Nortech ECO HD Frame 23″×31″ with Four Locking Strips – Ultra Heavy-Duty Retensionable Screen Printing Frame for High-Volume Auto Press Shops
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The Nortech ECO HD Frame 23″×31″ is the ultra-heavy-duty version of the ECO Frame system — engineered specifically for high-volume automatic screen printing shops that run their presses hard, every day. Built from superior-grade aluminum with a larger 1.5″×1.75″ profile and added wall thickness, the ECO HD Frame delivers the rigidity of a traditional M3 roller frame combined with the locking strip panel system that lets you swap mesh panels in minutes — no adhesive, no shipping frames out. Dip tank safe, 100% recyclable, made in the USA.
📦 What’s Included
One (1) Nortech ECO HD Frame 23″×31″ with four pre-installed locking strips. Add Saati Hi-Tex ECO HD Panels or Saati Hi-Dro ECO Panels and the Nortech Stretching Tool to get started.
⚠️ Drop Ship Item: Ships directly from Nortech Graphics in Arkansas. Shipping times vary. Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or at (512) 454-0505.
$84.99
Description
When Your Automatic Press Demands More Than a Standard Frame
High-volume production shops running automatic presses all day need frames that can take the punishment. The Nortech ECO HD Frame 23″×31″ delivers M3-class rigidity through a larger 1.5″×1.75″ aluminum profile and added wall thickness — while keeping the one feature that makes the ECO system worth switching to: the no-adhesive locking strip that lets you swap mesh in under 2 minutes, on-site, without a re-stretch vendor.
ECO HD Frame vs. Standard ECO Frame — What’s Different
📐 Larger 1.5″×1.75″ Profile
The HD’s bigger cross-section provides significantly more rigidity under high squeegee pressure from automatic presses. Less frame flex means more consistent off-contact distance and better ink transfer across the full print area, even on large all-over designs.
🏋️ Added Wall Thickness
Thicker aluminum walls resist deformation under repeated high-tension panel installations and production stress. Nortech describes the HD frame as comparable in strength to traditional M3 roller frames — the industry standard for heavy automatic press production.
🔄 Same Locking Strip System
Everything that makes the standard ECO Frame great — no-adhesive panel swaps, dip tank safety, 100% recyclability, retensioning on demand — is identical on the HD. The only difference is the frame profile. Same panels, same stretching tool, same workflow.
🎬 Watch: ECO Frame Panel Installation
Why Production Shops Are Making the Switch
End the Re-Stretch Cycle
When mesh panels go slack, you swap them in-house in under 2 minutes. No packaging frames, no shipping both ways, no lead time.
18 Panels Per Frame Footprint
Store 18 replacement panels in the space one traditional frame occupies. Multiple mesh counts ready at every press station.
No Adhesive Degradation
The locking strip system resists all screen cleaning chemicals and solvents. No glue joints to fail under chemical exposure over time.
Dip Tank Safe — Fully Welded
All ECO HD Frames are fully welded and airtight. Safe for submersion in dip tanks and chemical reclaim systems without damage.
Compatible Panels & Tools
Build Your Complete ECO HD Frame Setup
The ECO HD Frame 23×31 uses the same locking strip system as the standard ECO Frame. These are the panels and tools designed to work with it.
🔴 Saati Hi-Tex ECO HD Panel 23×31 (6-Pack) →
Standard thread, thick-thread plastisol workhorse mesh for the HD frame. Excellent tear resistance for high-volume production runs.
💧 Saati Hi-Dro ECO Panel 23×31 (6-Pack) →
Thin-thread plasma-treated mesh for water-based inks, halftones, and soft-hand plastisol. Installs in the same HD frame channels.
🔧 Nortech ECO Stretching Tool →
Required for panel installation on ECO and ECO HD frames. Purpose-built to seat locking strips and apply even tension.
Verify mesh tension in Newtons/cm after every install. Critical for consistent ink deposit and registration on production runs.
Chromaline, Murakami, and Saati emulsions for every ink system. No degreasing needed with Hi-Dro panels.
Plastisol, water-based, discharge, and specialty inks for every job. Stock the right mesh count for each ink type.
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications — Nortech ECO HD Frame 23″×31″
Drop Ship · Nortech Graphics, Arkansas · Made in the USA · Drop Ship via Nortech Graphics, Arkansas
| Frame Size | 23″ × 31″ (outside dimensions) |
| Frame Type | ECO HD — ultra-heavy-duty retensionable aluminum |
| Aluminum Profile | 1.5″ × 1.75″ — larger than standard ECO Frame |
| Wall Thickness | Added — provides M3-class rigidity and strength |
| Aluminum Grade | Superior-grade recyclable aluminum |
| Construction | Fully welded and airtight — dip tank and chemical reclaim safe |
| Locking Strips | 4 plastic locking strips pre-installed — one per side |
| Adhesive Required | None — locking strip system replaces all adhesives |
| Mesh Change Time | Under 2 minutes once familiar with the process |
| Panel Storage | 18 panels in the space of one traditional frame |
| Compatible Panels | Saati Hi-Tex ECO HD Panel 23×31 and Saati Hi-Dro ECO Panel 23×31 |
| Required Tool | Nortech ECO Stretching Tool (sold separately) |
| Tension Verification | Nortech Tension Meter (sold separately — recommended) |
| Best For | High-volume automatic press production shops requiring maximum frame rigidity |
| Recyclability | 100% recyclable — frame and panels |
| Manufacturer | Nortech Graphics — Made in the USA, Arkansas Ozarks |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between the ECO HD Frame and the standard ECO Frame?
The ECO HD Frame uses a larger 1.5″×1.75″ aluminum profile with added wall thickness, giving it M3-class rigidity for high-volume automatic press production. Both frames share the identical no-adhesive locking strip system, dip tank safety, and 100% recyclability. The standard ECO Frame suits manual and smaller auto shops. The HD is for production shops running hard every day.
What panels fit the ECO HD Frame 23×31?
The Saati Hi-Tex ECO HD Panel 23×31 and Saati Hi-Dro ECO Panel 23×31 both fit this frame. Choose Hi-Tex for heavy plastisol production or Hi-Tex for water-based, discharge, and halftone work. Both available in 6-packs.
Is the ECO HD Frame dip tank safe?
Yes — fully welded and airtight. Safe for submersion in dip tanks and chemical reclaim systems. The locking strip also resists solvent degradation, unlike adhesive-bonded frames.
How fast can I change a mesh panel on the ECO HD Frame?
Under 2 minutes. Remove the old panel strip, insert the new one, use the Nortech Stretching Tool to tension all four sides, and verify with the tension meter. Same process as the standard ECO Frame.
Where does this ship from?
Drop ship — ships direct from Nortech Graphics in Arkansas. Times vary. Nortech: 800-743-6473 · RCS: (512) 454-0505.
Have questions? We’re here to help.
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