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screen printing => Screen Making => Topic started by: Sbrem on December 10, 2020, 02:08:21 PM

Title: Waterproof film on a roll
Post by: Sbrem on December 10, 2020, 02:08:21 PM
So, we've been having some issues of late with film starting to print out of register in the last 1/3 or so of the roll. It's the same supplier we've used for the last few years, the problem is going on 4 months now. We're on the east coast so a supplier there would be good; I used to use Fixxons, but they are 5 days away, which is kind of inconvenient when you haven't paid close attention and suddenly need film. So, who do we like?

Steve
Title: Re: Waterproof film on a roll
Post by: Frog on December 10, 2020, 02:36:49 PM
How about these guys in MI? https://www.gmgraphicssupply.com/collections/screen-printing-inkjet-film (https://www.gmgraphicssupply.com/collections/screen-printing-inkjet-film)
Title: Re: Waterproof film on a roll
Post by: rusty on December 10, 2020, 07:09:24 PM
we get ours from M&R out on Long Island. I don't know about the rolls but I am pretty sure the 13 x 19 is just Fixxons repackaged.
Title: Re: Waterproof film on a roll
Post by: blue moon on December 10, 2020, 08:20:54 PM
nazdar, never had any issues with their house brand. image something. . .

pierre
Title: Re: Waterproof film on a roll
Post by: 1964GN on December 11, 2020, 06:33:58 AM
nazdar, never had any issues with their house brand. image something. . .

pierre

I think it's Image Star. Get that with the 3" core and never look back, or get a CTS :)
Title: Re: Waterproof film on a roll
Post by: Sbrem on December 11, 2020, 10:59:43 AM
The Image Star is over double the price of what we use, so even if we lose a 3rd of a roll with the old stuff, it's still less. $174 vs. $74. I know about "you get what you pay for" but this is the same reason we don't pay for Epson's screen film either. I agree about the 3" core though...

Steve
Title: Re: Waterproof film on a roll
Post by: blue moon on December 11, 2020, 11:03:14 AM
The Image Star is over double the price of what we use, so even if we lose a 3rd of a roll with the old stuff, it's still less. $174 vs. $74. I know about "you get what you pay for" but this is the same reason we don't pay for Epson's screen film either. I agree about the 3" core though...

Steve

must be looking at the wrong film. It should be in the $70 range. make sure it's the 17" wide you are looking at. . .

 pierre
Title: Re: Waterproof film on a roll
Post by: Frog on December 11, 2020, 11:03:53 AM
The Image Star is over double the price of what we use, so even if we lose a 3rd of a roll with the old stuff, it's still less. $174 vs. $74. I know about "you get what you pay for" but this is the same reason we don't pay for Epson's screen film either. I agree about the 3" core though...

Steve

I have no idea about the core on the rolls that GM Graphics sells, but the price is certainly more reasonable
Title: Re: Waterproof film on a roll
Post by: 1964GN on December 11, 2020, 05:10:43 PM
The Image Star is over double the price of what we use, so even if we lose a 3rd of a roll with the old stuff, it's still less. $174 vs. $74. I know about "you get what you pay for" but this is the same reason we don't pay for Epson's screen film either. I agree about the 3" core though...

Steve

must be looking at the wrong film. It should be in the $70 range. make sure it's the 17" wide you are looking at. . .

 pierre

This ^
Title: Re: Waterproof film on a roll
Post by: Frog on December 11, 2020, 05:29:53 PM
The Image Star is over double the price of what we use, so even if we lose a 3rd of a roll with the old stuff, it's still less. $174 vs. $74. I know about "you get what you pay for" but this is the same reason we don't pay for Epson's screen film either. I agree about the 3" core though...

Steve

must be looking at the wrong film. It should be in the $70 range. make sure it's the 17" wide you are looking at. . .

 pierre

Been a while for me, but I think that the Nazdar site may list different prices for those not logged on with an account.
Title: Re: Waterproof film on a roll
Post by: Sbrem on December 14, 2020, 09:00:10 AM
The Image Star is over double the price of what we use, so even if we lose a 3rd of a roll with the old stuff, it's still less. $174 vs. $74. I know about "you get what you pay for" but this is the same reason we don't pay for Epson's screen film either. I agree about the 3" core though...

Steve

must be looking at the wrong film. It should be in the $70 range. make sure it's the 17" wide you are looking at. . .

 pierre

Been a while for me, but I think that the Nazdar site may list different prices for those not logged on with an account.

I suspect Andy is correct, as here's my screen shot...

Steve
Title: Re: Waterproof film on a roll
Post by: blue moon on December 14, 2020, 11:49:08 AM
wrong film.
https://sourceone.nazdar.com/P/2998/ISECFP-E-Film-Clear-Screen-Positive-Film

$73

pierre
Title: Re: Waterproof film on a roll
Post by: Sbrem on December 14, 2020, 12:21:34 PM
Much better, thank you!

Steve