Stepping up your screen printing game from manual to automatic? The Workhorse Freedom Express Automatic Screen Printing Machine is your premier entry point into the world of automated textile decoration. Designed for businesses ready to scale up, this compact yet powerful press brings professional features and user-friendly operation into a footprint that fits your workspace. Don’t let its size fool you; the Freedom Express is packed with capabilities to boost your production and print quality.
Key Features Designed for Efficiency and Quality
The Freedom Express is engineered to make the transition to automatic printing seamless and efficient. Let’s explore the features that set this machine apart:
Intuitive Touch Screen Control
At the heart of the Freedom Express is the user-friendly touch screen tablet powered by Workhorse OS. This intuitive control center puts you in command of every aspect of your print job:
- Easy Operation: Navigate effortlessly through settings and controls with a clear, icon-driven interface.
- Multilingual Support: Operate in your preferred language for enhanced clarity and ease of use.
- Real-Time Production Monitoring: Track your output with a built-in speedometer, allowing for on-the-fly adjustments for optimal efficiency.
- Centralized Timing: Precisely manage flash and dwell times directly from the control panel, ensuring consistent curing and print quality.
- Workhorse OS Portal (Wi-Fi Connectivity): Seamlessly connect your press to your network for easy information sharing between your office and the production floor, streamlining workflows and job management.
Alt text: User operating the intuitive touch screen control panel of the Workhorse Freedom Express automatic screen printing machine, highlighting its ease of use and modern interface.
Pneumatic Print Heads and System
Experience smooth, consistent printing with the fully pneumatic system of the Freedom Express:
- Air-Powered Print Heads: Pneumatically driven print heads deliver even pressure across the screen, resulting in sharp, vibrant prints.
- Air Indexing: Ensure precise and reliable platen rotation with the air-powered indexing system, crucial for multi-color jobs.
- Independent Speed Controls: Fine-tune your print and flood speeds independently on each print head. This level of control allows you to optimize for different ink types, designs, and substrates, maximizing print quality and minimizing ink waste.
- Flashback and Plug N Go Flash Capabilities: Integrate flash curing seamlessly into your workflow. The flashback feature allows for multiple passes over a flash unit, while Plug N Go compatibility simplifies flash unit integration.
Versatile Screen Clamps and Holders
Adapt to various screen sizes with the flexible clamping system:
- Adjustable Clamps: Accommodate a range of screen sizes, from standard 20″x24″ manual frames up to larger 20″x28″ frames.
- Full-Length Clamping Bar: Unlike systems using cylinder feet, the full-length clamping bar provides a secure and even hold across the entire screen frame.
- Pneumatically Powered Clamping: Benefit from fast screen loading and unloading with the pneumatically powered clamps, increasing your production speed and efficiency.
Alt text: Close-up view of the screen clamps and holders on the Workhorse Freedom Express automatic screen printing machine, showcasing their adjustable and pneumatic features for secure and efficient screen handling.
Industry Standard Squeegee and Flood Bar System
Maintain print consistency and quality with the reliable squeegee and flood bar system:
- Standard Compatibility: Utilizes industry-standard squeegees, flood bars, and locking mechanisms, ensuring easy sourcing and replacement of parts.
- Tool-Free Adjustments: Enjoy complete assembly and adjustments without the need for tools, simplifying setup and changeovers.
- Independent Adjustments: Independently control pneumatic pressure, speed, and angle of the squeegee and flood bar. This precise control allows for fine-tuning ink application for different print requirements.
- Carriage Stop Positions: Adjust front and rear carriage stop positions to optimize print strokes and minimize unnecessary movement, contributing to faster cycle times.
Robust Pallet System and Registration
Ensure accurate and consistent prints with the reliable pallet and registration features:
- Quick Release Pallet Lock/Unlock: Facilitate rapid pallet changes with the quick-release system, minimizing downtime between jobs.
- Three-Point Leveling: Achieve perfectly level pallets with the three-point leveling system, critical for consistent print registration across all colors.
- Pin Registration Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with most pin registration systems for precise multi-color registration, crucial for complex designs.
- Upgraded Micro-Registration Adjustments: Make fine-tune adjustments to registration with upgraded micro-registration controls, ensuring crisp and accurate multi-color prints.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
- Colors/Stations: 6 Colors/8 Stations
- Maximum Print Area: 15″ x 15″
- Pneumatics: Air Print Heads & Air Indexing
- Electrical Requirements: 110v, 50-60hz, 3amps
- Air Requirements: 110psi, 23cfm
- Overall Diameter: 10′
- Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P (Compressor plug not included)
Warranty, Certification, and Support You Can Trust
Invest with confidence knowing the Workhorse Freedom Express is backed by:
- Warranty: One-year warranty on labor, and a two-year limited warranty on parts. Tablet warranty extends to 3 years.
- Certifications: CE & UL compliant, meeting stringent safety and quality standards.
- Dedicated Support: Access to a readily available customer service line for any assistance you may need.
The Workhorse Freedom Express automatic screen printing machine is the ideal solution for screen printers looking to transition to automation without compromising on quality or features. Its user-friendly design, combined with professional-grade capabilities, makes it a smart investment for growing businesses. Contact us today to learn more and take your printing to the next level.
