The Impressions Product Guide

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	June 3, 2008 • Vol. 5, No. 10


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Printing Prep
A new press or fresh inks often are necessary to keep your screen printing shop functioning at top speed. From screen cleaners to automatic baggers to dryers, this product guide showcases the industry's latest equipment and supplies for keeping the jobs flowing and your shop in great shape.

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Antec Inc.'s Legend L8/8/S printer features a patented all-arms-down head design, non-linked micro adjustment, patented micro lock, center-pivot warped screen adjust, off-contact screen control, ball-bearing construction and more.

The racker drying closet from Saturn Rack Co. provides an efficient method for drying screens in a safe and effective environment that is protected from light and dust.

Ultra Black treatment from Caseys' Page Mill causes toner particles to fuse together, resulting in more opaque blacks. Documents treated with Ultra Black also appear darker to screen printing exposure units.

MHM Sales & Service offers the Synchoprint E-Type AC press for start-up and smaller shops. It features an 11-foot footprint, multidirectional high-speed servo-driven indexing, AC-driven print head with linear guidance and more.

The AB-700 high-speed automatic bagger from Amscomatic can process bags measuring 4" x 5" to 16" x 32" and can seal 15-20 roll-fed bags per minute. It features a touch-screen controller to track productivity.

M&R's Alpha 8 oval-shaped modular takes up less space than comparable carousel presses. It features a servo-driven indexing system that allows expansion of the machine in 6-station modules.

The Tri-Light computer-to-screen (CTS) system from NuArc is compatible with both conventional screens and those generated by CTS systems. It features a maximum screen size of 52" x 60".

Vastex Screen Printing Equipment's V2000HD manual press features all-steel welded construction, precision bearings on all moving points, all-steel pallets with rubber tops, linear and anti-backlash micro registration and more.

This six-color T-shirt printer from Caps Intl. features four 18" x 18" platens with brackets, all-tubular steel construction, dual bearing registration, and is available with a back clamp or side clamp.

The Pocket Master from Design Products allows decorators to print multi-color and to flash cure small items such as pockets. It measures 3.625 inches in width and features smooth, round edges for snag-free indexing.

The Ultimate Universal Numbering System from K2 Ultimate attaches to a rotary press and can print athletic numbers as large as 12 inches onto garments. It works on bags, sleeves and more with an interchangeable pallet system.

Kodiak Equipment's six-color T-shirt printer features a gas shock system that lifts and lowers print heads, four 18" x 18" platens with brackets, sure-lock micro registration and more.

The 770 Series commercial screen printing press from Printa Systems features a patented dual pin registration system, onboard exposure unit that doubles as a light table and more. Several models are available.

This Kodiak Equipment T-shirt flash dryer from Direct Discount Supply features an infrared heating element, even heat distribution, movable heating element head, and durable design and construction.

Real Performance Machinery's Revolution press offers digital squeegee pressure and angle readouts, plus off-contact and print stroke positions that are digitally set and controlled. The Revolution is available in 8-, 10- and 14-color formats.

AquaPrint 9500 and 8500 water-based inks from Nazdar are free of PVCs and phthalates. The 9500 can print straight from the container while the 8500 is ideal for large-volume printers needing pantone formulation capabilities.

RhinoTech's screen drying cabinet utilizes single-pass airflow to evenly pick up moisture from screens and purge it from the cabinet. It features a specially designed exhaust port to keep the cabinet dust-free.

Bob's Haze Reducer and Degreaser from Performance Screen Supply is a biodegradable, non-corrosive screen cleaning product that removes haze buildup and degreases screens. It comes in quart, gallon and drum sizes.

FastFilms is an Adobe Photoshop plug-in from U.S. Screen Print & Inkjet Technology that separates most jobs in less than five minutes and provides printers with an accurate monitor preview of jobs.

Workhorse Products' W860 eight-station, six-color press features precision-machined cast aluminum print heads and print wheel, print station support struts and tool-free adjustments. It has dial-in off-contact and large screen capacity .

SolarActive Intl.'s 100% phthalate-free plastisol inks change colors in sunlight. This eco-friendly ink comes in 18 colors.

The E-Z Frame System from Shur-Loc Fabric System delivers high tension on a hybrid retensionable frame with a patent-pending stretcher, frame and panel system. Industrial-strength square tubing provides durability and easy clamping in the press.

The Falcon M from Progressive Screen is a high-volume press that features servo indexing, AC heads, central off-contact, and pneumatic screen clamps, squeegees and flood clamps. It also has an 18" x 18" print area.


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Catalogs are perhaps the single most important tool you have as a decorator. Click on the links below to see how Impressions has developed true-to-form virtual versions of these industry vendors' catalogs:

Fruit of the Loom

Blue Generation

Continental Clothing

Gildan

American Apparel

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American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel based in downtown Los Angeles. American Apparel employs more than 6,700 people and operates a leading wholesale business that supplies T-shirts and other casual wear to distributors and screen printers.

Gildan is a vertically integrated marketer and manufacturer of premium quality branded basic apparel. The company manufactures basic T-shirts, sport shirts and sweatshirts for sale in the wholesale imprinted sportswear industry in the United States, Canada and other international markets. Gildan's overall mission is to deliver better value through better design.

Kavio! provides unmatched workmanship, innovative design and exceptional customer service to the apparel industry. Kavio! offers the promotional products, imprinted and embroidery markets with a range of basic to fashion apparel available in a multitude of vibrant colors. Our collection includes Kavio! Juniors, Jr. Plus, Women, Girls, Infants, Youth and Guys.

Digital Art Solutions leverages years of experience to make complex graphics and imprinting issues simple for the widest audience. The centerpiece of this is our integration of production-ready digital art and add-on graphics software: Smart Designs Art System. By combining artwork and software into a single integrated system, our clients design and produce custom graphics in a fraction of the time compared to traditional design and production methods.

Roland is a worldwide leader in developing profitable solutions for apparel decorators. The GX-24 servo desktop cutter personalizes jerseys, caps and bags by cutting everything from twill to heat transfer material. With superior precision, the EGX-350 cuts rhinestone patterns that add bling to everything from jeans and T-shirts to hats and handbags. For more information, visit the Roland ASD Web site at rolanddga.com/asd.

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