Dip Tank Screen Hold Down

[kingscreen]

So we use aluminum statics here and as you all know, they float. We've used a number of ways to hold the screens down in the dip tank while reclaiming. From bricks to jugs of water, it's always been a pain in one way or another. I made a simple PVC rack that holds down 4 screens at a time and works like a magazine. There's enough room to load a new screen in the back and the one ready that has been in the longest pops out of the front. It's all made out of 1/2" PVC and a whole bunch of elbows. One side is not glued (see X's in the photo) so the rack can be removed when the tank is not in use (so you can put the lid on). Total build cost: $18 (including $7 PVC glue).

[Gilligan]

Dig it

[mk162]

when i stop by for a visit i will steal this...not the idea, the actual unit.

I think I have enough pvc around to make this.

[Printficient]

when i stop by for a visit i will steal this...not the idea, the actual unit.

I think I have enough pvc around to make this.

Do what you must.  But know this, you will not need it in Jan.  Also Rock Down to Electric Ave.

[TCT]

Ok we had a similar issue on our statics like everyone, crazy as it may be I just drill holes in opposing diagonal corners of the frame. The frame fills with water and sinks. When it is time to wash them out, while one is being washed the other one is up draining. It is done by the time the guy cleaning screens is ready for it. We have been doing it this way for probably two years, so far I don't see the downside!

[repogolfer]

We drilled a small hole on each side of the plastic tank towards the top and used an old wire handle from a gallon ink container.  Ran the wire through the hole and bent ends.  It holds down the front corners of the statics nice and still puts it under the solution..then when you take it out all you do is move the wire towards you and it allows just enough room for the screen to pop up like normal....its always there and it works like a charm.

Jon

[ol man]

use newmans

[screenprintguy]

We just use a five gal chem jug with a gal of water in it, lay it o mmmmm top see inks them to the bottom 

[sqslabs]

Used this setup for my dip tank and it works great.  Was fun to make, too.  Thanks for the post, kingscreen.

[3Deep]

Ok I never used a dip tank but you would think they would make something better to hold your screens down for the money you guys paid for that plastic tub, so that you wouldn't have to build anything. Nice idea though.

darryl

[kingscreen]

Used this setup for my dip tank and it works great.  Was fun to make, too.  Thanks for the post, kingscreen.

Nice!