 81.14 41-AB-U70-1 revolutionary new degreaser and adhesion promoter for all types Sericol 5Ltr Mesh of stencil. It can be used with both synthetic and stainless steel meshes and is highly recommended for use with indirect stencil films (Novastar, Five Star). Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.

Seripaste Cleaning Paste

Seripaste is an excellent alkaline degreasing agent for use with Novastar Photostencil Film and used in conjunction with Serisolve, it will also remove any stubborn ink or stencil residues from a used screen.
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Order Code Description 41-SJ-L53-1 Sericol

1+ Qty: 62.69

Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.

41-SJ-L53-1

Seripaste 5Kg
Sericol Seripaste

Seriprep 101
A proprietary abrasive paste used for roughing the surface of new Order Code Description 1+ Qty: synthetic mesh to promote good stencil adhesion. Recommended for all stencil systems, but particularly effective when indirect or Sericol 5Ltr 41-SM-L34-1 capillary stencils are to be used. Seriprep 101 70.56 41-SM-L34-1 Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 Sericol 5Ltr Serip order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.
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Serisolve Screen Cleaner

A multipurpose cleaner used for removal of ink residues from add stencils before the application of stencil removers. Used in Order Code Description 1+ Qty: conjunction with Seripaste, Serisolve will also remove ink stains, Sericol 5Ltr stencil haze and ghost images, provided these are not due to thread 41-SV-L38-1 Serisolve 59.01 41-SV-L38-1 damage by abrasion. Sericol 5Ltr Seris Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.

Universal Screen Wash

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Description 1+ Qty: Seriwash Uni A low cost general purpose cleaner used for cleaning inks from 41-ZT-639-1 Screenwash screens after printing and for cleaning down equipment. Note that 42.00 (5ltr.) 41-ZT-639-1 Universal Screen Wash is not suitable for the removal of hardened Seriw ash Uni Scr inks. Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.

Non UK Please do not order this item on-line for exports, please request a quotation as extra freight charges may apply.

Actisol Screen Spray

Non UK Please do not order this item on-line for exports,
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please request a quotation as extra freight charges may apply. Order Code Actisol is a powerful solvent designed to reactivate inks after short breaks in printing runs or whenever dried films of ink clog the screen. It is suitable for use with all types of photo-stencil and solvent based inks. Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier. 41-AR-G13
41-AR-G13

Description 1+ Qty: Sericol Actisol 511G can 11.03

Sericol Actisol 51

Serifix Screen Adhesive

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Order Code 41-SF-E06

41-SF-E06

Description SF-L93 Serifix/2 Adhesive (1 litre)

1+

Non UK Please do not order this item on-line for exports, Qty: please request a quotation as extra freight charges may apply. Serifix Screen Mounting Adhesive has been formulated to produce a strong, permanent bond between wood, steel or aluminium screen frames and polyester, nylon or metal screen fabrics. It is extremely easy and economical to use. Besides a long pot life, it has a fast cut-out time permitting a more effective utilisation of stretching equipment. Serifix is composed of two components, base and catalyst, packed separately. Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.

26.93

SF-L93 Serifix/2 A

Palette Knife
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Order Code 41-112028

41-112028

Description 1+ Qty: Used for mixing ink, applying ink to and removing ink from Sericol palette screens. The flexible stainless steel blade, with integral rosewood knife 6" handle, is rounded to avoid damage to screens. 18.82 (152mm) Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 Sericol palette kn order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.

Ink Mixing Cups

Disposable paper cups for mixing inks and solvents. Supplied in add packs of 80 cups. Order Code Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier. 41-112090
41-112090

Description Sericol Ink mixing cups (pk of 80)

Sericol Ink mixing

1+ 8.82

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Squeegee
Aluminium handles with 'Everlast' polyurethane blades which offer excellent abrasion and solvent resistance. Everlast blades are Order Code precision cut and hold their edge far longer than natural rubber. 41-HEC88Non stock screen printing consumables are subject to 15 ALM order charge to cover costs implemented by our supplier.
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Description 1+ Qty: 200mm Aluminium hand squeegee 54.97

200mm Aluminium

41-HEC90ALM
41-HEC90-ALM

300mm Aluminium hand squeegee 81.03

300mm Aluminium

Aluminium Silk Screens

Mega can offer high quality aluminium silk screens to fit a whole host of machines. Each frame has the silk screen mesh applied. Mesh is measured as threads per centimetre, 77 being suitable for the printing of solder masks and 120 for idents and front panel work. Some popular sizes are listed below. All dimensions below are for the outside of the frame. The frames are 38mm wide, the printable area is normally 25mm in on the mesh, ie. 63mm from the outside frame dimension. Alternative size screens and mesh sizes are available upon request.
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Order Code 41-112105 41-112106 41-112102 41-112101 41-112107 41-112108

41-112105

Description Silk Screen 394x496mm OD with 77T mesh Silk Screen 394x496mm OD with 120T mesh Silk Screen 623x496mm OD with 77T mesh Silk Screen 623x496mm OD with 120T mesh Silk Screen 508x762mm OD with 77T mesh Silk Screen 508x762mm OD with 120T mesh
Silk Screen 508x7 Silk Screen 508x7 Silk Screen 623x4 Silk Screen 623x4 Silk Screen 394x4 Silk Screen 394x4

1+ 39.90 42.00 41.48 44.10 49.09 51.71

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41-112106

41-112102

41-112101

41-112107

41-112108