What Is a Screen Gasket?
A screen gasket is a crucial component in screen printing, designed to enhance printing precision and mitigate ink leakage.
Positioned between the screen frame and the printing bed, it addresses ink leakage by filling physical gaps and sealing them with a flexible material. This dual approach facilitates accurate and high-quality prints while minimizing cleaning requirements.
Widely utilized in silk screen printing environments such as factories, studios, educational settings, and by hobbyists, screen gaskets comprise a flexible body, adhesive, and double-sided tape. The flexible body molds to the contours of the screen frame and printing bed, with adhesive or double-sided tape ensuring a firm attachment. This configuration not only boosts printing precision and efficiency but also decreases the frequency of clean-ups from ink spillage. Additionally, screen gaskets are recognized for their durability and cost-effectiveness.