Shur-Loc Mesh Panel EZ 23" x 31" - 175/55 Yellow
Professional 23" x 31" yellow screen printing mesh panel featuring a 175 threads-per-inch mesh count and 55-micron thread diameter, designed for Shur-Loc E-Z Frames and engineered for consistent tension, detailed printing, and dependable production performance.
Characteristics
The Shur-Loc Mesh Panel EZ 23" x 31" – 175/55 Yellow is a professional-grade replacement mesh panel designed for use with the Shur-Loc E-Z Frame System. Shur-Loc's panel system allows screen printers to stretch and replace mesh in-house without adhesives or the conventional process required for glued static frames. Shur-Loc states that E-Z screens can be stretched in approximately 2–3 minutes.
The 175/55 specification indicates approximately 175 threads per inch with a 55-micron thread diameter. The first number represents the threads per inch, while the second represents the thread diameter in microns.
This medium-to-fine mesh configuration provides a useful balance between image definition and ink deposit, making it well suited for detailed textile graphics, lettering, spot-color work, and other applications requiring greater detail than lower mesh counts while maintaining practical ink flow.
The yellow-dyed mesh helps reduce light transmission and scattering through the mesh threads during exposure, supporting improved stencil-edge definition compared with equivalent white mesh. Because dyed mesh absorbs more exposure light, additional exposure time may be required compared with white mesh.
Shur-Loc's E-Z system is designed to provide repeatable, high-tension screens while allowing the mesh panel to be removed and replaced when necessary. The system is boltless and glueless, helping simplify screen maintenance and reduce dependence on permanently stretched static frames.
- 23" x 31" panel size designed for compatible Shur-Loc E-Z frames
- 175/55 mesh configuration provides a balance of image detail, mesh strength, and controlled ink deposit
- 175 threads per inch for moderately detailed screen printing applications
- 55-micron thread diameter
- Yellow-dyed mesh helps control light scattering during stencil exposure for improved image definition
- Designed specifically for the reusable Shur-Loc E-Z Frame System
- Replaceable mesh panel allows worn or damaged mesh to be replaced without replacing the entire compatible frame
- Shur-Loc E-Z system is designed for fast in-house screen stretching
- Glueless system eliminates the adhesive normally required to permanently attach mesh to static frames
- Boltless design eliminates the need to loosen and retighten frame bolts during mesh replacement
- Designed to provide consistent screen tension for reliable registration and repeatable print quality
- Reusable frame system allows the mesh panel to be replaced while continuing to use the compatible E-Z frame
- Professional monofilament polyester screen printing mesh
- Install the mesh panel according to the recommended Shur-Loc E-Z Frame stretching sequence and tension recommendations.
- Maintain proper, even tension across the panel to help improve registration, stencil performance, and print consistency.
- Because yellow mesh absorbs more exposure light than comparable white mesh, exposure times may need to be increased.
- Perform an exposure test when establishing settings for a new emulsion, mesh, or exposure system.
- The 175/55 mesh configuration is a versatile choice for moderately detailed artwork where controlled ink deposit and good image definition are important.
- Match the mesh count to the ink system, artwork, stencil thickness, substrate, and desired ink deposit.
- Avoid sharp tools or excessive force when installing, reclaiming, or cleaning the mesh panel.
- Inspect the mesh regularly for damaged threads or excessive wear.
- Verify screen tension when consistent registration and repeatable print quality are critical.
- Detailed textile screen printing
- Spot-color graphics
- Lettering and logos
- Moderately detailed artwork
- Applications requiring controlled ink deposits
- Designs requiring good stencil and image definition
- General-purpose screen printing
- Manual screen printing presses
- Automatic screen printing presses
- Production environments using Shur-Loc E-Z frame systems
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