high duty shock-proof screen tension meter
Before you buy a screen tension meter, we think you should know what makes the Newman ST1E Meter special.
The Newman ST1E Meter is the only meter in the world with all stainless steel hardened gears, shock-proof industrial grade internal gear movement and all jewel sapphire bearings, giving you a screen tension meter of exceptional quality that will last longer and produce consistent readings every time. (All other mechanical meters have non-compound softer brass gears and bushing, greatly reducing their shock-resistance, long-term accuracy and life.) The crystal is shatterproof and curved to avoid glare and the heavy-duty protective aluminum housing makes for the most durable meter made anywhere
Each Newman ST Tension Meter has been calibrated with weights and instruments that are traceable to the United States Department of Commerce and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
The only bi-directional screen tension meter manufactured in the United States.
| Newman ST-Meter Comparison | Model ST1E | Model ST2E |
| Eight sapphire jewel bearings | Yes | No |
| Six compound hardened stainless steel gears | Yes | No(3 brass) |
| Shock-proof unitized internal gear movement | Yes | Yes |
| Direct Reading in NEWTONS/cm +-1% accuracy | Yes | No(+-2%) |
| Available in kilograms/meter | Yes | Yes |
| Shatterproof crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Heavy-duty protective aluminum housing | Yes | Yes |
NOTE: For mesh brands other than Newman Roller Mesh®, please consult the mesh manufacturer for recommended mesh tension levels.
high strength roller Mesh
Newman, Roller Mesh has been in continuous production use for printing high-volume to low-volume for the past 20 Years all over the world. The engineering continues to evolve and improve.
The Newman Roller Mesh Snap Panel is the ultimate combination of Mesh and Stretching Technology and has Dramatically Evolved and developed into:
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS USING HIGHER and CONSTANT NEWTONS USING NEWMAN ROLLER MESH
| Mesh Count | CM | % Open Area | Max. Tension Newton/cm |
Weave | Color |
| N40 | 16/cm | 64 | 60 | PW | Wht |
| N58 | 24/cm | 47 | 75 | PW | Wht |
| N88 | 34/cm | 48 | 80 | PW | Wht |
| N102 | 43/cm | 55 | 48 | PW | Yel |
| N115 | 45/cm | 42 | 75 | PW | Yel |
| N128 | 50/cm | 47 | 65 | PW | Yel |
| N166 | 65/cm | 39 | 63 | PW | Yel |
| N205 | 81/cm | 38 | 62 | PW | Yel |
| N272 | 107/cm | 37 | 52 | PW | Yel |
| N300 | 118/cm | 32 | 43 | PW | Yel |
| N380 | 150/cm | 33 | 34 | PW | Yel |
| N380 | 150/cm | 34 | 28 | PW | Yel |
NOTE: For mesh brands other than Newman Roller Mesh®, please consult the mesh manufacturer for recommended mesh tension levels.
high tension automatic textile frames
Newman manual and standard size automatic textile frames are engineered to print at high tensions. Newman Roller Frame users have reported a 30% increase in production printing with high tension.
In the process of screen printing, the best printing equipment in the world can do no better than the screen it holds. A good frame must be stable enough to maintain its squareness and flatness under the force of the highest mesh tension. Even if a frame is stable and does not change, however, the mesh does. The fibers of the best mesh begin to relax soon after the force of the squeegee is applied. The Newman Roller Frame® meets the rigidity and stability requirements. The Newman Roller Frame® then goes further, actually strengthening the characteristics of the mesh with each retensioning between print runs, and after reclaiming. Additional sizes, kits, packages, tools and tool kits are available
M3-UL Ultra-Light Newman Roller Frames®. Manufactured by Stretch Devices, Inc. Our most popular automatic frame model. Take control of your screen making and screen printing variables. Over 30 years of proven technology.
Newman Roller Frames® provide maximum screen tension which controls ink build-up, dramtically reduces set-up times, and lowers reject rates. Tension loss after printing is easily controlled. Quickly (30-60 secs.) rotate only one roller to retension and restore your mesh to it's original tension (Newtons) level; increasing your fabric life and gaining control of printing variables. No need to store frames. Reduce your frames on hand, increase valuable shop space, and library only your film and digital file. INVEST YOUR MONEY. Like other capital equipment in your shop, Newman Roller Frames® are a long-term investment engineered to last! In most cases, Newman Roller Frames® can be combined with lease purchases.
M3-UL frame profile: 1 5/8" roller diameter.
| MODEL | SIZE | DESCRIPTION |
| MZX-UL™ | 18 x 20 inc | 3 rollers with 18" square bar |
| MZX-UL™ | 23 x 26 inc | 3 rollers with 23" square bar |
| MZX-UL™ | 23 x 28 inc | 3 rollers with 23" square bar |
| MZX-UL™ | 23 x 31 inc | 4 rollers (no square bar) |
| CATEGORY-1 | CATEGORY-2 | CATEGORY-3 | CATEGORY-4 | |||||
| MODEL | M3-UL™ | M3-UL™ | M3-UL™ | M3-UL™ | M3-UL™ | M3-UL™ | M3-UL™ | M3-UL™ |
| SIZE | 23 x 31 inc | 23 x 33 inc | 25 x 33 inc | 25 x 36 inc | 26 x 36 inc | 31 x 42 inc | 33 x 42 inc | 33 x 43 inc |
| DESCRIPTION | All Rollers | All Rollers | All Rollers | All Rollers | All Rollers | All Rollers | All Rollers | All Rollers |
| CATEGORY-5 | ||
| MODEL | M6-UL™ | M6-UL™ |
| SIZE | 47 x 51 inc | 47 x 52 inc |
| DESCRIPTION | All Rollers | All Rollers |
high tension textile roller master
ACHIEVE HIGHER SCREEN TENSIONS FASTER
"Using the Roller Master, you can tension any size Newman Roller Frame in seconds. We love how easy the Roller Master is to learn and operate, and that it produces a flat screen every time.
We're saving substantial time and energy in stretching frames and we have the ability to stretch fabric in all four directions at once. We also get consistent tension from screen to screen by easily pre-determining the air setting."
BENEFITS
| MODEL | SIZE | FLOOR DIMENSIONS |
| LX™ | MZX™ 18" x 20" ID w/sq bar and MZX™ 23" x 26" OD w/sq bar | 31"W x 34"L x 36"H |
| L2™ | *MZX™ 23" x 31" OD or M3™ 23" x 31" OD up to M™3 25" x 33" OD | 33"W x 41"L x 36"H |
| L3™ | M3™ 23" x 31" OD up to M3™ 26" x 36" OD | 34"W x 44"L x 36"H |
| L4™ | *Stretches all frames listed for Models LX™, L2™ and L3™ | 34"W x 44"L x 36"H |
| L5™ | *Custom Table up to 64 inches OD | TBD |
| PB-1™ | M3IA™ & M3I3A™ Box Beam frames up to 8' x 11' OD | TBD |
| PB-2™ | M6I2A™ Box Beam frames up to 10' x 18' OD | TBD |
| PB-3™ | M6I3A™ Box Beam frames up to 13' x 28' OD | TBD |
* May require additional set of table wrenches or adaptors.
Approximately 100 psi of air hook-up required.