Vastex C1000 Semi-Automatic Screen Coating Rack – Consistent, Hands-Free Emulsion Coating

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Vastex C1000 Semi-Automatic Screen Coating Rack – Consistent, Hands-Free Emulsion Coating

The Vastex C-1000 Semi-Automatic Screen Coating Rack takes the guesswork out of emulsion coating. A foot pedal lowers the screen at a steady, repeatable rate while you hold the scoop coater with both hands — for smooth, even, drip-free coats on every screen. A consistent emulsion layer is the foundation of sharp exposures and clean prints, and the C-1000 delivers it hands-free. Heavy-duty steel, USA-made by Vastex.

Semi-automatic coating
Foot-pedal descent — both hands on the coater

Repeatable every time
Digital voltmeter locks in your coating speed

Up to 50 screens / hour
Fast, consistent pre-press

Fits nearly any screen
10″–36″ tall, virtually unlimited width

Coats both sides
Up to three passes per cycle

USA-made steel
Built for daily production use

Made to order & drop-shipped from Vastex. Build time is usually 2–3 weeks. For the most accurate current lead time, call (512) 454-0505, email us or send a message before you order — we’ll confirm timing for you.

Coat every screen the same way, every time. Semi-automatic, foot-pedal control for smooth, repeatable emulsion coats. Questions or lead times? Call 512-454-0505.

$2,746.00

As low as $67 per month with ACG Equipment Financing

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Description

Vastex C-1000 — Consistent, Hands-Free Emulsion Coating

Great prints start with a great stencil — and a great stencil starts with an even coat of emulsion. The Vastex C-1000 Semi-Automatic Screen Coating Rack lowers your screen at a steady, motor-controlled rate with a foot pedal, so you can hold the scoop coater with both hands and lay down a smooth, uniform coat every single time. No more thin spots, heavy edges, drips or guesswork — just repeatable, production-ready screens.

Why You Need a Semi-Automatic Coater

Hand-coating is the single biggest source of inconsistency in the screen room. When emulsion thickness varies screen to screen — even coat to coat — everything downstream suffers: exposure times drift, fine detail blows out or clogs, pinholes and fisheyes appear, stencils break down early on press, and you waste emulsion on drips and re-coats. The C-1000 removes the human wobble. Because the screen descends at a set speed, your emulsion-over-mesh (EOM) thickness is the same every time, so you can dial in one exposure and trust it — screen after screen, day after day.

Consistency you can’t hand-coat

A steady, motor-driven descent lays down the same emulsion thickness on every screen — the key to repeatable exposures and sharp, clean prints.

Both hands on the coater

You control the scoop coater while the pedal moves the screen. More control, less fatigue, and dramatically smoother, streak-free coats.

Repeat it exactly

A built-in digital voltmeter lets you set a coating speed by voltage and return to it any time — perfect for different emulsions, mesh counts and EOM targets.

Faster pre-press

Coat up to 50 screens an hour with far fewer re-coats and rejects — your screen room keeps up with the presses.

Fits your screens

Handles frames from 10″ to 36″ tall with virtually unlimited width, up to 11 lb — wood, aluminum or retensionable, held by a spring-loaded universal clamp.

Less mess, less waste

Even, controlled passes mean fewer drips and a cleaner screen area — and less emulsion down the drain.

See the C-1000 in Action

Made to order & drop-shipped from Vastex. Build time is usually 2–3 weeks. For the most accurate current lead time, call (512) 454-0505, email us or send a message before you order — we’ll confirm timing for you.

Why Buy From River City Supply?

Real screen printers. Real support. Genuine equipment.

Real printers on staff

Talk to people who run this gear — we’ll help you spec, install and dial in coating for your emulsions. Call (512) 454-0505.

Genuine Vastex, full warranty

Authentic, USA-made Vastex equipment backed by the manufacturer warranty.

Straight answers on lead time

This one is drop-shipped and made to order — message us and we’ll confirm the current build and ship time before you buy.

Financing available

Spread the cost of your equipment — apply for equipment financing, or ask us how.

Everything under one roof

Emulsion, screens, exposure and curing — outfit your whole pre-press from one supplier.

Support after the sale

Family-run and here Monday–Friday, 9–5, long after your order ships.

Call (512) 454-0505

What you’ll need with it

You supply the scoop coater and emulsion (choose the coater width to match your screens). Pair the C-1000 with quality screens & mesh, a drying cabinet to dry coated screens dust-free, and an exposure unit to burn them.

Built to fit your workflow

Wall-mount design with a tool-free quick height adjustment and an integrated scoop-coater shelf keeps everything within reach. Available in 110 V or 240 V. See all coating & pre-press equipment.

Questions or lead times?

This coater is made to order and drop-shipped from Vastex. Call or message us and we’ll confirm the current build time and get your order moving.

Call 512-454-0505

Apply for financing

Spread the cost of your pre-press equipment with simple financing.

Explore Financing

Technical Specifications

Vastex C-1000 — Technical Specifications

Type	Semi-automatic screen coating rack (motorized descent, hand-held scoop coater)
Operation	Foot-pedal control lowers the screen at a steady, set rate so you coat with both hands on the scoop coater
Minimum screen height	10″ (25 cm)
Maximum screen height	36″ (90 cm)
Screen width	Virtually unlimited
Frame weight capacity	Up to 11 lb (5 kg)
Compatible frames	Wood, aluminum and retensionable frames
Clamp	Spring-loaded universal clamp — tool-free, quick height adjustment
Coating output	Up to 50 screens per hour
Coats per cycle	Up to three passes / both sides of the screen
Speed control	Adjustable descent speed for emulsion viscosity, mesh count and desired emulsion thickness
Repeatability	Digital voltmeter — dial in a voltage for consistent, repeatable coating speed
Motor	Powerful, smooth motion; handles heavy screens
Mounting	Wall-mount design with integrated scoop-coater shelf
Power	Available in 110 V or 240 V
Construction	Heavy-duty steel — built for daily production use
Origin	Made in the USA by Vastex (Bethlehem, PA)
Shipping dimensions	62″ × 22″ × 12″ (158 × 56 × 31 cm)
Shipping weight	95 lb (43 kg)
Availability	Drop-shipped from Vastex · made to order · typical build 2–3 weeks (contact us to confirm)

Made to order & drop-shipped from Vastex. Build time is usually 2–3 weeks. For the most accurate current lead time, call (512) 454-0505, email us or send a message before you order — we’ll confirm timing for you.

Pairs Well With

Emulsions & Stencil
Coat your screens Screens, Frames & Mesh
Wood, aluminum, retensionable Drying Cabinet
Dry coated screens dust-free Exposure Units
Burn sharp, repeatable stencils Coating & Pre-Press
See all pre-press equipment Financing
Spread the cost

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

Vastex C-1000 Semi-Auto screen coater rack

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Vastex C-1000 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vastex C-1000?

It’s a semi-automatic screen coating rack. A foot pedal lowers the screen at a steady, motor-controlled rate while you hold the scoop coater with both hands, so every screen gets a smooth, even, repeatable coat of emulsion.

How does semi-automatic coating work?

You clamp the screen in the universal clamp, load emulsion in your scoop coater, and press the foot pedal — the screen descends past the coater at your set speed. Because the motion is consistent, your emulsion thickness is consistent, which is the key to reliable exposures and sharp prints.

What screen sizes does it hold?

Frames from 10″ to 36″ tall with virtually unlimited width, up to 11 lb. It works with wood, aluminum and retensionable frames held by a spring-loaded universal clamp.

How many screens can it coat per hour?

Up to 50 screens per hour, with far fewer re-coats and rejects than hand-coating.

Can it coat both sides of the screen?

Yes — the C-1000 supports up to three passes per cycle and can coat both sides of the screen for your desired emulsion-over-mesh build.

What is the digital voltmeter for?

It lets you set the coating speed by a voltage reading and return to that exact setting any time — so you can save repeatable settings for different emulsions, mesh counts and EOM targets.

Does it mount to a wall? What power does it use?

It’s a wall-mount design with a tool-free quick height adjustment and an integrated scoop-coater shelf. It’s available in 110 V or 240 V.

How long does it take to get one?

This coater is made to order and drop-shipped directly from Vastex. Build time is usually 2–3 weeks, but it can vary — call (512) 454-0505, email us or send a message and we’ll confirm the current lead time before you order.

Do I need to buy emulsion and a scoop coater separately?

Yes — you supply the emulsion and a scoop coater sized to your screens. We can help you match the right coater width and emulsion to your work.

Is financing available?

Yes — you can apply for equipment financing to spread the cost of your pre-press equipment. Call (512) 454-0505 and we’ll help you get set up.

Why Buy From River City Supply?

Real screen printers. Real support. Genuine equipment.

Real printers on staff

Talk to people who run this gear — we’ll help you spec, install and dial in coating for your emulsions. Call (512) 454-0505.

Genuine Vastex, full warranty

Authentic, USA-made Vastex equipment backed by the manufacturer warranty.

Straight answers on lead time

This one is drop-shipped and made to order — message us and we’ll confirm the current build and ship time before you buy.

Financing available

Spread the cost of your equipment — apply for equipment financing, or ask us how.

Everything under one roof

Emulsion, screens, exposure and curing — outfit your whole pre-press from one supplier.

Support after the sale

Family-run and here Monday–Friday, 9–5, long after your order ships.

Call (512) 454-0505

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