{"id":645,"date":"2017-04-27T17:04:55","date_gmt":"2017-04-27T17:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anatol.com\/2017\/04\/27\/keep-your-screen-printing-quality-high-with-proper-screen-tension\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T11:36:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T11:36:50","slug":"keep-your-screen-printing-quality-high-with-proper-screen-tension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anatol.com\/ru\/keep-your-screen-printing-quality-high-with-proper-screen-tension\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Screen Printing Quality High with Proper Screen Tension"},"content":{"rendered":"

When your prints aren’t turning out quite as they should, your screen tension may be to blame! Not only can improperly tensioned screens reduce your print quality, they can also lessen your shop\u2019s efficiency. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to make sure your screens are set up for optimum performance.<\/p>\n

Put yourself in this situation: You\u2019re beginning a print run when you start to notice your prints are coming out blurry, smeared, or otherwise flawed. The suspects that\u2019ll probably jump to mind first are your artwork and your screen printing press<\/a>. As you investigate the root of the problem, you find your artwork was set up perfectly and your press appears to be operating normally. What\u2019s to blame for the misprints? Your screen tension may be a less obvious culprit, but it can cause big problems.<\/p>\n

How Does Improper Tension Affect Your Printing?<\/h2>\n

Screen tension is how tightly your mesh is stretched in the frame, measured in Newtons per square centimeter (N\/cm2<\/sup>). Over time, screens lose tension as repeated strokes of the squeegee strain and distort the mesh, making it more difficult for the mesh to return to its original shape. Screens with improper tension can cause a whole host of issues:<\/p>\n