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Thick Film Screens
 Utilizing laser photoplotters with 1/16 mil resolution for fine-line accuracy, Grunig pneumatic chases for accurate and consistent mesh tension, Grunig auto-coaters for accurate and consistent emulsion thickness, only the finest grade stainless steel and polyester mesh available, and in-line QC and SPC procedures, Photo Stencil guarantees precise control of mesh tension, emulsion thickness, and line width for all screen products.
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Photo Stencil has over 25 years experience in the manufacture of thick film screens, specializing in fine-line screens for the hybrid circuit and electronics packaging industry.
Screen Products
- Mesh: Stretched and bonded to the frame to any manufacturing specifications.
- PreSensitized Emulsion: Stretched, bonded and emulsion coated. Ready for quick and easy imaging at the customer's facility.
- Imaged: Stretched, bonded and emulsion coated and imaged. Ready printing. Image screens are stretched to the prescribed tension per customer specifications, coated with one of the high performance emulsions listed under emulsion specifications to the specified emulsion thickness, exposed using high resolution artwork and precision exposure unit, then developed to form an imaged thick film screen ready for printing.
Emulsion Data Frame Specifications
- PS-9KR: Outstanding resistance to cleaning solvents and ink vehicles. Combine this with its excellent edge definition, and this makes a great choice for applications that involve aggressive cleaning.
- PS-ULA: Superb resolution and excellent edge definition for free-detail printing. Excellent gasketing characteristics and completely solvent resistant.
- PS-SWR: Good resolution and edge definition with excellent abrasion resistance. Easy processing characteristics and excellent water resistance.
- PS-MSP2D: A PVA/SBQ pure photopolymer emulsion. Excellent fine line resolution and edge definition. Easy processing and high solvent resistance.
Stainless Steel Mesh Specifications
Mesh Count |
Wire Diameter (inches) |
Overall Thickness |
Open Area (inches) |
Open Area |
Tension (N/cm) |
Wet Print Thickness (inches) |
80 |
0.0020 |
0.0033 |
0.0105 |
71% |
16 |
0.0020 |
80 |
0.0037 |
0.0071 |
0.0088 |
50% |
35 |
0.0035 |
105 |
0.0030 |
0.0060 |
0.0065 |
47% |
35 |
0.0028 |
120 |
0.0026 |
0.0050 |
0.0058 |
48% |
35 |
0.0024 |
150 |
0.0026 |
0.0051 |
0.0041 |
38% |
35 |
0.0019 |
165 |
0.0020 |
0.0043 |
0.0041 |
46% |
34 |
0.0020 |
180 |
0.0018 |
0.0042 |
0.0038 |
47% |
30 |
0.0020 |
200 |
0.0016 |
0.0032 |
0.0034 |
46% |
26 |
0.0015 |
200 |
0.0021 |
0.0043 |
0.0029 |
34% |
35 |
0.0015 |
230 |
0.0011 |
0.0024 |
0.0032 |
54% |
16 |
0.0013 |
230 |
0.0014 |
0.0030 |
0.0029 |
45% |
23 |
0.0014 |
250 |
0.0016 |
0.0035 |
0.0025 |
39% |
32 |
0.0014 |
280 |
0.0012 |
0.0024 |
0.0024 |
45% |
22 |
0.0012 |
325 |
0.0009 |
0.0020 |
0.0022 |
51% |
14 |
0.0010 |
325 |
0.0011 |
0.0024 |
0.0020 |
42% |
22 |
0.0010 |
350 |
0.0008 |
0.0018 |
0.0020 |
49% |
10 |
0.0009 |
400 |
0.0010 |
0.0020 |
0.0015 |
36% |
21 |
0.0007 |
Frame Specifications
Frame ID |
Frame OD |
Frame Thickness (inches) |
Pattern Size (inches) |
05x05 |
07x07 |
0.750 |
3x3 |
05x07 |
07x09 |
0.750 |
3x5 |
08x10 |
10x12 |
0.750 |
6x8 |
10x10 |
12x12 |
0.750 |
8x8 |
12x12 |
14x14 |
1.000 |
9x9 |
12x17 |
15x20 |
1.000 |
9x14 |
15x15 |
18x18 |
1.000 |
11x11 |
20x20 |
23x23 |
1.000 |
16x16 |
24x24 |
27x27 |
1.000 |
20x20 |
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Custom larger frames are available upon request.
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