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SCREEN PRINTING PRESSES
Screen grabs
Whether you’re buying your first manual, investing in another automatic, or installing a monster oval,
choosing the right screen printing press to meet your printshop’s specific needs is crucial. Start the
process here, with our review of 2017’s manual and automatic machines
AWT World Trade
The Rototex II and Centurian II
AWT World Trade says its Rototex II manual textile printer offers
“the perfect combination” of versatile production and easy opera-
tor handling: “Built with a low profile and height adjustable screen
holder arms, the Rototex II can reduce operator fatigue and valua-
ble production time.”
Rototex II’s multi-directional X/Y registration system enables the
operator to perform quick colour-to-colour set-up, explains the
company, adding: “This heavy-duty system will not wear or vibrate
out of register even during extended production runs.” Off-contact
control allows operators to directly manage ink deposit for excel-
lent fine line and halftone reproduction.
Also from AWT World Trade is the Centurian II automatic textile
printer, which the company says has been built for “versatility and
excellent all-around performance”. It has a standard speed of 75
dozen garments per hour, and incorporates more than 20 “state-
of-the art” features for operator convenience and print quality. The
company reports that Centurian’s PLC (programmable logic con-
troller) with a compatible touchscreen interface “ensures maximum
control” throughout operation, and has multiple screen menus
for ease of use. “To ensure the highest print quality, electro-me-
chanical indexer and carriage drives provide consistent print/flood
cycling for smooth results from front to back,” explains AWT World
Trade. “Centurian’s lock-in heads and pallet-tip supports guarantee
even print pressure over the entire image – regardless of size – for
zero pallet deflection, ensuring an even tone throughout the print
stroke.”
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www.awt-gpi.com/The Rototex II (top) and Centurian II from AWTWorld Trade