The Saati 21 Step Sensitivity Guide is an essential tool for achieving perfect exposure settings in screen printing, eliminating guesswork and wasted materials. Designed for precision and ease of use, this guide helps determine the exact exposure time in a single test, ensuring consistent results and reducing the risk of pinholes, lost detail, or stencil failure.
With a 21-step transmission density scale ranging from transparent to opaque, this guide is universally compatible with all mesh counts and stencil types, including pure photopolymer emulsions and coarse mesh fabrics. Its compact design (½" x 5 ¼") makes it easy to place on any production screen, allowing screen printers to dial in their exposure settings quickly and accurately.
Key Features & Benefits:
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Accurate Exposure Determination – Eliminates trial-and-error adjustments by providing precise exposure recommendations.
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Universal Compatibility – Works with all stencil types and mesh counts, including photopolymer emulsions and coarse mesh.
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Compact Design – Small footprint (½" x 5 ¼") fits on any production screen without interfering with artwork placement.
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Transmission Density Scale – 21-step scale from transparent to opaque allows for precise exposure readings.
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Cost-Effective Solution – Reduces remakes, waste, and production downtime, saving time and materials.
Applications:
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Exposure Testing – Quickly determine optimal exposure times to improve stencil durability and image clarity.
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Mesh & Emulsion Compatibility – Works with any combination of mesh and emulsion, making it a versatile tool for all screen printers.
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Stencil Optimization – Helps ensure maximum detail retention and accurate image reproduction.
Directions for Use:
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Place the Saati 21 Step Sensitivity Guide on your coated screen before exposure.
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Expose the screen using your usual exposure process.
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Develop the screen and inspect the guide.
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Count the number of visible steps – The correct exposure time will be when steps 7 to 10 are visible while higher steps remain solid.
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Adjust exposure settings if necessary, ensuring the best balance of durability and detail retention.
Why Choose the Saati 21 Step Exposure Sensitivity Guide?
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Eliminates Guesswork – Ensures accurate stencil exposure every time.
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Prevents Pinholes & Stencil Breakdown – Reduces common exposure issues for high-quality prints.
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Works with All Light Sources – Compatible with UV LED, metal halide, fluorescent, and halogen exposure units.
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Speeds Up Production – Reduces wasted screens, time, and materials, improving overall workflow efficiency.
The Saati 21 Step Exposure Sensitivity Guide is a must-have tool for screen printers looking to fine-tune their exposure process, improve print quality, and eliminate costly mistakes.
Order yours today and achieve perfect exposure results with every screen!
