Prepress Equipment
Easy-Stretch Stretching Systems
The Easy-Stretch™ is a sensibly priced, all-mechanical screen fabric stretching system, designed to save printers, currently buying ready-made screens from outside suppliers, time and money. Compatible with metal or wooden frames and any standard fastening method you choose, the Easy-Stretch system is reliable and easy to use. Even if you have never stretched a screen before, you will be able to achieve professional results by following the simple instructions provided. For extra speed, choose the swivel base (not recommended for units over 48 x 48" - 122 x 122 cm) and Tension Quick speed knob options. Each one of the fourteen available models adjusts easily to accommodate a wide range of screen sizes. Maximum screen tension allows up to 20-25 Newton's ( 20 Newton's on units over 36 x 48" - 92 x 122 cm ), depending on mesh count and other factors. Use A.W.T. Liquid Seal™ fabric to frame adhesive with the Easy Stretch for optimum screen making production.
| 24" x 24" - $495.00 | 24" x 36" - $539.00 | 24" x 48" - $569.00 | 24" x 60" - $689.00 |
| 36" x 36" - $599.00 | 36" x 48" - $620.00 | 48" x 48" - $645.00 | 48" x 60" - $750.00 |
Pro Light Exposing Unit
Focused fluorescent or black light UV lights. Equipped with a full vacuum frame. These economical systems use banks of focused fluorescent tubes to create an efficient and evenly distributed light profile. Featuring a 15-minute timer with automatic shutoff, Pro-Light 1 is easy to use for both beginners and pros. Non-porous flexible blanket, quiet vacuum motor and photo-clear glass combine to produce accurate copy transmittal and minimize undercutting.
A.W.T.'s commitment to quality components means better performance and longer life:
The flexible, live rubber vacuum blanket has superior "memory" - returns to its original shape after exposing cycle. This flexible live rubber vacuum blanket maintains consistent contact between the film positive and mesh, and is highly distortion resistant. Its focused fluorescent lamps direct maximum exposing energy to the screen, while the powerful, quiet vacuum motor delivers positive contact instantly, resulting in a very high quality exposure every time.
Starting at $1255.00
Kleen View Washout Sink
Heavy-Duty Unit for Degreasing, Developing and Reclaiming Screens
Essential component for maximizing screen room productivity. Designed for use with Power-King™ or other pressure cleaning units, Kleen-View™ washout stands are ideal for degreasing mesh, washing out emulsion or film and reclaiming screens. The translucent fiberglass back-panel utilizes daylight or artificial light sources to backlight screens, clearly showing pinholes, unexposed emulsion or residue. The extra-deep trough reduces back-splash, unit has built-in exhaust air duct. Heavy gauge galvanized metal or stainless steel construction assures long life. Optional backlighting assembly is available at time of purchase only. Disassembles easily to fit through small doorways.
Standard features for the Kleen View include a high-impact fiberglass back-panel, heavy-duty galvanized metal construction, and extra-deep trough to prevent back-splash.
Starting at $695.00
Power King 2 Pressure Washers
The Power-King™ pressure washers are an excellent addition to the Kleen-View™ washout sink. The two combine to give professional results. Power-King™ pressure washers are investments in productivity, with the power to significantly reduce screen cleaning and emulsion removal operations. The high-pressure directed spray will washout unexposed emulsion, hardened direct emulsions, blockouts and water-soluble films from polyester, stainless steel, nylon, silk or other common meshes. Both volume and pressure are controllable to adapt to varying job conditions. These units also are suitable for general purpose work around the shop. Heavy-duty Power-King™ pressure washers feature fan-cooled motors and heavy-duty housings.
Starting at $1,195.00
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Dry-It Screen Drying Cabinet
Why use a screen drying cabinet?
Using a screen drying cabinet improves your screen quality and reduces your overall labor costs. In open air, dust and other foreign matter settle in the screens. This creates flaws in the exposure process. A.W.T.'s Dry-It™ Screen Drying Cabinet eliminates dust problems and helps decrease labor and blockout costs caused by the need to touch up and fill pinholes. This unit frees up an employee's time, provides the required even heat distribution and the perfect temperature for quickly drying screens
A.W.T.'s Dry-It Screen Drying Cabinet is a fully enclosed unit. The well-insulated chamber helps reduce energy costs. Filtered, heated, clean air runs through the cabinet gently, from one side to the other, evenly over and around the screens. The heated, moisture-filled air is then forced out. No moisture is recycled back into the unit. The screens are dried quickly, evenly and dust-free.
Ten maximum size shelves are standard, along with heavy-duty casters for easy mobility. When the door is closed on these units, they heat up to the required temperature very quickly. Operating costs and power consumption are reduced. All units have complete temperature controls with a maximum temperature of 145°F ( 63°C ).
All ten shelves are adjustable for use with different size screens. A.W.T. can also provide optional sliding shelves for use with small screens or extra sliding brackets.
The Dry-It Screen Drying Cabinet has been built for easy servicing as well. Easy access to filters and heating elements for cleaning and servicing reduces maintenance time.
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Tornado Ink Mixer
For color matching, adding pigments or other blending, the Tornado saves time by mixing in the original container
A.W.T.'s Tornado™ Ink Mixer/Blender is ideal for mixing matched colors, adding pigments such as glitter or fluorescent color to bases, and for assuring proper blending of reducers and other modifiers. The unique design of the Tornado saves time by mixing right in the original container. Vertical adjustment prevents blade from scraping the bottom of the container. Adjustable self-centering locking clamps on the turntable accommodate both metal cans and plastic containers. Special blade configuration provides gentle but thorough mixing without splash-up or air bubbles. Blades simply slide on and off for easy changeover between container sizes. Up-front, solid-state control panel features a variable speed control and reversible turntable direction.
The Tornado features include solid state DC controls, variable speed control from 2-45 RPM, mixing direction reversing switch, and self-centering clamping feature.
Starting at $1,075.00
Sharper Image Squeegee Sharpener
The Sharper Image Squeegee Sharpener will reduce your ink costs and improve print quality by always providing you with sharp squeegee blades. Instant clamps easily lock the squeegee blade in position, while easily-accessible knobs quickly adjust the blade's parallel position for precise sharpening.
The heavy-duty Sharper Image table models are ideal for use on smaller squeegees. Designed to produce the same results as the larger models, the table model is easy to set up and operate, and comes complete with an oversized (3" diameter) sharpening wheel, model sizes ranging from 24" up to 60", vacuum chamber and extra heavy-duty motor. The oversized diamond sharpening wheel provides the sharpest cut possible and operates at lower RPMs to reduce heat, which destroys squeegee blades. The table Sharper Image utilizes a vacuum chamber, with a vacuum removal system available. Maximum operator safety is assured with complete Guard Enclosure for operator safety on larger models.