When it comes to screen printing efficiency, automated screen reclaim systems are a game-changer. The JetBlack Auto Reclaim by Easiway is designed to reclaim 160-200 screens per hour with precision and ease. This step-by-step breakdown will guide you through how this innovative system works and why it’s an essential tool for high-volume screen printing shops.
Step 1: Pre-Treatment – Dip Tank Soak
Before loading screens into the JetBlack system, proper preparation is key. The process starts with:
// Removing tape and scraping excess ink from the screen.
// Dunking the screen into a dip tank filled with Easiway Supra reclaim solution.
// Letting the screen sit for 30 seconds to 1.5 minutes, depending on the strength of the chemical mixture.
// Draining excess solution by allowing the screen to rest momentarily above the tank, reducing chemical waste.
Important things to note, your ink and emulsion should still be on your screen, you want the Supra to soften it, but not remove it. The secret sauce is in this dip tank step, ensuring proper PH (should be around 2.5) of your dip tank with a chemical that is not too strong but strong enough to soften is key.
Once the excess solution has dripped off, the screen is loaded onto the conveyor belt for automated processing.
Step 2: Chamber One – Ink & Emulsion Removal
The first chamber does the heavy lifting, removing 90% of the ink and emulsion from the screen. Inside this chamber:
// Powerful nozzles blast away ink and emulsion, prepping the screen for further cleaning.
// Air nozzles prevent cross-contamination, ensuring chemicals and water remain in their designated sections.
// By the time the screen exits this chamber, only a light haze remains from the previous print.
Step 3: Middle Chamber – De-Hazing & Degreasing
This step is where Easiway 701 comes into play to deliver a pristine, ready-to-use screen. The process includes:
// Recirculating Easiway 701 across the mesh to de-haze and degrease the entire surface.
// Deep-cleaning open mesh areas, ensuring any left over residual and ghost images are removed.
// Air nozzles clearing excess 701, keeping the chemical where it belongs and reducing waste.
By the time the screen moves to the final chamber, all contaminants have been eliminated.
Step 4: Final Rinse & Reclaim Completion
In the last stage, the screen undergoes a final high-pressure rinse to remove any remaining haze or chemical residue. This chamber:
Uses pressure washers on both sides of the screen for a thorough final clean.
Ensures the screen is completely reclaimed and ready for drying.
The Result: Perfectly Reclaimed Screens in Record Time
When the screen exits the machine, it is fully reclaimed, free of haze, and ready for immediate reuse. With air nozzles reducing chemical waste and high-efficiency nozzles providing deep cleaning, the JetBlack Auto Screen Reclaim System streamlines the screen cleaning process for optimal performance.
For high-volume screen printers looking to increase efficiency, reduce chemical waste, and maintain top-tier screen quality, the JetBlack system is a must-have.
Want to see it in action? Watch our to experience the power of automated reclaim firsthand or visit us at our tech facilities in Clermont, FL, Fort Worth, TX, or Chicago, IL.
Ready to revolutionize your reclaim process? Contact us today to learn more about the Easiway JetBlack Auto Reclaim System and how it can optimize your screen printing workflow.
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