 Re: Newman roller frames
Stretch devices sells plastic mesh protectors that wrap around the frames after the mesh is stretched. There is a blue plastic tape that many use to tape up screens with the intention of leaving the tape on. I've tried it, but find it leaves a residue once the tape starts to come off and has to be replaced. I tend to not put anything on my retensionables that will leave a mess because a lot of mine were purchased used, and apparently a lot of printers' frames are generally kept filthy. It took me forever to clean them, so I like to keep 'em clean. If you're careful with your screens, I'm not sure how much additional mesh life you'll gain using the mesh protectors or tape. Frankly, I always seem to get a tear at a corner that wasn't sufficiently softened, or a small hole in the center of the mesh or somewhat near the frame edge. Tape or protectors wouldn't have helped. If I had to pick between the two, I'd buy the mesh protectors. They're not cheap, but I guess they last indefinitely, which the tape won't, and they don't give the tape away either. |