screen printing

Screen printing consists of pushing an ink through a screen (typically composed of stainless steel or polyester mesh) that is attached to a metal frame onto a material (substrate). Typically a single color is pushed through the screen, the material is moved to the next station, and then a second color is pushed through a different screen. For a four color process, this would be repeated four times for C,M,Y,K which when combined provides a full gamut of colors. Screen printing is known for its extremely high quality, durability, adhesion and longevity as the amount and type of inks that can be used are typically thicker than other printing process such as inkjet or flexo. Request more information

UV Printing Applications

  • Recent advances in LED lamp technology and UV screen-printing ink formulations have proven LED curing as a viable alternative to medium-pressure mercury lamps. Phoseon’s FireLine and FireFlex high power and scalable products are excellent source of UV LED light sources for high-speed curing in screen printing applications.

    Case Studies:
    Application: Screen Printing Nameplates and Graphics
    Nazdar Develops Screen Inks for UV LED Curing

Video: The Future of Screen Printing
“The result of the collaboration between Nazdar, Empire, Phoseon, and Kammann is a milestone in the future of screen printing,” says Phil McGugan, Nazdar’s global vice president of sales and marketing. “Empire has proven that adopting LED technology is a key to increasing productivity, reducing cost, and decreasing their impact on the environment all in one stroke. Contributing to this cutting edge solution by developing multiple screen printing inks was imperative for Nazdar in support of the industry.”