Thunder Manual Screen Printing Press

Built with Anatol’s industrial-strength construction and innovative design.

Maximum Screen Size 26″ x 36″.
Maximum Print Area 21″ x 28″.

Available in configurations of: 4 stations/4 colors up to 12 stations/12 colors.

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Description

The Thunder is an industrial-grade manual screen printing press designed to handle high-demand printing while minimizing wear and tear on the user. The most durable manual screen printing machine on the market, the Thunder is an excellent addition as a sampling or production press. It has the same pallet arm and carousel design as the Anatol automatic screen printing machines. The dual bearing system provides easy movement throughout the day. The Thunder is available with possible configurations of 4 Station/4 Colors, 4 Station/6 Colors, 6 Station/6 Colors, 4 Station/8 Colors, 8 Station/8 Colors, 10 Station/10 Colors and 12 Station/12 Colors.

Standard features

Design and Construction
  • Double bearing registration locks ensure the utmost print
    quality when running multi-color jobs
  • Heavy-duty steel frame and roller bearings support quick and smooth operation
  • Conical gusseting system provides uniform pallet arm support to prevent the pallets from flexing or twisting. When printing, it is important that pallets are unyielding to squeegee pressure
  • 100% tool-less setup and operation
Registration
  • Three point micro registration of the screen in a true X & Y axis (front to back, left to right, rotational movement)
  • Fine threaded micro registration (same system as our automatic presses)
  • Easy to read micro registration targets
  • Compatible with Anatol’s ARME pre-registration system, as well as many other common pre-registration systems available on the market
Pallet System
  • 16’’x 22’’ solid aluminum, low profile rubber coated pallets standard, with a variety of specialty and custom pallets available separately
  • Slide-style pallet system
  • Four-point pallet leveling system
  • Swivel feet on screen clamps to prevent movement while tightening
  • Laser alignment system for quick and easy apparel adjustment
Options
  • Air screen clamps
  • Jacket hold down pallets
  • Youth and sleeve pallets
  • Vacuum pallets
  • Quick release pallet system
  • Choice of side or rear clamps at no extra cost
  • Quartz flash cure units on height-adjustable floor stands
Print Heads
  • Print heads have an adjustable, spring-guided tensioning system; no lubrication required
  • Off-contact and screen pitch adjustments are located on each print head
  • ’’All Heads Down’’ feature on models with an equal number of stations and colors allows you to print any color from any print head on any pallet
  • Adjustable side screen clamps provide maximum stability
Air screen clamps
  • Secure your screens instantly with the flick of switch to ensure exact registration alignment. (Requires air compressor.)

Thunder Specifications

Colors/StationsDiameterMax Screen SizeMax Print SizeStandard Pallet Size
4/49’6″ (290 cm)
with screens in
26″ x 36″
66 cm x 91 cm
21″ x 28″
53 cm x 71 cm
16″ x 22″
41 cm x 56 cm
6/49’6″ (290 cm)
with screens in
26″ x 36″
66 cm x 91 cm
21″ x 28″
53 cm x 71 cm
16″ x 22″
41 cm x 56 cm
6/69’6″ (290 cm)
with screens in
26″ x 36″
66 cm x 91 cm
21″ x 28″
53 cm x 71 cm
16″ x 22″
41 cm x 56 cm
8/410’10” (330 cm)
with screens in
26″ x 36″
66 cm x 91 cm
21″ x 28″
53 cm x 71 cm
16″ x 22″
41 cm x 56 cm
8/810’10” (330 cm)
with screens in
26″ x 36″
66 cm x 91 cm
21″ x 28″
53 cm x 71 cm
16″ x 22″
41 cm x 56 cm
10/1013’9″ (419 cm)
with screens in
26″ x 36″
66 cm x 91 cm
21″ x 28″
53 cm x 71 cm
16″ x 22″
41 cm x 56 cm
12/1215’2″ (462 cm)
with screens in
26″ x 36″
66 cm x 91 cm
21″ x 28″
53 cm x 71 cm
16″ x 22″
41 cm x 56 cm

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Certification & Warranty

Certification & Warranty

Two-Year Limited Warranty

Premium service that will exceed your expectations

Customer Service and Support are a way of life at Anatol Equipment. We strive to improve our service to keep your equipment running like the day you had it installed. This is our commitment to every customer. Two-year limited warranty.

Anatol Support Contacts

We are always ready to help!

847-582-1825

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Questions & Answers

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What Our Customers Are Saying
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    Best Screen Printer company, and customer service don’t waste your money on anything else! Waited a year and was worth every cent.

    Alexander Weston Avatar Alexander Weston

    We have had a great experience with Anatol from the very beginning through post setup/training. Paul really helped us decide on the best equipment for our needs and Gene did... read more

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    Paul was very helpful. I knew upgrading to this equipment would be a game changer, and I’m not disappointed. The Thunder is faster to set up than my old press... read more

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    I purchased an Anatol Thunder 6 color press. When I got the press in and set up it was very clear that this is a quality built press. It is... read more

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ESSENTIAL ADD-ONS

Choose helpful accessories to make your work simpler and more perfect

Cooling Fan

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Cooling Fan

COOLING FAN MODULE
FOR ANATOL AUTOMATIC PRESSES

  • Quickly and easily mounts in the print carriage of an Anatol VOLT, Vector or Titan automatic press
  • Make tool-less adjustments exactly as you would adjust a squeegee or flood bar
  • The independent power supply is attached to the fan housing with a hard cable.
  • The Cooling Fan is powered by a 110V or 220V power supply.
  • The device’s maximum power is 62W.
Mobile Forge In-line Heat Press

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Mobile Forge In-line Heat Press

Mobile Forge
In-line Heat Press

Improve your print quality and expand your screen printing possibilities with Anatol’s easy to use Mobile Forge in-line traveling iron unit!

The Mobile Forge iron mounts in the print carriage of your Anatol automatic press and provides heat and pressure to your substrate. Use it to mat down fibers and smooth your ink layers, reducing fibrillation and giving you a solid underbase for bright, vibrant prints on dark garments. Apply foil transfers and cure discharge ink right on your screen printing press and more!

Anatol Registration Made Easy

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ARME: Anatol Registration Made Easy

ARME: Anatol Registration Made Easy

User-friendly registration system compatible with all Anatol automatic and manual presses.

Available in 6 configurations for screen sizes of: 20″x24″, 21″x28″, 23″x31″, 23″x33″, 25″x36″ and 26″x36″.

Roller Squeegee

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Roller Squeegee

Roller Squeegee

Attach to your Anatol automatic press to prevent fibrillation and increase print quality.

  • Tool-less installation and adjustments.
  • Includes retensionable mat-down frame.
  • Quickly and easily mounts in the print carriage of an Anatol VOLT, Vector or Titan automatic press.
Screen Printing Press Squeegees

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Screen Printing Press Squeegees

Screen Printing Press Squeegees

It’s important to have the best quality screen printing squeegees for your screen printing machine. Anatol’s squeegee holders are a single piece of solid aluminum to ensure uniform shape and performance for years to come. Our squeegee holders have been engineered to work flawlessly with our innovative Quick Release system. Anatol will customize squeegees to your requirements, and work with you to meet your unique needs.

Double Sleeve Pallet

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Double Sleeve Pallet

Double Sleeve Pallet

Double Sleeve Pallet: print twice as much on one platen, from two sleeves at once, to multiple items. The broad cut-out area provides ample clearance when printing on sweatshirts or other bulky items.

  • Made with premium-grade aluminum plates.
  • Rubber-coated with Buna rubber.
  • Available in quick-release or standard-slide styles.
  • The pallet is compatible with Anatol manual and automatic presses.
Jacket Hold Down Pallet

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Jacket Hold Down Pallet

Jacket Hold Down Pallet

Jacket Hold Down Pallets used on ANATOL machines, namely automatic VOLT, TITAN, VECTOR and manual machines.

  • Made with premium-grade aluminum plates.
  • Rubber-coated with Buna rubber.
  • Available in quick-release or standard-slide styles.
  • The pallet is compatible with Anatol manual and automatic presses.
Umbrella Hold-Down Pallet

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Umbrella Hold-Down Pallet

Umbrella Hold-Down Pallet

This pallet is designed for printing on umbrellas. The pallet holds the umbrella securely in place and keeps the surface flat and taut for easy, consistent printing.

  • Made with premium-grade aluminum plates.
  • Rubber-coated with Buna rubber.
  • Available in quick-release or standard-slide styles.
  • The pallet is compatible with Anatol manual and automatic presses.
Flood Bars for Screen Printing Machines

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Flood Bars for Screen Printing Machines

Flood Bars for Screen Printing Machines

High performance flood bars available in two styles.

Standard and wing-style options available.

Custom sizes available.

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