Aluminum Frame 23″ x 31″ Mesh 125 White – Pre-Stretched Automatic Screen for Screen Printing

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The 23″ x 31″ Aluminum Frame with 125 White Mesh is a pre-stretched automatic-press screen meshed with Saati Standard-T-thread polyester at 125 threads per inch. The all-purpose middle ground. 125 gives dependable ink flow with a touch more detail than 110 — a versatile everyday screen for a wide range of substrates. Coat it with emulsion, burn it on your exposure unit, and verify tension with a tension meter before you print.

23″ x 31″ OD aluminum
Sized for automatic presses

125 mesh — medium detail
Moderate ink deposit

Saati Standard-T thread
Durable, high-tension workhorse mesh

White mesh · standard exposure
Great ink flow for heavier deposits

Printable area 19″ x 27″
18″ scoop coater, 18″ max squeegee

Made in USA · reusable
Reclaim and re-mesh for long life

Shipping tip: order two or more of the same size so we can pack them mesh-to-mesh for safe transit. Questions? Call 512-454-0505.

Price range: $48.99 through $529.10

Amount

Single Frame
Box of 12 Frames

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Single Frame Shipping Warning

To ensure safe and undamaged delivery, we strongly recommend ordering a minimum of two screens of the same size. By packaging them securely with the mesh facing inwards, we can reduce the risk of damage during transit by UPS or FedEx. Please note that River City will be unable to replace frames damaged during shipping for single frame orders. Your understanding and cooperation are valued as we strive to maintain the quality of our products throughout the shipping process. Thank you.

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Description

23″ x 31″ Aluminum Frame · 125 White Mesh

The all-purpose middle ground. 125 gives dependable ink flow with a touch more detail than 110 — a versatile everyday screen for a wide range of substrates.

Proudly Made in America

Why This Screen

Saati Standard-T Mesh

Saatilene Hi-Tex standard-thread polyester — durable, tear-resistant, and holds high tension cycle after cycle.

125 Mesh — Medium Detail

A moderate ink deposit tuned for this count. General all-purpose spot color.

White mesh · standard exposure

An open, white weave that floods ink for strong opacity and coverage on dark and textured fabric.

Welded Aluminum Frame

Lightweight, warp- and corrosion-resistant, precision-welded to stay dimensionally stable on press.

Pre-Stretched & Ready

Professionally tensioned for consistent tension edge to edge — verify it with a tension meter.

Reusable

Reclaim and re-mesh at end of life — or use our remesh exchange program to keep good frames in service.

What You Get & What You Need

One 23″ x 31″ pre-stretched aluminum screen with 125 white Saati Standard-T mesh.

Degrease it, then coat with screen emulsion using a 18″ scoop coater.

Burn the stencil on an exposure unit.

Set exposure with an exposure calculator — every light source, emulsion, and coating is different — and keep our emulsion troubleshooting guide handy for washout issues.

Check your tension with a tension meter — it’s how you confirm the screen is at proper, consistent tension (Newtons) before you coat and print.

Reclaim with screen chemicals, and pair with a squeegee up to 18″ from our squeegee lineup.

Why 125 Mesh?

Slightly finer than 110, it trades a little deposit for a little more clarity — handy when a design is a step more detailed than a bold underbase job but still needs solid coverage.

What 125 Prints Best

General plastisol spot color on tees

Flat stock, signage & posters

Promo items, packaging & stickers

Bold graphics needing a bit more crispness than 110

Everyday all-purpose production

Screen Printing Mesh Count Guide — When To Use Which

Mesh	Color	Ink deposit	Detail	Best for
60	White	Very heavy	Coarse	Glitter, high-density & specialty inks
86	White	Heavy	Bold	Heavy underbase, athletic & bold prints
110	White	Heavy–moderate	Bold	White underbase & bold spot on darks
125 ★ (this screen)	White	Moderate	Medium	General all-purpose spot color
160	Yellow	Moderate	Semi-fine	Plastisol on lights, multi-color, paper
200	Yellow	Light–moderate	Fine	Detailed spot color & simple halftones
230	Yellow	Light	Fine	Halftones, 4-color process, water-based
305	Yellow	Very light	Very fine	Ultra-fine halftones & CMYK process

Tap any mesh count to view that 23″ x 31″ screen. Also available in the other frame size.

Getting Your Exposure Dialed In

There’s no universal exposure time. Your light source, emulsion, coating technique, and stencil thickness all change how long a screen needs — so the only reliable way to nail it is to shoot an exposure test with a calculator or step wedge. Run it once for your setup and you’ll have repeatable times for every screen after.

Chromaline Exposure CalculatorShoot one test to find the correct exposure time for your exact light source, emulsion, and coating.

Chromaline 10-Step Exposure GuideA 10-step wedge that brackets your exposure across a range — read the crispest step to set your time.

Screens not exposing or washing out right? Our Emulsion Troubleshooting Guide walks through underexposure, stencil breakdown, pinholes, and washout problems step by step.

Good To Know Before You Buy

Order two or more. Single frames can be damaged in transit and can’t be replaced. Order 2+ of the same size so we pack them securely mesh-to-mesh.

Dial in exposure. No universal time — light source, emulsion, coating, and thickness all change it. Shoot an exposure calculator to find the right time for your setup.

Set & check your tension. Use a tension meter to verify the screen is at proper, consistent tension before burning and printing — low or uneven tension causes registration and print-quality problems.

Degrease before first use. Even new mesh needs a degreaser before your first emulsion coat for proper stencil adhesion.

Building or restocking your darkroom?

Grab emulsion, a scoop coater, an exposure unit, and a tension meter — everything to turn this frame into a print-ready stencil.

Shop Darkroom Supplies

Need a different size or mesh count?

Browse all pre-stretched aluminum screens and screens, frames & mesh — or call and we’ll match mesh to your artwork and ink.

Call 512-454-0505

Technical Specifications

23″ x 31″ · 125 White Mesh — Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Product Name	Aluminum Frame 23″ x 31″ Mesh 125 White — Pre-Stretched Automatic Screen
Frame Size	23″ x 31″ outside dimension (OD) — automatic-press size
Frame Material	Welded aluminum — warp & corrosion resistant
Mesh Type	Saati Standard-T thread (Saatilene Hi-Tex) monofilament polyester
Mesh Count	125 threads per inch
Thread Diameter	70 microns
Mesh Opening	—
Mesh Color	White — standard
Ink Deposit	Moderate
Detail Level	Medium
Printable Area	19″ x 27″
Recommended Scoop Coater	18″
Max Squeegee	18″
Tensioning	Pre-stretched (proprietary technique, consistent tension) — verify with a tension meter
Reusable	Yes — reclaim and re-mesh
Compatible Inks	Plastisol, water-based, and discharge
Origin	Made in the USA
SKU	AL 2331 125

Build & Maintain Your Screens

Screen Emulsions
Coat before burning Scoop Coaters
18″ for 23″ x 31″Exposure Units
Burn / expose screens Exposure Calculator
Find your exposure time Tension Meter
Test for proper tension Screen Chemicals
Degrease & reclaim Troubleshooting Guide
Fix exposure & washout issues

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

23″ x 31″ · 125 White Mesh — Frequently Asked Questions

What is 125 mesh best for?

Slightly finer than 110, it trades a little deposit for a little more clarity — handy when a design is a step more detailed than a bold underbase job but still needs solid coverage. In short: general all-purpose spot color.

What is Saati Standard-T thread mesh?

Mesh is woven in three thread diameters: S (thin), T (standard/medium), and HD (heavy). This screen uses Saati’s Standard-T thread (Saatilene Hi-Tex) — the durable, high-tension workhorse for the vast majority of shop jobs. Thicker threads resist tearing and hold tension longer than thin S mesh.

Why is the mesh white?

White mesh has an open, ink-friendly weave that floods more ink for the opacity and coverage that lower-count jobs need. It exposes at standard times — lower counts are typically stocked white.

How do I check my screen tension?

Use a tension meter. Rest it on the mesh and it reads the tension in Newtons (N/cm). It’s how you confirm a screen is at proper, consistent tension before coating and printing — correct, even tension gives better registration, cleaner ink release, and sharper prints, and helps you re-tension retensionable frames to spec.

What size scoop coater should I use?

A 18″ scoop coater is ideal for a 23″ x 31″ frame (roughly 4–5″ shorter than the frame’s short side so it clears the rails).

What emulsion should I use?

Any quality screen emulsion — dual-cure, photopolymer, or diazo. Degrease the mesh first, coat both sides, and dry flat in a dark cabinet before exposing on an exposure unit.

How do I find the correct exposure time?

There’s no one-size time — every light source, emulsion, coating technique, and stencil thickness exposes differently. Shoot an exposure calculator or 10-step exposure guide once for your setup and you’ll have repeatable times. If screens break down, wash out poorly, or won’t hold detail, see our emulsion troubleshooting guide.

Can I reuse the screen?

Yes. Reclaim the stencil with screen chemicals and re-coat. When the mesh wears out, re-mesh the frame or use our remesh exchange program.

Will 23″ x 31″ fit my equipment?

23″ x 31″ is the standard automatic-press size and fits most automatic presses, larger washout booths, and exposure units. Printable area is under 17″ x 25″.

Why do you recommend ordering two?

Single frames can be damaged during shipping and can’t be replaced. Ordering two or more of the same size lets us pack them securely mesh-to-mesh in transit.

What inks can I print with it?

Plastisol, water-based, and discharge inks all run on this screen — lower counts like this one favor heavier deposits and bold coverage.

Setting up your screen room?

We’ll help you match mesh, emulsion, scoop coater, exposure unit, and tension meter to your artwork and ink — message us on Tidio, email, or call.

Call 512-454-0505

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Aluminum Frame 23″ x 31″ Mesh 125 White – Pre-Stretched Automatic Screen for Screen Printing

Description

23″ x 31″ Aluminum Frame · 125 White Mesh