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MZX and M3 Panels are different sizes The supplier should NOT be telling people they work in both frames.
Just to clarify, yes, the shapes on the M3 and MZX frames would need to be very different to work. I can also tell you that we have yet to manufacture a Flash Panel in the 23x31 MZX size for Stretch, so anyone selling them would probably try and say that the M3 would work in either frame. With the extreme shapes that are used on those, I can pretty much guarantee that they won't interchange. The corners and tubes are much smaller on the MZX which would require a completely different pre-softening and deflection measurement. That combined with the fact that the M3 is a smaller ID, makes for an almost impossible dual purpose panel.
Rockers, if your interested you can send me a frame and panel so I can compare to what we've got here. Email me(danny@usrecognition.com) and I will send you my shop addy. I'll compare to our stuff then ship it back your way, let me know if your interested that way we can figure out how your panels are comparing to ours.
Something that isn't being mentioned is that there are multiple shapes for the Newman Flash Panels. Stretch requested that the fabrics all be brought up to 45N and that requires a different size and shape for each mesh. Some similar meshes like the N102 and N115 are done on the same shape, but when you venture out to an N300 the physical shape of the mesh changes greatly. The pre-softening, deflection and tension levels of the M3 panels are designed for use on only the M3 frames and corners. That said, if you have one of the larger shapes that will actually reach the rollers of an MZX, you can certainly stretch it, but it won't give you the results that a properly sized panel would. If you wanted to kick me over an email Matthias, I'd love to share a bit more about the NFP with you and if I can get some added details from you I can see if the will work in house and let you know.Thanks - Ron
Listen to what Ron is saying. I agree that yes, they will fit. But you will not get the optimal results if you are using the wrong profile. Personally, I love them and can't imagine not having them. 500 plus screens in my shop, with mesh counts from 26 to 355, and EVERY one is a Shur-Loc panel. But that's just part of my system. They are a perfect fit IN MY SHOP.