What's in your dip tank

[Rockers]

We have been using CCI Microwash 2 in our dip tank but I can't see myself getting hooked on that stuff.
What's in your tank?

[Prosperi-Tees]

Try the new CCI dip n strip. Love it.

[Rockers]

Try the new CCI dip n strip. Love it.

I was looking at the dip'n'strip just now. How many screens can you get recycled with one tank filling?

[Shawn (EIP)]

I quit using the dip tank once the last batch expired CCI. I tried just for the hell of it to spray ink remover and emulsion remover at the same time , scrub it in and pressure wash it out. I'm reclaiming screens just as fast or at least it feels like it. I think I'm going to lay the dip to rest for awhile.

[jasonl]

I quit using the dip tank once the last batch expired CCI. I tried just for the hell of it to spray ink remover and emulsion remover at the same time , scrub it in and pressure wash it out. I'm reclaiming screens just as fast or at least it feels like it. I think I'm going to lay the dip to rest for awhile.

And your roller frames WILL last longer, thats why I HATE dip tanks.

[alan802]

Easiway Supra.  We are about 600 screens into a fresh batch and it could use a recharge right now.

And we can reclaim about 20 screens an hour with the dip tank and 8-10 the old school way, it's not even close, plus we use a hell of a lot less chemical overall since we went dippin.

[inkbrigade]

We've tried some CCI and I hated it. We've been using the Fran Marr one step clear for like 3 to 4 years. It's awesome we get about 600 screens

[jasonl]

I reclaim an average of 22 screens an hour, the OLD SCHOOL WAY.

[alan802]

I reclaim an average of 22 screens an hour, the OLD SCHOOL WAY.

Thin stencils, high mesh counts?  If we had 230 and up with 20 micron stencils then we could do it, but not mid and low mesh.  It takes too long for the ER to break down thicker stencils with a spray bottle and scrubber, so while screens are soaking we are cleaning one.

[Screened Gear]

I would love to start a video post of everyone reclaiming screens. I know we could all learn a ton. Who wants to go first???

[jasonl]

I reclaim an average of 22 screens an hour, the OLD SCHOOL WAY.

Thin stencils, high mesh counts?  If we had 230 and up with 20 micron stencils then we could do it, but not mid and low mesh.  It takes too long for the ER to break down thicker stencils with a spray bottle and scrubber, so while screens are soaking we are cleaning one.

spray bottle and scrub pad, what?  I use a garden sprayer 110 to 305 mesh coated 2/1.  No problems.  It really depends on how much u dilute the concentrate.

[alan802]

I reclaim an average of 22 screens an hour, the OLD SCHOOL WAY.

Thin stencils, high mesh counts?  If we had 230 and up with 20 micron stencils then we could do it, but not mid and low mesh.  It takes too long for the ER to break down thicker stencils with a spray bottle and scrubber, so while screens are soaking we are cleaning one.

spray bottle and scrub pad, what?  I use a garden sprayer 110 to 305 mesh coated 2/1.  No problems.  It really depends on how much u dilute the concentrate.

We've used chemicals that you dilute and some you don't, it's pretty much all the same.  We know how to reclaim, I'm simply saying it's impossible to clean 22 of our screens in an hour with any other method other than a dip tank, that's why we use it.  Not one of the 10+ emulsion removers we've used over the years will break down the emulsion fast enough to reclaim that many screens an hour, just simple chemistry based on emulsion type and thickness at our shop.  A 2/1 coating method with some emulsions will give you thin stencils, so I can see how it's possible.  But a 70 micron stencil literally takes 3 times longer to break down than a 20 micron stencil.  Our 230's reclaim in a minute with the dip tank versus a 110 that takes 10 minutes or more with a messy screen.

[jasonl]

i can see that, my 2/2 with waterbase emulsion is more difficult.  Dip tank would make it easier if you had superthick stencils.   Guess every shop is different.

[chubsetc]

I am using Supra in my tank but feel it doesn't do a great job breaking down ink, I always clean the ink first then dip to reclaim the stencil, am I doing something wrong?

[brandon]

Franmar all the way. Thanks Ink Brigade! We just got about 4/5 months out of 15 gallons for three presses. 60 screens a day easy if not way more