Two print formats
Select between the published 20 × 30 and 30 × 40-inch maximum print areas.
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Screen printing
Clamshell Flat Screen Printer
A clamshell format for screen printing and spot UV.
Mechanical clamshell screen printing for flat materials.
Configured around your material, process and production needs.
- Format 1
- 20 × 30 in
- Format 2
- 30 × 40 in
- Mechanism
- Mechanical clamshell
The technology, explained
A clamshell format for screen printing and spot UV.
01 — OVERVIEWThe Clamshell Mechanical Flat Screen Printer is an APL option for flat screen-printing work, with the source specifically identifying UV spot coating as an application. Two published maximum print areas are available: 20 × 30 and 30 × 40 inches.
The mechanical clamshell arrangement should be selected around the required image area and sheet handling. Discuss the screen frame, coating and curing process to establish an appropriate print-finishing setup.
Inside the machine
Designed around
the details.
Explore the capabilities that shape this machine’s role on your production floor.
Mechanical design
A clamshell mechanical arrangement forms the basis of this model range.
Spot UV application
APL specifically identifies UV spot coating as a suitable use of the machine.
Process pairing
Choose the screen and UV-curing arrangement around the coating and printed substrate.
Product configuration
| Configuration detail | Published product profile |
|---|---|
| Format 1 | 20 × 30 in |
| Format 2 | 30 × 40 in |
| Mechanism | Mechanical clamshell |
Published output figures refer to reference configurations. Actual results depend on material, artwork, process settings and selected options.
THE MATERIAL IS THE STARTING POINTApplication possibilities
Where this
technology fits.
- UV spot coating
- Flat screen printing
- Sheet-fed print finishing
Material study shown for illustration. Discuss the actual substrate and intended finish with APL.
Plan your next step
A better brief.
A better fit.
Bring these details to your first conversation with the APL team.
- 01Material shape, dimensions and printable area
- 02Artwork detail, colour count and registration needs
- 03Screen dimensions, ink and drying or pretreatment process
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