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Our High Open Area Screen range is engineered for mills and coaters that need:
• Strong, even coverage with a single pass
• Reliable paste flow at higher speeds
• Less downtime due to screen blocking
By combining optimized mesh geometry with carefully controlled nickel thickness and open area, these screens deliver a stable metal structure with significantly more open space than standard meshes. That means more efficient transfer of printing paste, binder, or coating, even when viscosity is relatively high.
High Open Area Screens are particularly suitable when you need heavier deposits or when conventional screens tend to plug or starve, especially in background colors, functional coatings, foam, or blanket-type applications.
The defining feature of this series is a higher open area percentage compared with standard screens in the same mesh range. This larger open area allows:
• Higher paste or coating laydown per pass
• Better penetration into the substrate
• More efficient use of dyestuff and auxiliary chemicals
In many cases, a high open area screen can achieve the required coverage with lower paste concentration or fewer passes, contributing to material savings and improved process efficiency.
Higher open area and optimized hole geometry naturally reduce the tendency for blocking or plugging, especially in:
• High-viscosity printing pastes
• Coatings with larger particles or fillers
• Continuous long-run production
This means fewer stops for cleaning, more stable print quality and better overall line productivity.
Although the open area is higher, nickel thickness is kept within 105–120 μm, ensuring the screen still maintains good mechanical strength, elasticity and roundness under tension. The result is:
• A screen body that withstands normal operating tension
• Stable repeat and registration over long production runs
• Reduced risk of deformation, even after repeated use and cleaning
• Repeat (mm): 640 / 819 / 914 / 1018
• Length (mm): 1410–3500
• Type: High Open Area Nickel Rotary Screen (125HO / 155HO)
• Typical Use: Heavy coverage, background printing, coating, blankets and high-volume paste applications
| Mesh | Thickness (μm) | Open Area (%) | Diameter (μm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125HO | 115–120 | 17–18 | / |
| 155HO | 105–110 | 13–14 | / |
Note: “/” for diameter indicates that hole diameter is determined by the final open area design and can be provided upon request, depending on your process requirements.
High Open Area Screens are designed to maximize open space in the mesh while maintaining structural integrity. This makes them ideal when you need:
• Full background coverage in one pass
• Thick or opaque layers of color or coating
• Strong penetration on textured or absorbent substrates
The open structure helps reduce blocking, even when using high-pigment pastes or filled coatings. This means:
• Fewer interruptions for cleaning
• More meters per shift
• More consistent quality from start to end of the run
Because the screen allows more effective transfer and penetration, you can often reach target shades or coating weights with:
• Lower paste concentration, or
• Reduced total volume per meter
This contributes to cost savings in dyestuff and raw materials, especially over long runs.
Our High Open Area Screen series focuses on two key meshes – 125HO and 155HO – specially engineered to combine high deposit, durability and process efficiency.
• 125HO & 155HO – True high open area with dyestuff savings
The 125HO mesh open area can reach 18%, and the 155HO mesh open area can reach 14%, allowing significantly more paste to pass through the screen. In many setups this can save around 19% dyestuff while still achieving the required shade and coverage.
• Durable construction, longer usable life
With thickness up to 115 μm, these high open area screens are more durable and can typically be stripped and reused 7–8 times under proper handling and cleaning. This extended lifetime helps reduce screen cost per meter.
• Excellent heat resistance and anti-brittleness
The special nickel structure provides better resistance to brittleness. The screen is not easy to break or crack even after being baked at 200°C for 2 hours in a polymerizing machine, which is important for processes involving high-temperature curing.
• Higher running speed & better paste permeability
Thanks to the high open area design, printing machine running speed can be increased, while paste permeability is improved by about 20–30%. This leads to better production efficiency and more stable penetration on demanding substrates.
• Low vibration for registration accuracy
On the engraving machine, screen vibration is kept to less than 0.3 mm, which helps ensure accurate print registration and good color evenness across the full fabric width.
• Ideal for wax and wallpaper printing
125HO and 155HO high open area screens are particularly suitable for wax printing and wallpaper printing or other industries that require both high deposit and reliable flow with thicker pastes or coatings.
• Performance comparable to European special screens
High Open Area Screens in 125HO and 155HO can replace – and in many cases exceed – 125 mesh or special screens made in Europe, offering a competitive, high-performance option for mills looking to upgrade or localize their supply.
Use High Open Area Screens for solid backgrounds and ground colors where you need strong, even coverage over a large area. The high open area ensures consistent shade and minimizes banding or starvation.
Ideal for coating applications in rotary screen lines, such as:
• Binder or resin layers
• Foam or functional coatings
• Backside treatments or blanket-type layers
The open structure helps these materials flow and level properly.
When producing textile products with blanket-style finishes or heavy surface effects, high open area screens support the necessary paste volume and penetration, helping achieve the desired hand-feel and visual appearance.
Because they are less prone to blocking, High Open Area Screens are well-suited to higher line speeds, where conventional screens may struggle to keep up without frequent cleaning.
• Application-driven design – Mesh and open area tailored specifically for heavy coverage and coating needs.
• Fewer production stoppages – Reduced blocking contributes to higher machine uptime and throughput.
• Material efficiency – Potential to lower dyestuff or coating usage while maintaining target performance.
• Flexible repeat options – 640 / 819 / 914 / 1018 mm repeat sizes fit diverse rotary printing and coating machines.
• Consistent quality – Controlled thickness and open area ensure repeatable results from batch to batch.
Q1. What is the main difference between a High Open Area Screen and a standard rotary screen?
A High Open Area Screen has a larger percentage of open area in the mesh compared with standard screens of similar mesh count. This allows more paste or coating to pass through, making it better suited for heavy coverage, coating applications and high-speed production, with reduced risk of blocking.
Q2. When should I choose 125HO versus 155HO?
Choose 125HO when you need maximum deposit and highest open area—for strong background colors, heavy coatings or very opaque prints. Choose 155HO when you still need high open area but want slightly finer control of deposit and surface detail, for example medium-heavy coverage or coatings that must remain smooth and controlled.
Q3. Will high open area increase my paste consumption?
Not necessarily. High open area screens allow more efficient transfer and penetration, so you may be able to reduce paste concentration or total volume while still achieving the required coverage or coating weight. In many cases, they help save dyestuff and raw materials over the full run.
Q4. Are High Open Area Screens compatible with my current rotary printing/coating line?
Yes. Our High Open Area Screens are available in 640 / 819 / 914 / 1018 mm repeat and 1410–3500 mm length, which fit most rotary screen printing and coating machines. Once you share your machine specifications, we can recommend the correct mesh and repeat combination.
If you are looking for High Open Area Screens to improve heavy coverage, reduce blocking and optimize dyestuff usage, Hanze is ready to support your production.
Send us your repeat size (640 / 819 / 914 / 1018 mm), length (1410–3500 mm), mesh (125HO / 155HO) and application details, and we will recommend suitable high open area nickel screens and provide a detailed quotation for your rotary screen printing or coating line.
Our High Open Area Screen range is engineered for mills and coaters that need:
• Strong, even coverage with a single pass
• Reliable paste flow at higher speeds
• Less downtime due to screen blocking
By combining optimized mesh geometry with carefully controlled nickel thickness and open area, these screens deliver a stable metal structure with significantly more open space than standard meshes. That means more efficient transfer of printing paste, binder, or coating, even when viscosity is relatively high.
High Open Area Screens are particularly suitable when you need heavier deposits or when conventional screens tend to plug or starve, especially in background colors, functional coatings, foam, or blanket-type applications.
The defining feature of this series is a higher open area percentage compared with standard screens in the same mesh range. This larger open area allows:
• Higher paste or coating laydown per pass
• Better penetration into the substrate
• More efficient use of dyestuff and auxiliary chemicals
In many cases, a high open area screen can achieve the required coverage with lower paste concentration or fewer passes, contributing to material savings and improved process efficiency.
Higher open area and optimized hole geometry naturally reduce the tendency for blocking or plugging, especially in:
• High-viscosity printing pastes
• Coatings with larger particles or fillers
• Continuous long-run production
This means fewer stops for cleaning, more stable print quality and better overall line productivity.
Although the open area is higher, nickel thickness is kept within 105–120 μm, ensuring the screen still maintains good mechanical strength, elasticity and roundness under tension. The result is:
• A screen body that withstands normal operating tension
• Stable repeat and registration over long production runs
• Reduced risk of deformation, even after repeated use and cleaning
• Repeat (mm): 640 / 819 / 914 / 1018
• Length (mm): 1410–3500
• Type: High Open Area Nickel Rotary Screen (125HO / 155HO)
• Typical Use: Heavy coverage, background printing, coating, blankets and high-volume paste applications
| Mesh | Thickness (μm) | Open Area (%) | Diameter (μm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125HO | 115–120 | 17–18 | / |
| 155HO | 105–110 | 13–14 | / |
Note: “/” for diameter indicates that hole diameter is determined by the final open area design and can be provided upon request, depending on your process requirements.
High Open Area Screens are designed to maximize open space in the mesh while maintaining structural integrity. This makes them ideal when you need:
• Full background coverage in one pass
• Thick or opaque layers of color or coating
• Strong penetration on textured or absorbent substrates
The open structure helps reduce blocking, even when using high-pigment pastes or filled coatings. This means:
• Fewer interruptions for cleaning
• More meters per shift
• More consistent quality from start to end of the run
Because the screen allows more effective transfer and penetration, you can often reach target shades or coating weights with:
• Lower paste concentration, or
• Reduced total volume per meter
This contributes to cost savings in dyestuff and raw materials, especially over long runs.
Our High Open Area Screen series focuses on two key meshes – 125HO and 155HO – specially engineered to combine high deposit, durability and process efficiency.
• 125HO & 155HO – True high open area with dyestuff savings
The 125HO mesh open area can reach 18%, and the 155HO mesh open area can reach 14%, allowing significantly more paste to pass through the screen. In many setups this can save around 19% dyestuff while still achieving the required shade and coverage.
• Durable construction, longer usable life
With thickness up to 115 μm, these high open area screens are more durable and can typically be stripped and reused 7–8 times under proper handling and cleaning. This extended lifetime helps reduce screen cost per meter.
• Excellent heat resistance and anti-brittleness
The special nickel structure provides better resistance to brittleness. The screen is not easy to break or crack even after being baked at 200°C for 2 hours in a polymerizing machine, which is important for processes involving high-temperature curing.
• Higher running speed & better paste permeability
Thanks to the high open area design, printing machine running speed can be increased, while paste permeability is improved by about 20–30%. This leads to better production efficiency and more stable penetration on demanding substrates.
• Low vibration for registration accuracy
On the engraving machine, screen vibration is kept to less than 0.3 mm, which helps ensure accurate print registration and good color evenness across the full fabric width.
• Ideal for wax and wallpaper printing
125HO and 155HO high open area screens are particularly suitable for wax printing and wallpaper printing or other industries that require both high deposit and reliable flow with thicker pastes or coatings.
• Performance comparable to European special screens
High Open Area Screens in 125HO and 155HO can replace – and in many cases exceed – 125 mesh or special screens made in Europe, offering a competitive, high-performance option for mills looking to upgrade or localize their supply.
Use High Open Area Screens for solid backgrounds and ground colors where you need strong, even coverage over a large area. The high open area ensures consistent shade and minimizes banding or starvation.
Ideal for coating applications in rotary screen lines, such as:
• Binder or resin layers
• Foam or functional coatings
• Backside treatments or blanket-type layers
The open structure helps these materials flow and level properly.
When producing textile products with blanket-style finishes or heavy surface effects, high open area screens support the necessary paste volume and penetration, helping achieve the desired hand-feel and visual appearance.
Because they are less prone to blocking, High Open Area Screens are well-suited to higher line speeds, where conventional screens may struggle to keep up without frequent cleaning.
• Application-driven design – Mesh and open area tailored specifically for heavy coverage and coating needs.
• Fewer production stoppages – Reduced blocking contributes to higher machine uptime and throughput.
• Material efficiency – Potential to lower dyestuff or coating usage while maintaining target performance.
• Flexible repeat options – 640 / 819 / 914 / 1018 mm repeat sizes fit diverse rotary printing and coating machines.
• Consistent quality – Controlled thickness and open area ensure repeatable results from batch to batch.
Q1. What is the main difference between a High Open Area Screen and a standard rotary screen?
A High Open Area Screen has a larger percentage of open area in the mesh compared with standard screens of similar mesh count. This allows more paste or coating to pass through, making it better suited for heavy coverage, coating applications and high-speed production, with reduced risk of blocking.
Q2. When should I choose 125HO versus 155HO?
Choose 125HO when you need maximum deposit and highest open area—for strong background colors, heavy coatings or very opaque prints. Choose 155HO when you still need high open area but want slightly finer control of deposit and surface detail, for example medium-heavy coverage or coatings that must remain smooth and controlled.
Q3. Will high open area increase my paste consumption?
Not necessarily. High open area screens allow more efficient transfer and penetration, so you may be able to reduce paste concentration or total volume while still achieving the required coverage or coating weight. In many cases, they help save dyestuff and raw materials over the full run.
Q4. Are High Open Area Screens compatible with my current rotary printing/coating line?
Yes. Our High Open Area Screens are available in 640 / 819 / 914 / 1018 mm repeat and 1410–3500 mm length, which fit most rotary screen printing and coating machines. Once you share your machine specifications, we can recommend the correct mesh and repeat combination.
If you are looking for High Open Area Screens to improve heavy coverage, reduce blocking and optimize dyestuff usage, Hanze is ready to support your production.
Send us your repeat size (640 / 819 / 914 / 1018 mm), length (1410–3500 mm), mesh (125HO / 155HO) and application details, and we will recommend suitable high open area nickel screens and provide a detailed quotation for your rotary screen printing or coating line.
