Screen Printing

Kissel + Wolf offers range of manual, semi-automatic and automatic stretching systems from entry level to high end solutions depending on your need and various factors such as the maximum screen size, the number of screens to be handled per day, the desired degree of automation, the available space, the available budget, etc.

Kissel + Wolf offers range screen coating machines from entry level to high end solutions depending on your needs and various factors such as the maximum screen size, the number of screens to be handled per day, the desired degree of automation, the available space, the available budget, etc. It is essential to make sure that the screen coating is precisely matched to the planned printing process. Values such as layer thickness and surface roughness are decisive factors that influence the quality of the printing result. In addition, selecting the right type of emulsion is another key consideration which enables you to save costs. The following parameters are essential:

• Layer thickness in micron (EOM)
• Surface roughness in micron (Rz)
• Resistance (to water- or solvent-based inks)
• Required resolution / fineness for printing
• Output quantity per printing run and printing consistency

Automating your washing processes with our screen washing equipment will enable you not only to enhance the safety of your staff members but also to reduce your operating expenses.

All manual handling of solvents and chemicals is a thing of the past. The screen washing machines designed by Grünig set new standards and are an essential factor in the preparation of top quality printing screens:

• Less solvent consumption
• Reduced operating costs
• Improved cleaning results
• Enhanced productivity
• Considerably reduced emissions
• More safety for the staff members

We offers customized aluminum frames of different sizes from "10cm x 10cm" to "2m x 4m" and using the correct aluminum profiles for the respective size frame. We can pre-bow your larger frames so higher tensions can be achieved without loss of print area and we can install "nutserts" in 6mm and 8mm thread sizes for the "bolting in" on automatic and semi automatic machinery.

We also have a range of used frames. Sizes are very limited and we can re-size for a small fee if needed.

Our state-of-the art facilities are equipped to cope with all your needs in regards to frames and stencil making. We use well known, internationally recognised materials ensuring premium quality.

Frames of Every Size Imaginable

Kissel + Wolf  has the ability to supply a wide range of screen frames and stencils from as small as 7 x 20 cm through to larger formats up to 2.5m x 5m. Frame shapes range from the traditional rectangular models through to the more uncommon circular frames. Using only premium materials such as our stainless steel wire, polyester and our nylon-mesh from Sefar will ensure both high tension levels and repeatability in your printing results.  

Kissel & Wolf provides specialized service of re-meshing the old frames/screens. We can re-mesh your old aluminum frames and most old wooden frames. You send in to us your screen frames and we re-mesh it for you with the required mesh size. Of course we also supply completely new frames/screens. We can also suggest the correct mesh count and tension for the desired media you intend to print on. Our mesh counts range from 8T to 200T in both white and yellow mesh.

Kissel + Wolf offers the complete "coat and expose" solution to transfer your artwork on to a screen ready to print.

We can supply you the film to do so yourself, coat your screen with photosensitive emulsion and expose the screen and finishing up to give you the "print ready" screen you need to get you printing at your business. We can also print your designs onto film.

Are you still using film for working and copying? And are you looking for alternatives to counteract the continuously rising film expenses and considerable quality losses?

CtS direct exposure technology is the alternative you have been looking for.

These are your advantages at a single glance:

FILM-FREE screen making without vacuum frame and without copying lamp; considerably shorter process sequences; a reduced number of work steps and as a result lower costs per screen printing form. Our direct exposure technology enables you to save time and money.

The technology is based on the following component modules:

• Strong UV light source
• DMD micro-mirror array
• High-quality ZEISS optics with self-focusing
• Control unit OECU and operating software STPrint V.4
• Servo-motors for multiple axis control
• Horizontal exposure carriage with air-cushioned shuttle