Nortech 20" x 24" 156 Yellow Mesh Alum Frame
Professional aluminum screen printing frame featuring 156 yellow mesh for excellent detail reproduction, controlled ink deposit, and consistent printing performance.
Characteristics
The Nortech 20" x 24" 156 Yellow Mesh Aluminum Frame is a versatile screen printing frame designed to provide reliable performance for a wide range of textile printing applications. Featuring durable aluminum construction and precision-stretched 156 yellow mesh, this frame delivers an excellent balance between ink coverage and image detail, making it a popular choice for both manual and automatic printing operations.
The 156 mesh count is ideal for printing detailed spot-color artwork, halftones, white underbases, and general-purpose plastisol ink applications. The yellow mesh helps reduce light scatter during exposure, improving stencil edge definition and enhancing detail retention in finer artwork.
Constructed with a lightweight yet durable aluminum frame, the Nortech 20" x 24" screen maintains consistent tension and dimensional stability throughout production and reclaiming cycles. Whether producing retail apparel, promotional garments, athletic wear, or contract printing jobs, this screen provides dependable performance and repeatable print quality.
- Durable welded aluminum frame construction
- 156 yellow mesh for versatile printing applications
- Excellent balance of detail reproduction and ink deposit
- Yellow mesh helps improve stencil definition during exposure
- Suitable for manual and automatic screen printing presses
- Maintains consistent tension for reliable print quality
- Ideal for spot colors, underbases, and halftone printing
- Lightweight design for easy handling and setup
- Compatible with plastisol, water-based, and specialty inks
- Built for repeated reclaiming and production use
- Use 156 mesh when you need a balance of ink coverage and image detail for everyday garment printing.
- Excellent choice for white underbases, spot colors, and medium-detail artwork.
- Yellow mesh helps reduce light scatter during exposure, improving edge definition and stencil quality.
- Apply emulsion evenly on both sides of the screen to maximize detail retention and stencil durability.
- Use moderate squeegee pressure to achieve proper ink transfer without over-depositing ink.
- For plastisol printing, 156 mesh provides strong opacity while maintaining smooth print quality.
- Keep screens properly tensioned and inspect mesh regularly for wear or damage.
- Reclaim screens promptly after production to maximize mesh life and maintain consistent performance.
- Store screens vertically in a clean, dry environment to protect mesh tension and prevent damage.
- Test exposure settings when changing emulsions or artwork types to optimize stencil performance.