[teesismees]

Started discharge printing. The inks are dissolving our hardened stencils to the point where we have to watch the screens for signs of stencil degradation. We then have to replace the screen. We typically make 10 of the same screen and interchange when degradation occurs. That's a lot of screens that have to be made. Is there any better hardeners out there??

 

[neato]

What kind of emulsion are you using? Are you post exposing?

 

[Fluid]

contact the discharge manufacturer and see what emulsion they reccomend.
Thats all it is and yes your using way too many screens

 

[teesismees]

Thanks Fluid!

I will check with them. Have you worked with different hardeners though??
I am told that a good WR emulsion with a good hardener does the trick. We are using what's recommended. I want a better hardener.

 

[fizz]

Hi there
I would recomend you look at Chromaline Max R or Saatii Textil H.T.
I have seen both being used here in the u.k. on long (5000+) runs with little or no break down.
Nether need any form of hardening and both reclaim very well.
Hope this helps
Phil