Video Overview: Eliminating Screen Frame Racking

In screen printing, precision is everything. However, over time, even the best equipment can experience wear that affects your print quality. One of the most common issues with retensionable roller frames is a phenomenon known as racking.

What is Screen Frame Racking?

Racking occurs when a side of your roller frame begins to twist, causing the frame to lose its flat profile. When a frame is racked, it no longer sits flush against your pallet, leading to inconsistent off-contact, registration issues, and uneven ink deposits.

Why It Matters

Maintaining a perfectly flat frame is essential for:

• Consistent Registration: Ensuring multi-color jobs line up perfectly.
• Even Tension: Preventing "soft spots" in the mesh that can distort your image.
• Equipment Longevity: Reducing unnecessary stress on your press clamps and heads.

In the following video overview, "SGIA Tech Tips: Eliminating Screen Racking," you will learn the professional techniques required to re-flatten your Newman retensionable screen printing frames and get your production back to peak performance.

Need specialized tools? You can find Newman roller frame tools and accessories to help with the calibration process.