| Marking Stencils | | | | The plastic stencil has disadvantages, as well. |
| Stencil is a cut-out form for an alphabets, | | | | Since the apertures in the plastic stencil are drilled, |
| numbers, symbols and illustrations. Embossing and | | | | only round shapes are possible. Also, since plastic |
| Marking Stencils provide quality of work and save | | | | stencil technology is new, they are not as widely |
| plenty of time. Stencils are available in a wide | | | | available as are stainless steel stencils and may be |
| variety of materials and fabrication methods. | | | | more expensive. Finally, the plastic stencil may be |
| Stainless steel and plastic are the most commonly | | | | harmed by metal squeegee blades and, therefore, |
| used materials. Thickness ranges from a few | | | | only polyurethane or special blades (provided by |
| millimeters to 0.040 depending on the components | | | | the stencil manufacturer) are advised. Plastic |
| to be placed. | | | | stencils have been recommended when the |
| | | | application requires a wide range of dot heights in |
| Stencil material can be a critical variable in the | | | | a single print pass. |
| stencil printing process. The dynamics of | | | | Metal Stencils |
| deposition and release are quite different between | | | | Metal stencils are available at comparatively low |
| metal and plastic stencils. | | | | prices. There is a complete freedom of aperture |
| Plastic Stencils | | | | geometry. Metal stencils are recommended when |
| Plastic stencils have several advantages over | | | | only small dots are needed. We offer variety of |
| metal stencils. Plastic stencils are easy to clean | | | | metal marking stencils including brass stencils, zinc |
| and store. There is no rust problem with plastic. | | | | stencils and stainless steel stencils. |
| Plastic stencil weighs less than metal stencils. | | | | Zinc stencil letter sets of non-interlocking and |
| Typically plastic stencils are much thicker than | | | | interlocking zinc stencils in a range of sizes. zinc |
| metal stencils and small apertures may require | | | | stencils are useful for making signs and marking |
| more aggressive cleaning such as high pressure | | | | cartons and packing cases. |
| spray or ultrasonic methods. Plastic is more | | | | Brass stencil letter sets of non-interlocking and |
| durable and flexible material. Mylar is a special type | | | | interlocking zinc stencils in a range of sizes. Brass |
| of plastic usually used in making plastic stencils. It | | | | stencils are useful for making signs and marking |
| has one side shinning and other side dull to create | | | | cartons and packing cases. |
| difference between stenciling side and underside. | | | | |