Class 406
Semi-automatic screen printing machine


The Class 406 machine is fully mechanical.  The set up time for a job is short because there are few adjustments to be made.  It requires only one operator and is designed to offer years of trouble-free operation.

The Class 406 semi-automatic screen printing machine can be used to print up to four colors in one operation on glass and ceramic items using thermoplastic (hot-color) paints.

 

DECORATES

  • round and oval surfaces
  • mugs
  • bottles
  • laboratory glass
  • cosmetic containers
  • tumblers
  • many other ceramic and glass items.

FEATURES

  • Computer control for timing of the machine.
  • Mechanical cams for up and down motion of the screen, squeegee and object shifting mechanisms.
  • All moving mechanisms are mounted on radial and linear bearings and hardened precision-ground shafts.
  • 4 independent squeegee mechanisms with quick release to allow easy access to the screens. The squeegees also has adjustable tilt and fine adjustments of pressure and speed.
  • 2 gear racks.
  • 2 tooling holder mechanisms.
  • 2 nose-cone mechanisms with pressure and speed adjustments.
  • Fixed center of tooling and nose-cone mechanisms to guarantee the quality of the print and to shorten the set up time.
  • Single adjustment of the distance from the screen to the printed object.
  • 4 adjustable screen heaters.
  • 4 adjustable squeegee heaters.
  • 2 sets of two adjustable self-centering rollers, used to support a round container during printing.

TECHNICAL DATA

  • Adjustable screen travel from 0" to 14" (355 mm).
  • Variable speed, up to 12 items per minute (four colors each).

ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments are available for the Class 406 machine:

  • Laser registration, used for critical multi-color printing.
  • Attachment for printing on oval containers.
  • Mechanical registration motors, used for critical multi-color printing.
  • Flood bars for returning paint.

PRICES

To receive a detailed quotation for the Class 406 machine and its attachments, please contact us.

 

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