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Thanks for letting us know that mate! Awesome to get the perspective in the USA too. Onwards and Upwards!

hmmmm. debatable

We use a few (mostly plastisol) ink brands including Union / Rutland / Wilflex

and the RIP is called Print Fab: www.printfab.com/en/

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Thanks. you guys in the UK?

It was a great session. Felt like we could have talked for another 2.5 hours. We will be back for more. Thanks for sharing so much of the business with us, and the listeners.

head over to this address: anatol.com/presses/volt-automatic-screen-printing-machine/

This is an Anatol Volt Press, see here: anatol.com/presses/volt-automatic-screen-printing-machine/

You can contact the sales guy here: instagram.com/anatol_with_me/

Hi, thanks for your interest in anatol equipment, let me know your email address and I will send you the details, regards

Hi, thank you for your interest in anatol equipment, pls provide me with your email address so I can send you the details, Regards.

With a highlight white we choke 0.25 but that is split inner/outer in illustrator so the actual choke is half that which is 0.125

Hey, quite a bit, but its complex. Best thing would be to contact Sam directly on sam@ministryshirts.com.au he will be able to advise you.

Thanks

You are so welcome. Glad it was helpful.

Any tips or things to consider now that you have had the volt for sometime? I am considering the purchase of a 6/8. Thank you.@@ministryofshirts

Hey ​ @frap55 Probably the best thing would be to get in touch with Sam with any questions you have. You can dm the team on facebook.com/ministryshirtsaustralia/

Its a really well built machine, we love it!

I know, right!?

It's not an Anatol - its an old heatseeker (Australian) dryer. Its 3m long with a drying oven space of 2m (2 ovens together controlled independently). the lead in is not very long and the belt is not very wide. We replaced it with a super long and wide Vastex some time ago.

nice work

That's great

its mesmerising to watch!

you are so welcome. Shannon knows his stuff. A true artison!

Hey Hey Hey. From one Podcast to another, thanks!

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Hey @wagyu_killer thanks for your comments. I was unaware that Anatol did a 'double-decker' press. I imagine they are all a muchness in the end.

yah thats about right. it does not flash a second time though so it does cool down then.

77T

Its always essential to set the off-contact before you get the rego dialled in. It you do the rego first and then change the off contact the rego will drop out.

@@ministryofshirts Great and thanks!

We thought so too! Shannon is the man!

Quite flattered by that. For sure. Sam would be delighted. Just email him directly.

tell us in what way it is different?

If you mean the position in/out from the hub we just measure them from the back of the platen to the back of the arm. If you mean height then we have a totally different technique which requires a video.

@@ministryofshirts you said it right, just a simple measure from the back of the arm to make sure they're all even. Sounds good, running a simple two color print for our first job on the press. Ive watched your alignment videos, we should be good to go.

@@elitecircledesign39 awesome. feel free to reach out before you pull your hair out!

that's a Rutland Ink - remember to use a more open mesh than normal.

thanks Pete, great cameo of you in there too!

thanks for your question. There are a few things you can do to make this work properly. Reduce the ink some more so it is less sticky. Increase the screen mesh count to at least a 77T which will produce a finer print with less ink to connect to the other screens. You can also flash the garment between the top colours too. Wet on Wet takes a bit of practice but if you are using low mesh count screens and standard thickness of inks then it will build up too much on the underside of the other screens. With good wet on wet you will always have build up on the other screens which is fine and should get out of control. Lastly, always choose to put the colours in order of the size of each part of the print. Start with the smaller ones and build up to the larger ones as you progress through the print.

@@ministryofshirts Thank you very much for your comments. Indeed, I used a 54 T mesh and I'm not sure I printed from the smallest design element to the largest :) I will be careful next time I test 3 or 4 colors. It's very kind of you to take the time to answer me. See you soon.

@@LartiZen you are so welcome. Try a higher mesh count. Reduce them inks! but most of all have fun with it.

@@ministryofshirts Last question, what about wet on wet on dark garment whit water based ink ? Is it possible ? or better if dry the first white layer ? Thanks.

@@LartiZen yes always flash the underbase, wet on wet does not mean laying a colour down on top of another wet colour. It just means not flashing between each colour after you have laid and flashed the underbase.

sorry we cant help you there.

sorry we cant help you there.

We used 77T (196 US) mesh count on these highlights as the last two inks are printed wet on wet. If the print area is bigger and super blocky we would use a 90T (230 US) mesh count.😎

@@ministryofshirts we have an issue with our ink smearing around the image, lkke a shadow, what angles and pressure should we use to solve it?

@@moshemcnally2970 ok what ink type (waterbased or plastisol) and brand are you using and colour? What mesh counts are you using? Press type and brand? Automatic, Manual etc?

If its easier you can dm us on our facebook page: facebook.com/ministryshirtsaustralia

Thanks. Hope it was helpful.

Thanks

Not on an auto. the pressure that an auto-provides would most likely just bend the squeegee. Also even if you did the pressure would still cause the screen to connect to the zipper and would eventually pop the screen. Autos are just not as sensitive as a manual.

Thanks for your comments and questions. The Anatol Volt does not have pneumatic screen clamps. This video is not about the problem of screens moving when the clamps are fastened. Side clamps will work really well. Keep on printing!

@@ministryofshirts the micro registration locking knobs seems to be gone on the new models.

they are all there on our press. @@wagyu_killer

@@ministryofshirts on most manuals press they have it. not the screen clamp holder, the locking knobs to move the 3 point registration plates. on older volt i can see the locking knobs

ah right I understand you now. Yes they no longer use the locking knobs this is correct. The micro adjustments tends to be tight enough when the arms are clamped down. I believe the issue you that you are having is not related to not having the locking knobs on the rego as the screens are moving slightly when you lock in the screen clamps. You should look at the screen clamp mounts and check you have them tightened up, check that the holders are 100% level, and that the clamps themselves are not adjusted too tightly only the screen. You want them to be able to hold the screen well but not to put pressure on the screen such that it moves.@@wagyu_killer

Hey Jeff, thanks for the feedback. I am so glad the video helped. Let us know how you get on.

Thanks for the video! This has helped us a lot! Though We’ve are pressed for a couple months now but are still struggling with registration. Every time we lock the left clamp everything bumps out of reg. Any suggestions as to what you guys do to combate that ? Thanks!!

@@skatelogic800 apologies. only just saw this. How is it going now? If you are still having issues contact sam on sam@ministryshirts.com.au

Hey David, thanks for the question. Most (if not all) hoodies are a mix of Polyester and Cotton. You can get 100% Cotton ones but they are rare. The main question on quality is about the mix between the cotton poly. In the case of the Gildan 18500 it is 50/50 equal parts. Make for a warm hoodie but not always the smoothest print because of the poly content. Also tends to pill a little more than others with a higher cotton content like the AS Colour 5101 which is 80/20. The Gildan 18500 is a very good entry level hoodie for people balancing quality with cost.

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