You need around 1000-1500 PSI to properly blow the emulsion out of the mesh after the emulsion remover has been applied to the screen.Īnd finally, how you apply the emulsion remover is important.
Without the proper pressure you will have a hard time getting the emulsion to wash out completely. The next thing to consider when reclaiming your screen is water pressure. If some parts of your screen are washing out fine, but other areas are being stubborn, your screen may not be coated evenly. An unevenly coated screen can cause issues when you try to reclaim the screen. First things first, make sure your screen is coated properly. When it comes to removing emulsion from your screen, there are a few things to consider. Your best best is to cut out the screen with a razor and have the frame re-meshed.Ĭlick below to watch a video in which Mick Orr, Applications & Training Specialist for Chromaline Screen Print Products, shows in detail what happens when you let emulsion remover dry on your screen. Unfortunately, the emulsion is now locked into the screen and the mesh is no longer any good.
Once the emulsion remover dries on the screen, you will no longer be able to reclaim that screen. What can I do? Is my screen ruined?Įmulsion remover should NEVER be allowed to dry on your screen. The emulsion remover is now completely dried on the stencil and I can't get the emulsion to wash off. I applied Chroma/Strip screen reclaimer but then I got distracted with a phone call and forgot about it. I went to reclaim my screen after printing. In this Q&A, Mick addresses a common question we receive about what to do when emulsion remover dries on the screen during the reclaiming process.
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