Chromaline Exposure Calculator
Reusable exposure calculator designed to accurately determine optimal screen exposure times for screen printing emulsions, improving stencil quality, consistency, and production efficiency.
Characteristics
The Chromaline Exposure Calculator is an essential screen room tool that helps screen printers accurately determine the ideal exposure time for direct emulsions and capillary films. Rather than relying on trial and error, this reusable test film allows operators to quickly identify the correct exposure settings for their exposure unit, emulsion, mesh count, coating thickness, and artwork.
By exposing the calculator during a standard exposure test, printers can evaluate multiple exposure levels in a single screen and determine the optimal exposure time that produces fully cured stencils while maintaining excellent image detail. Proper exposure reduces stencil breakdown, improves reclaiming, minimizes pinholes, and delivers more consistent print quality throughout production.
The Chromaline Exposure Calculator is compatible with virtually all exposure systems, including LED, metal halide, fluorescent, and mercury vapor exposure units. It is ideal for use with photopolymer, diazo, dual-cure emulsions, and capillary films, making it a valuable quality-control tool for every screen printing shop.
Whether setting up a new exposure unit, switching emulsions, changing mesh counts, or verifying exposure consistency over time, the Chromaline Exposure Calculator provides a simple, repeatable method for achieving reliable stencil performance.
- Determines optimal screen exposure times quickly and accurately
- Reduces guesswork and minimizes wasted screens
- Improves stencil durability and print consistency
- Helps identify underexposed and overexposed screens
- Compatible with direct emulsions and capillary films
- Works with LED, metal halide, mercury vapor, and fluorescent exposure systems
- Suitable for photopolymer, diazo, and dual-cure emulsions
- Reusable for ongoing exposure verification
- Helps reduce pinholes and premature stencil breakdown
- Ideal for production shops, educational facilities, and screen printing labs
- Begin with the manufacturer's recommended exposure time for your emulsion.
- Place the exposure calculator directly on the coated screen during exposure.
- Develop the screen according to emulsion recommendations and compare the test areas to identify the optimal exposure.
- Repeat exposure tests whenever changing mesh count, emulsion, coating thickness, artwork density, or exposure light source.
- Keep the calculator clean and free from scratches to ensure accurate results.
- Store flat in a protective sleeve away from moisture and direct sunlight to extend its lifespan.
