Why Choose SANKEN for Your Glass Silk Screen Printing Production Line?
Single-Colour and Multi-Colour Configurations
Single-colour, four-colour and five-colour line layouts are available as planning references. The number of printing stations and their arrangement are selected according to the required pattern, colour sequence and production capacity.
Servo-Controlled Printing
Servo control manages the printing squeegee and ink-return movements. PLC and touch-screen controls allow operators to manage line settings, with programmed protection functions for equipment operation.
Glass Positioning and Conveying
Glass positioning mechanisms and synchronized anti-slip conveyor belts support glass transfer and alignment through the printing process.
Screen Preparation Equipment
The supporting equipment covers mesh stretching, emulsion coating, exposure, developing and screen drying. This allows screen preparation requirements to be considered alongside the printing line.
Glass Silk Screen Printing Process
Glass Printing Workflow
Prepared Glass → Glass Positioning → Screen Printing → Drying or Curing as Required → Inspection
This is an outline for line planning. Glass preparation, ink drying or curing, and any subsequent heat treatment must be matched to the selected ink system and finished product. These stages do not imply that all equipment is included in every configuration.
Screen Preparation Workflow
Mesh Stretching & Frame Bonding → Emulsion Coating → Screen Drying → Exposure → Developing → Final Screen Drying
Screen preparation is a separate supporting process. The horizontal dryer is used after emulsion coating; the vertical dryer is used after screen cleaning and developing.
Glass Screen Printing Line Configurations
The printing line is configured around glass size, artwork, the number of colours and the required output. Multi-colour projects also require the colour sequence, alignment and drying or curing arrangements to be defined before the layout is finalized.
Single-colour configuration for a one-colour printing requirement.
Four-colour and five-colour configurations for projects requiring multiple colour stages.
PLC and touch-screen operation with servo-controlled printing movements.
Conveying and positioning equipment selected for the required glass format.
Screen Preparation and Supporting Equipment
Automatic Screen Stretching Machine
PLC and touch-screen controls manage mesh clamping and tension adjustment. After the mesh reaches the required tension, pneumatic lifting brings the screen frame into contact with the mesh for adhesive bonding.
Automatic Screen Stretching Machine
Screen Positioning Table
Automatic Screen Coating Machine
Coating settings include speed, single-sided or double-sided application and repeated passes. The described configuration allows 1–20 coating passes, with a constant-pressure system, pneumatic frame clamping and automatic stop after the preset cycle.
Automatic Screen Coating Machine
Screen Coating Machine — Additional View
Horizontal Screen Drying Oven
The horizontal drawer-type oven dries screens after photosensitive emulsion coating. Screens are placed with the printing surface facing upward. Temperature control and hot-air circulation support the drying process.
Horizontal Screen Drying Oven
Horizontal Screen Drying Oven — Additional View
Screen Exposure Machine
Horizontal and vertical exposure configurations are described in the equipment range. The control system stores exposure settings and completes vacuum, exposure and venting stages automatically. Light-controlled exposure and an oil-free vacuum pump support the process.
Vertical Screen Exposure Machine
Vertical Screen Exposure Machine — Additional View
Screen Developing Machine
The PLC and touch-screen-controlled developing machine uses front and rear spray systems to wash out the exposed screen. Features include stainless steel construction, an observation window, staggered nozzles, automatic water replenishment and a blower drying device.
Screen Developing Machine
Screen Developing Machine — Additional View
Screen Developing Machine — Equipment View
Vertical Screen Drying Oven
The vertical oven dries screens after cleaning and developing. Its vertical loading arrangement is intended to save floor space. Stainless steel internal panels and heaters, hot-air circulation and an insulated enclosure support screen drying.
Vertical Screen Drying Oven
Vertical Screen Drying Oven — Additional View
Glass Screen Printing Production Line Layouts
These drawings show single-colour, four-colour and five-colour arrangements. Final layouts are planned around glass dimensions, colour requirements, production flow and available factory space.
Single-Colour Glass Screen Printing Line
Reference layout; equipment dimensions and station arrangement are confirmed for each project.
Four-Colour Glass Screen Printing Line
Reference layout; equipment dimensions and station arrangement are confirmed for each project.
Five-Colour Glass Screen Printing Line
Reference layout; equipment dimensions and station arrangement are confirmed for each project.
Five-Colour Printing Line — Additional Layout
Reference layout; equipment dimensions and station arrangement are confirmed for each project.
Screen-Printed Glass Applications
Glass screen printing can be configured for architectural and office glass, kitchen and furniture glass, appliance panels, decorative glass and automotive windshields. Suitability depends on the glass specifications, artwork, ink system and subsequent processing requirements.
Screen-Printed Glass — Example 1
Screen-Printed Glass — Example 2
Screen-Printed Glass — Example 3
Screen-Printed Glass — Example 4
Glass Screen Printing Line Planning & Project Support
SANKEN has been exporting glass-processing machinery since 2002. For glass screen printing projects, we support equipment configuration, production-line planning, factory layout, equipment manufacturing, pre-shipment inspection, installation, commissioning, operator training and after-sales technical support.
To discuss a suitable configuration, provide your glass dimensions and thickness, print area, artwork, number of colours, ink system, required output, existing screen preparation equipment and factory dimensions. Drying, curing and any downstream heat-treatment requirements should also be confirmed during planning.