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.

🏭Ultra Heavy-Duty — 1.5″×1.75″ Profile
💪Added Wall Thickness — M3-Class Rigidity
🔄Retensionable — Swap Panels in Minutes
🚫Zero Adhesive — Locking Strip System
🛢️Welded & Airtight — Dip Tank Safe
♻️100% Recyclable Aluminum & Panels

📦 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.

🚚Ships direct from Nortech · Free shipping over $200 · (512) 454-0505

$84.99

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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.

📊 Nortech Tension Meter →

Verify mesh tension in Newtons/cm after every install. Critical for consistent ink deposit and registration on production runs.

🟦 Screen Printing Emulsions →

Chromaline, Murakami, and Saati emulsions for every ink system. No degreasing needed with Hi-Dro panels.

🎨 Screen Printing Inks →

Plastisol, water-based, discharge, and specialty inks for every job. Stock the right mesh count for each ink type.

(512) 454-0505  ·  [email protected]  ·  Same-day shipping before 3:30 PM CT  ·  Free shipping over $200

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.

(512) 454-0505  |  [email protected]

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