ImagesMagUK_February_2022

PF SCREEN PRINTING www.images-magazine.com 52 images FEBRUARY 2022 Exile Technologies: FreeStyler 2 Computer to Screen System The new FreeStyler 2 Computer to Screen System offers textile screen printers an affordable and cost- effective route into a computer-to- screen-based workflow, says Exile Technologies. Replacing the original FreeStyler DTS system, it offers “a new industrial all-metal design, and upgraded mechanics and electronics for improved precision and reliability”, whilst retaining its “low-cost disposable print cartridge design for low-maintenance operation”. “The FreeStyler 2 is configurable with one or two print cartridges that can be swapped out in seconds, with each cartridge capable of producing 50+ typical T-shirt images,” adds Exile. “It also now supports bi-directional print modes, which translates into increased imaging speeds of nearly 50%. “This frees screen printers from having to perform manual and labour- intensive film registration, instead the image stencil is digitally printed and registered directly on a normal emulsion-coated screen. “After imaging, the screen is ready for immediate exposure on the optional Expose DTS Under-Counter UV-LED Exposure system, and without the need for a glass or vacuum — after exposure the water-based ink washes off quickly and easily along with the unexposed emulsion.” The FreeStyler 2 supports screen frames up to 40 x 26” (105 x 66cm) with a 29 x 20” (735 x 505mm) maximum imaging area on screen, and comes with the ScreenMaker RIP, an OEM version of CadLink’s FilmMaker RIP software. MHM Direct GB: S-Type Xtreme MHM Direct GB says it supplies a comprehensive range of quality screen printing presses – from ASPE Rapid Tag printers, through Vastex manual carousels, to the flagship MHM Synchroprint 5000 fully automated press. The presses are complemented by the ‘gold-standard’ Tesoma range of gas-heated conveyor dryers along with electric textile dryers from Chiossi E Cavazzuti and Vastex, plus an extensive range of ancillaries and automated screen making/reclaiming equipment. “MHM presses are renowned for their performance, reliability and superior build quality,” says MHM Direct GB, adding that the S-Type Xtreme continues to be one of the most popular choices in the company’s range. The press offers “extremely fast” servo- driven indexing and high production speeds (MHM reports production speeds of up to 1,400 pieces per hour) and benefits from the M-Touch Pro tablet-style main command unit with fingertip controls for all main operator functions. The models available range from eight pallets (printing a maximum of six colours) up to 18 pallets (printing a maximum of 16 colours). “The eight-station/six-colour specification gives smaller customers and tote bag printers (who require super-fast production rates) access to the superior time-saving features and high production speeds normally associated with larger presses,” the company notes. The new FreeStyler 2 supports screen frames up to 40 x 26” The S-Type Xtreme offers production speeds of up to 1,600 pieces per hour, says MHM Direct GB