The platen is the most important part of the printing machine. The smooth, flat, heat-resistant platen can print high-quality printing results.The platen can be made into various sizes, shapes and materials, depending on the requirement of printing.
In screen printing industry,the platens,can be wood platens,rubber covered platens,aluminum platens,aluminum honeycomb platens,or melamine covered platens. of course,different kinds of platens have their advantages and disadvantages, let us discuss and study their characteristics.
Aluminum honeycomb platens
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These lightweight pallets are industry leaders in strength and durability, and are used to withstand the heat and production pressure of the screen printing process and enable the printing press to reach its full potential. |
Aluminum platens
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Aluminum platens are the most widely used platens by printers as their durability, longevity, and printing quality, offer a good return on investment.During the printing run, it changes as the aluminum platen heats up and maintains additional heat. |
Rubber covered platens
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The heat-resistant, 1/8-inch thick, rubber covering can be applied to any type of platen material.The better rubber platen coverings will be designed to withstand very high flash temperatures, and require replacement from time to time, |
