Exposure

Exposure for Screen Printing

Exposure systems transfer your design precisely onto the coated screen – the foundation for every successful screen print. This lays the decisive groundwork for a clean, sharp-edged print result. Whether vertical UV system or thermal film exposure – with the right technology you prepare your screen precisely and reliably.

With exposure, the exact transfer of the design onto the screen coating is what counts in order to achieve an optimal print result. In the Exposure category, Print Equipment offers you different systems for your needs. In the Exposure category you'll find the right technology for your screen preparation.

What defines exposure systems?

Exposure systems transfer a design onto the light-sensitive coating of the screen using UV light or thermal film. A suitable exposure time and intensity is decisive for a sharp-edged, ready-to-print screen.

The typical exposure process is clearly structured:

• The screen is first coated with a light-sensitive emulsion
• The film positive or thermal film sheet is positioned precisely on the screen
• The screen is exposed to UV light in the exposure system
• After washing out the unexposed areas, the screen is ready to print

Exposure thus ideally complements our screen printing machines and is a sensible addition to our screen printing range.

Why exposure systems are indispensable

Exposure systems play an important role for the precision and reproducibility of your screen printing designs. Only with a properly exposed template can a clean, sharp-edged print image be achieved.

The most important advantages include:

• Precise UV exposure: Powerful UV LEDs for even and efficient exposure
• Large screen formats: Maximum screen sizes of up to over 1.3 x 1.5 m depending on system size
• Digital control: Automatic and manual mode via color touch display. Your individual screen format is decisive for the choice.
• Thermal film alternative: Direct film creation without a separate print template
• Ideal for reproducible results: Popular with businesses with recurring series designs

This makes exposure systems indispensable both for small screen formats and for large-format series production.

Which systems are available?

In the Exposure category, you have both UV exposure systems and thermal film technology at your disposal.

V-LUX UV exposure systems (ST & XL)

The V-LUX vertical UV exposure system is available to you in the variants ST (dimensions 895 x 406 x 1,295 mm, max. screen size 760 x 1,010 mm) and XL (dimensions 1,574 x 457 x 1,625 mm, 104 kg, max. screen size 1,320 x 1,520 mm).

Typical characteristics are:

• Powerful UV LEDs with 1,300 W power consumption (automatic switching 110/220 VAC)
• 4.3-inch color touch display with automatic and manual mode
• Vertical design, optimized for the production workflow

This makes the V-LUX system ideally suited for the precise exposure of different screen formats in everyday production.

Thermal film exposure & accessories

The Liberator thermal film printer creates film positives directly and digitally, complemented by special coating waxes such as Spyder Wax Xerox and Spyder Wax Fuji for compatible CtS systems.

They are especially suited for:

• Direct creation of thermal film positives without a separate printing step
• Maximum film widths of up to 715 mm
• Precise coating of compatible Spyder CtS systems

This way, with the right thermal film technology, you find a digital alternative to classic UV exposure.

Our exposure range at a glance

In Print Equipment's Exposure category you'll find UV exposure systems as well as thermal film technology for your screen preparation.

Typical advantages:

• Different system sizes: From compact to large-format exposure systems
• Digital control: Touch display operation for reproducible results

Our exposure range is thus a sensible addition if you want to take care of your screen preparation in the machines area.

What to look out for when buying an exposure system

If you want to buy an exposure system for screen printing, you should consider various factors in order to find the right solution for your needs.

Important criteria are:

• Maximum screen size: Look for a system that suits your screen formats
• Exposure technology: Check whether UV exposure or thermal film suits your workflow better
• Space requirements: Consider the vertical design and the required floor space
• Control: Look for an automatic or manual control that suits your business
• Compatibility: With accessories such as coating wax, look for suitability for your specific system

The right selection ensures that you work precisely and reproducibly in screen printing.

Exposure for different applications

Depending on screen format and production volume, the requirements for your exposure system vary considerably. While V-LUX UV exposure systems stand for large screen formats and high repeatability, thermal film exposure scores with direct, digital film creation without a separate printing step.

The choice of the right system therefore depends strongly on which screen formats you mainly expose and how your digital workflow is set up. For consistently reliable operation, many textile print shops rely on a carefully coordinated combination of exposure system and screen format.

Buy exposure at Print Equipment

If you want to buy an exposure system for screen printing, you'll find suitable solutions for different screen formats and workflows at Print Equipment. From the compact V-LUX ST to the large-format V-LUX XL, we offer you precise technology for your screen preparation.

In the Exposure category you'll find our range as well as further categories in the machines category, such as our screen printing category as a whole. This way you get all components for your screen printing workflow from a single source.

In addition, you benefit from personal advice, technical support and hands-on assistance when choosing the right exposure system. This lets you optimize your screen preparation in a targeted way and work successfully in the long term.

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