[Dizzy314]

I have been having this problem lately After i use the screen on about 30 to 40 shirts it start to stick and break down what should I Do I'm kind of new to this?

 

[tshirtn00b]

If I am understanding correctly, the screen is sticking to the garment when you are printing? Can you just wipe away any excess ink?

 

[Dizzy314]

Maybe i didnt phrase it right it's not so much the screen it self as it is the film that i use. After a certain number of uses as i stated above it starts to stick it self to the shirt i think it has something to do with the heat, because it can get kind of hot in my small work area and the dryer is on when i'm running the shirts.

 

[NeroInferno]

Mhmh generally when the emulsion sticks a bit is caused by underexposure.

Have you checked the expiration of you emulsion?

Are you storing it in fridge?

How much is your humidity(rH) and room temp there?

Fabio

 

[Dizzy314]

I dont use emulsion i use a plotter and stay sharp adhering knife-cut film to put my designs on shirts. p.s it gets about 80 degrees in side if i let the dryer run and it not very humid its more of a dry heat.

 

[aplusbowling]

Could it possibly be the overspray of your pallet adhesive getting on the print side of the screen?

 

[Dizzy314]

I checked that and changed to spraying lite but it still happens.

 

[aplusbowling]

Is your vinyl stencil on the ink side of the screen or the garment side?

 

[Dizzy314]

garment side.

 

[JeridHill]

Are you using a waterbased ink? If you are and the film you are using is not water resistant, it would break down.

 

[Dizzy314]

yes I am.

 

[JeridHill]

yes I am.

Well at least we know the problem (assuming you are using a non water resistant emulsion)....

You may need to either change your inks to a plastisol base or use a water resistant emulsion or capillary film.

 

[pukingdeserthobo]

maybe it is the heat, i dont think it has nothing to do with ur dryer we always have 2 dryers and two flash dryers running at the same time. are u flashing the shirts between prints?
try putting the vinyl in the ink side?

 

[Dizzy314]

maybe it is the heat, i dont think it has nothing to do with ur dryer we always have 2 dryers and two flash dryers running at the same time. are u flashing the shirts between prints?
try putting the vinyl in the ink side?

I think your right I'm not a 100% sure but from working it could be the heat that's my guest but if you find out any solid info please pass it on.