November 1998
Newman Roller Master 7700 Screen Stretcher
Stretching roller frames has never been what most people would consider fun and easy. Ripping screen mesh, busting your knuckles or, our favorite, getting smacked in the forehead when the wrench slips can lead to the occasional throwing of the screen against the wall out of frustration (not an uncommon sight in many screen departments). More...

August 1998
New Floodbars
All automatic screenprinting machines employ the same general floodbar principle, which is basically a flat, straight piece of aluminum bracketed behind the squeegee. There have been no significant changes in the floodbar since its inception — that is, until recently. Actually, the Newman floodbars by Stretch Devices have been around for a few years, but with the recent advancements in squeegee design, also spearheaded by Stretch Devices, they are now beginning to catch on. More...

July 1998
Stretch Devices, L.O.C. Gauge
There are many different methods employed to level pallets and print heads on a press – many aren't very accurate and are time consuming. The idea is to have all of your pallets in the same plane with the print heads an equal and parallel distance away. The L.O.C. Gauge from Stretch Devices makes the process quick, simple and accurate.More...

June 1998
Newman Constant Force Squeegees
This month we look at something a little different, the Newman squeegee from Stretch Devices. The design of this squeegee is a radical departure from conventional squeegees in use today. The squeegee comes in two versions - one for manual printing and one for automatic. More...