Vastex Screen Drying Rack – Durable, Mobile Storage for Screen Printing Shops

Vastex

The Vastex Screen Drying Rack is a rugged, mobile way to dry, stage and store up to 24 screens — without damaging your mesh. Angled shelves contact only the frame edge, so coated screens dry evenly and never stick. All-steel and on casters, it rolls between your coating station, exposure unit, washout booth and press. Five sizes (SR-23 to SR-38) fit your exact frames.

Holds up to 24 screens
Dry, stage and store in one place

Protects your mesh
Angled shelves touch only the frame edge

All-steel & mobile
Rolls on casters between stations

Five sizes
SR-23 · SR-28 · SR-31 · SR-36 · SR-38

Space-efficient
Tall, small-footprint design

Fast assembly
Set up in under an hour

Dry, stage and store up to 24 screens — without damaging your mesh. Angled, edge-contact shelves on a mobile all-steel rack. Questions? Call 512-454-0505.

$640.00

Model

SR-23 For screens up to 23"
SR-28 For screens up to 28"
SR-31 For screens up to 31"
SR-36 For screens up to 36"
SR-38 For screens up to 38"

Clear

As low as $16 per month with ACG Equipment Financing

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Description

Vastex Screen Drying Rack — Protect Your Mesh, Organize Your Shop

Freshly coated screens need somewhere to dry — flat, undisturbed, and without anything touching the wet emulsion. The Vastex Screen Drying Rack is built for exactly that: a rugged, all-steel rack that holds up to 24 screens on angled shelves that contact only the frame edge, never the mesh. Coated screens dry evenly and don’t stick; burned and reclaimed screens stay organized. And because it’s on casters, you can roll a full rack from the coating area to the exposure unit, washout booth or press.

Why You Need a Screen Drying Rack

Where you dry a coated screen matters as much as how you coat it. Lay screens flat and the emulsion pools; lean them against a wall and they touch something, smear, or attract dust and lint — all of which show up as pinholes and defects after exposure. Angled, edge-contact shelves solve this: nothing touches the wet stencil, so the emulsion dries flat, even and clean, and screens don’t stick together. You also get 24 screens’ worth of organized, mobile storage that keeps your coating area, exposure unit and press flowing without screens piling up. It’s the difference between guessing and repeatable, professional results.

Protects your mesh

Angled shelves contact only the frame edge — never the mesh — so wet emulsion dries untouched and screens don’t stick or smear.

Even, clean drying

Screens sit at a consistent angle for uniform drying, fewer pinholes and defects, and reliable, repeatable exposures.

Holds up to 24 screens

Dry, stage and store a full production’s worth of screens in one organized, space-efficient tower instead of stacks against the wall.

Rolls to any station

Caster-equipped so you can move screens between coating, exposure, washout and the press — less handling, less breakage.

Built to last

All-steel construction stands up to daily production, moisture and shop chemicals for years of reliable service.

Sized to your screens

Five models (SR-23 to SR-38) match your frame width — including an SR-38 built for MHM screens — so you get the right fit.

Choose Your Size

Model	Fits screens	Assembled size (D×W×H)
SR-23	Up to 23″ (58 cm) wide	24.5″ × 29″ × 71″
SR-28	Up to 28″ (71 cm) wide	24.5″ × 33″ × 71″
SR-31	Up to 31″ (79 cm) wide	24.5″ × 36″ × 71″
SR-36	Up to 36″ (91 cm) wide	24.5″ × 41″ × 71″
SR-38	Up to 38″ (96 cm) wide · for MHM screens	24.5″ × 43″ × 71″

All models hold up to 24 screens. Not sure which fits your frames? Call us and we’ll match it.

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 pick the right SR size for your screens. Call (512) 454-0505.

Genuine Vastex, full warranty

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

We’ll match the model to your screens

Five sizes from 23″ to 38″ — tell us your frames and we’ll get you the right one.

Financing available

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

Everything under one roof

Screens, coating, exposure, curing and storage — outfit your whole shop from one supplier.

Support after the sale

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

Call (512) 454-0505

Completes your pre-press

Pair it with a screen coating rack or semi-automatic coater for even coats, an exposure unit to burn screens, and fresh emulsion and mesh. Want fully enclosed, dust-free drying? See the Dri-Cab drying cabinet.

Compare the racks

Just need mobile storage? The Nortech Screen Printing Rack holds 20 screens and ships free. Want a work surface too? See the Nortech Job Cart. Browse all racks & carts.

Not sure which size?

Tell us your screen sizes and we’ll match you to the right SR model. Call or message us — we run this gear every day.

Call 512-454-0505

Apply for financing

Outfitting a whole shop? Spread the cost with simple equipment financing.

Explore Financing

Technical Specifications

Vastex Screen Drying Rack — Technical Specifications

Type	Mobile screen drying & storage rack (SR series)
Screen capacity	Up to 24 screens
Fits screen sizes	20″×24″, 23″×31″, 25″×36″ (choose SR-23 / SR-28 / SR-31 / SR-36 / SR-38 by frame width)
Shelf design	Angled shelves contact only the frame edge — protects mesh, prevents sticking and uneven drying
Construction	All-steel construction, built for long-term reliability
Mobility	Caster-equipped — rolls between coating, exposure, washout and press
Footprint	Space-efficient — e.g. SR-23 is 24.5″ × 29″ × 71″ tall (width varies by model)
Assembly	Assembles in under one hour · ships in 3 UPS boxes
Warranty	1-year manufacturer’s warranty
Best for	Drying coated screens, staging before exposure, storing between production stages

Models & Sizes

Model	Fits screens	Assembled size (D×W×H)
SR-23	Up to 23″ (58 cm) wide	24.5″ × 29″ × 71″
SR-28	Up to 28″ (71 cm) wide	24.5″ × 33″ × 71″
SR-31	Up to 31″ (79 cm) wide	24.5″ × 36″ × 71″
SR-36	Up to 36″ (91 cm) wide	24.5″ × 41″ × 71″
SR-38	Up to 38″ (96 cm) wide · for MHM screens	24.5″ × 43″ × 71″

All models hold up to 24 screens. Not sure which fits your frames? Call us and we’ll match it.

Pairs Well With

Screen Coating Rack
Even, hands-free coating Dri-Cab Drying Cabinet
Enclosed, dust-free drying Exposure Units
Burn sharp, repeatable stencils Nortech Screen Rack
20-screen storage · free shipping Nortech Job Cart
Storage + tabletop work area Financing
Spread the cost

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

Vastex Organizers Brochure

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Vastex Screen Drying Rack — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vastex Screen Drying Rack?

It’s a rugged, mobile all-steel rack that dries, stages and stores up to 24 screens. Angled shelves contact only the frame edge — not the mesh — so coated screens dry evenly without sticking or smearing.

How does it protect my screens?

The shelves are angled so they touch only the edge of the frame, keeping anything from contacting the wet emulsion. That means even drying, no stuck screens, and fewer pinholes and defects at exposure.

How many screens does it hold, and what sizes?

Up to 24 screens. It fits common sizes like 20″×24″, 23″×31″ and 25″×36″ — you choose the model (SR-23, SR-28, SR-31, SR-36 or SR-38) based on your frame width.

Which model should I get?

Match the model to your widest screen: SR-23 (up to 23″), SR-28 (28″), SR-31 (31″), SR-36 (36″) or SR-38 (38″, built for MHM screens). Not sure? Call (512) 454-0505 and we’ll match it to your frames.

Is it mobile?

Yes — it’s caster-equipped, so you can roll a full rack of screens between the coating area, exposure unit, washout booth and press. Its tall, small footprint saves floor space.

How long does it take to assemble?

It assembles in under an hour and ships in three UPS boxes. It’s all-steel and backed by a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Can I use it for both drying and storage?

Absolutely — it’s ideal before exposure, right after coating, and for storing screens between production stages, all in one organized, mobile rack.

How is this different from the Nortech racks?

The Vastex rack uses angled edge-contact shelves purpose-built to protect mesh during drying and holds up to 24 screens. The Nortech Screen Printing Rack is a 20-screen storage cart (free shipping), and the Nortech Job Cart adds a tabletop work surface.

Is financing available?

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