Nortech 20" x 24" 156 White Mesh Alum Frame
Durable aluminum screen printing frame featuring 156 white mesh for versatile printing applications, reliable ink transfer, and consistent stencil performance.
Characteristics
The Nortech 20" x 24" 156 White Mesh Aluminum Frame is a versatile screen printing frame designed to deliver dependable performance across a wide range of printing applications.
Built with a lightweight yet durable aluminum frame and professionally stretched 156 white mesh, this screen provides an excellent balance between ink deposit, image detail, and production efficiency.
The 156 mesh count is one of the most commonly used mesh options in screen printing, making it ideal for printing spot colors, white underbases, athletic graphics, promotional apparel, and general-purpose garment decoration. The white mesh offers excellent visibility during coating, exposure, and reclaiming processes while providing reliable stencil performance for everyday production environments.
Constructed for durability and consistent tension retention, this frame is suitable for both manual and automatic screen printing operations, helping printers achieve repeatable results and professional print quality.
- Durable welded aluminum frame construction
- Professionally stretched 156 white mesh
- Excellent balance of detail and ink deposit
- Suitable for manual and automatic presses
- Lightweight and corrosion-resistant frame
- Consistent tension for reliable print quality
- Ideal for spot colors and white underbases
- Good versatility for a wide range of garment printing applications
- Easy to reclaim and reuse
- Designed for production screen printing environments
- The 156 mesh count is an excellent all-purpose screen for printing standard plastisol inks while maintaining good image detail.
- Ideal for white underbases where a balance of opacity and detail reproduction is required.
- Use moderate squeegee pressure to maximize stencil life and maintain consistent print quality.
- Coat emulsion evenly on both sides of the mesh to achieve sharp stencil edges and consistent exposure results.
- White mesh allows easier stencil inspection during coating, exposure, and reclaiming operations.
- For water-based inks, monitor screen drying during production and clean promptly after printing.
- Use proper reclaiming chemicals and techniques to extend mesh life and maintain tension.
- Store screens vertically in a clean, dry area to protect mesh integrity and prevent damage.
- Inspect mesh regularly for tears, punctures, or tension loss before production runs.
- Maintain proper off-contact settings to improve print consistency and reduce mesh wear.