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Which mesh is right for your application?

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Mesh selection is very important to the screen printing process. Let us help you select the correct mesh for your specific application. Explore the various lines of mesh that we offer below, access our digital catalog, or contact your Technical Sales Representative for more personalized help.

Access our mesh catalog

Learn more about our line of screen printing mesh products in the latest version of our digital catalog.

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We manufacture quality mesh

That’s what we’ve said from the beginning. But what do we mean by “quality?” Find out below.



Balance

Balance

Our strict quality control standards ensure that our mesh boasts an ideal warp/weft balance, contributing to a stronger, longer lasting screen. See how this can help save you time.




Durability

Durability

Our polyester mesh features threads with a high modulus rating. This makes for a whole range of meshes that are exceptionally durable. See how this can benefit your bottom line when it comes to high volume textile printing.




Precision

Precision

Our Alpha Series polyester mesh boasts incredible dimensional accuracy. See how it can help improve registration and repeatability in your process.




Strength

Strength

Our V-Screen Next mesh features threads with strength superior to stainless steel. See the difference that strength can make in your industrial or electronic printing process.




NBC Mesh Inspection Tag & Flaw Marking

Visual Mesh Inspection

Every roll of NBC synthetic screen printing mesh is supplied with an inspection tag. Thickness and mesh count are precisely controlled and documented on the tag along with the location of any flaws—critical information for setting and maintaining your production standards.



While flaws are kept to a minimum by careful quality control, any flaw found under our thorough visual inspection is clearly marked1 to prevent it being stretched into your image area. All such partial weaving defects will be indicated at the edge of the mesh using either the blue sticker or blue stamped ink arrow illustrated below. In addition, NBC compensates for flaws by adding one half yard of mesh to the end of the roll free of charge for each flaw found.2

The NBC mesh inspection tag and flaw markers are details easily overlooked. But they can go a long way toward keeping your presses running and saving time spent troubleshooting print errors.

Downloadable Resources

Printable Flaw Marking Adjustment Notice

  1. In general, each marker will indicate a single flaw at that location. However, if several flaws occur within a single 4″ (10 cm) span, they will be represented by a single marker.[return]
  2. Flaw compensation policy applies only to NBC synthetic screen printing mesh. Metal mesh and industrial (e.g. filtering) mesh are not included. Additionally, any marked flaws within an 18″ (46 cm) space are considered to be one flaw and compensated with a ½ yard of material.[return]

NBC Mesh Tension Guide

Note: The tension measurements listed in this interactive table are intended only as a guideline.

Click here to download a printable copy of these mesh specifications

MESH CODE MESH COUNT /in (±3) MESH COUNT /cm (±3) THREAD DIAMETER µm STANDARD TENSION N/cm ADVANCED TENSION N/cm EXPERT TENSION N/cm
508 -024 PW 508 200 24 16 19 25
508 -027 TW 508 200 27 22 26 33
460 -027 PW 460 180 27 18 21 27
420 -027 PW 420 165 27 18 21 27
420 -030 PW 420 165 30 24 28 36
380 -027 PW 380 150 27 18 21 27
380 -030 PW 380 150 30 22 26 33
380 -033 PW 380 150 33 25 29 38
380 -035 TW 380 150 35 30 35 45
355 -027 PW 355 140 27 16 18 24
355 -030 PW 355 140 30 21 25 32
355 -035 PW 355 140 35 27 31 40
330 -027 PW 330 130 27 15 17 22
330 -030 PW 330 130 30 20 23 30
330 -035 PW 330 130 35 26 30 38
315 -027 PW 315 125 27 15 18 23
315 -030 PW 315 125 30 18 21 28
305 -030 PW 305 120 30 18 21 27
305 -033 PW 305 120 33 21 25 32
305 -035 PW 305 120 35 25 30 38
305 -040 PW 305 120 40 30 35 45
280 -035 PW 280 110 35 22 26 33
270 -040 PW 270 106 40 27 31 40
255 -035 PW 255 100 35 22 26 33
255 -040 PW 255 100 40 25 29 37
230 -040 PW 230 90 40 23 27 34
230 -045 PW 230 90 45 30 35 45
225 -048 PW 225 88 48 30 35 45
200 -045 PW 200 79 45 25 29 38
200 -048 PW 200 79 48 27 32 41
200 -055 PW 200 79 55 26 30 39
180 -048 PW 180 71 48 25 29 38
180 -055 PW 180 71 55 26 30 39
160 -048 PW 160 63 48 22 26 34
160 -063 PW 160 63 63 26 30 39
150 -048 PW 150 59 48 18 21 28
150 -048 PW 150 59 48 19 22 29
150 -055 PW 150 59 55 27 31 40
140 -063 PW 140 63 63 24 28 37
135 -045 PW 135 53 45 15 18 23
135 -048 PW 135 53 48 18 20 26
135 -055 PW 135 53 55 21 24 31
125 -071 PW 125 49 71 25 29 38
120 -045 PW 120 47 45 12 14 19
120 -048 PW 120 47 48 17 20 25
120 -055 PW 120 47 55 18 21 26
120 -063 PW 120 47 63 26 31 40
110 -080 PW 110 43 80 26 30 39
100 -055 PW 100 39 55 17 20 26
100 -071 PW 100 39 71 27 32 41
100 -071 PW 100 27 71 22 25 33
90 -071 PW 90 35 71 26 30 39
90 -080 PW 90 35 80 27 31 40
80 -071 PW 80 31 71 26 30 39
80 -100 PW 80 31 100 27 32 41
60 -120 PW 60 24 120 26 31 40
60 -145 PW 60 24 145 29 34 44

Definition of Tension Classes
Standard Tension
Good for all printers using mechanical stretching devices or simpler printing machines that don’t include advanced controls that high tension screens would require.
Advanced Tension
Requires stable frames, an experienced technician, and a high quality stretching device. Operators will need to use minimum off-contact distance during printing.
Expert Tension
Suitable only for expert screen makers and machine operators utilizing state-of-the-art stretching equipment. Demands great care and minimum off-contact distance during printing.
Notes
  • Recommended tension values are calculated from breaking tension measurements taken on a 100 cm x 100 cm (approx. 39.4″ x 39.4″) mechanical stretching device
Need More Information?

For assistance in achieving the ideal tension level for NBC mesh, please contact NBC Meshtec Americas at (800) 235-5056, or visit our team page to find the Technical Sales Representative for your area.