Vastex Debuts New Screen Printing Kit

November 03, 2010

Vastex Intl., Allentown, Pa., has introduced its new DiGiT Screen Printing Kit designed for numbering NCAA basketball jerseys.

The system consists of a single sliding rail assembly (secured by the rear clamp of a manual screen printing press that has one to six stations) that holds one numbering screen burned with numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (NCAA basketball jerseys lack numbers 6, 7, 8 and 9).

The rail assembly has a roller bearing with detents and a yellow target arrow – allowing the operator to slide the screen left or right, and simply lower it to lock the desired number in place and print.

The system features five detent positions for each number, enabling the operator to fully compensate for the thinner number “1” in two ways: First, by removing excess space between the thinner number “1” and the adjacent number, and second, by centering the resulting two-digit number on the shirt, all in about five seconds, according to the company.

The sliding rail assembly, which fits virtually any rear clamp manual press, accommodates a 23” x 47” screen, containing one set of 10-inch numbers; a 23” x 47” screen, containing one set of 8-inch numbers; or a 23” x 38” screen, containing one combination set of 6- and 4-inch numbers.

A second rail assembly can be added to an additional station, providing two additional capabilities:
1) allowing numbers to be printed in one color with outlines in a second color for NCAA basketball shirts, or
2) allowing numbers to be printed in one color for NBA, WNBA and FIBA basketball jerseys, as well as for soccer, football and other athletic shirts.

Adding a second set of sliding rail assemblies (total of four) allows all 10 numbers to be printed with outlines in a second color.

According to the company, one operator can print up to 60, two-digit basketball shirts per hour in one color, or up to 40 in two colors. Two operators can print up to 120, two-digit shirts per hour in one color, or up to 60 in two colors.

The sliding screens also can be used for printing other variable graphics, including team and sponsor names, and chest images.

For more information, visit vastex.com. — S.G.



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