Nortech ECO Frame Starter Kit 23″×31″ – Complete Retensionable Screen Printing Frame System with Mesh Panels & Stretching Tool
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The Nortech ECO Frame Starter Kit 23″×31″ is everything you need to go fully in-house on mesh tensioning — six ECO Frames 23″×31″, twelve mesh panels across two essential mesh counts, and the Nortech Stretching Tool. Available in two versions — Hi-Dro (thin thread, plasma-treated, ideal for water-based and halftone work) or Hi-Tex (standard thread, workhorse for high-volume plastisol production). Select your mesh type at checkout. Drop shipped directly from Nortech Graphics.
⚠️ Drop Ship Item: Ships directly from Nortech Graphics in Arkansas. Shipping times vary. Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or at (512) 454-0505.
Price range: $465.91 through $468.91
Description
Stop Paying to Ship Frames Out. Start the Complete Kit Today.
Every screen printer who buys the ECO Frame Starter Kit 23×31 has the same reaction: why didn’t I switch sooner? The kit eliminates the three biggest friction points of traditional screen management — shipping lag, adhesive failure, and re-stretch cost — in one purchase. You get the frame, the panels, and the tool. Install your first panel, coat it, expose it, and you’re printing better screens immediately.
What’s in the Kit
🖼️ Six Nortech ECO Frames 23″×31″
The retensionable aluminum frame with four pre-installed locking strips. Standard-grade recyclable aluminum, fully welded, dip tank safe. The frame you’ll use indefinitely — replacing only the panels when tension drops.
🧵 Saati ECO Mesh Panels
A selection of Saati Hi-Tex or Saati Hi-Dro mesh panels sized 23×31, pre-woven into locking strips. Ready to install immediately. Choose your mesh type and count when ordering.
🔧 Nortech ECO Stretching Tool
The purpose-built installation tool that seats the locking strip into the frame channel and applies even tension across all four sides. Without this tool, you cannot properly tension a panel.
Exactly What Comes in Each Kit
💧 Hi-Dro Starter Kit
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6 × Nortech ECO Frame 23″×31″
With four locking strips each
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1 × Nortech ECO Stretching Tool
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6 × 157 White Hi-Dro Panels
All-around water-based & general printing
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6 × 230 Yellow Hi-Dro Panels
High-detail halftones & fine-line work
🔴 Hi-Tex Starter Kit
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6 × Nortech ECO Frame 23″×31″
With four locking strips each
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1 × Nortech ECO Stretching Tool
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6 × 158 White Hi-Tex Panels
Standard plastisol spot colors & production
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6 × 230 Yellow Hi-Tex Panels
Halftone-sensitive plastisol & fine detail
🎬 Watch: ECO Frame Panel Installation
Who Should Order the Starter Kit
🏪 Shops Switching From Traditional Frames
If you currently send frames out for re-stretching, this kit is your clean break. Everything to get started is included. Your first panel swap will pay for the kit within weeks.
🎨 Growing Custom Shops
Short-run custom shops need to change mesh counts between jobs. The starter kit makes this practical — swap the panel, coat, expose, and print the next design without owning a screen for every mesh count.
📈 Any Shop Ready to Reduce Costs
Re-stretch costs, shipping costs, lead time — all eliminated. The starter kit is the first step toward a screen room that runs on panels, not promises from an outside vendor.
Add More Panels After Your First Install
Once you’ve installed your first panel, stock up on additional mesh counts to cover every job type.
💧 Saati Hi-Dro ECO Panel 23×31 (6-Pack) →
Thin-thread plasma-treated mesh for water-based, discharge, and halftone work. No degreasing needed.
🔴 Saati Hi-Tex ECO Panel 23×31 (6-Pack) →
Standard thread plastisol workhorse. High tear resistance for heavy production runs.
Highly recommended. Verify tension after every install for consistent print results.
(512) 454-0505 · [email protected] · Same-day shipping before 3:30 PM CT · Free shipping over $200
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications — Nortech ECO Frame Starter Kit 23″×31″
Drop Ship · Nortech Graphics, Arkansas · Made in the USA · Drop Ship via Nortech Graphics, Arkansas
| Kit Contents | Hi-Dro Kit: 6 × ECO Frame 23×31 + 1 Stretching Tool + 6 × 157 White Hi-Dro panels + 6 × 230 Yellow Hi-Dro panels | Hi-Tex Kit: 6 × ECO Frame 23×31 + 1 Stretching Tool + 6 × 158 White Hi-Tex panels + 6 × 230 Yellow Hi-Tex panels |
| Frame Size | 23″ × 31″ |
| Frame Type | Standard ECO Frame — retensionable aluminum with locking strip system |
| Panel Type | Saati Hi-Tex or Hi-Dro ECO Panels (select at purchase) |
| Adhesive Required | None |
| Required Tool Included | Yes — Nortech ECO Stretching Tool included in kit |
| Tension Meter | Nortech Tension Meter sold separately — recommended addition |
| Manufacturer | Nortech Graphics — Made in the USA, Arkansas Ozarks |
| Shipping | Drop ship — ships direct from Nortech Graphics. Times vary. |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is included in the ECO Frame Starter Kit 23×31?
Hi-Dro Kit: 6 × ECO Frame 23×31 · 1 × Stretching Tool · 6 × 157 White Hi-Dro panels · 6 × 230 Yellow Hi-Dro panels.
Hi-Tex Kit: 6 × ECO Frame 23×31 · 1 × Stretching Tool · 6 × 158 White Hi-Tex panels · 6 × 230 Yellow Hi-Tex panels.
Select your mesh type at checkout on the product page.
Do I need to buy anything else to get started?
The kit covers the essentials. Adding the Nortech Tension Meter is highly recommended. You’ll also want additional Hi-Dro or Hi-Tex panel 6-packs for different mesh counts as your setup grows.
Can I order more panels separately after buying the kit?
Yes — Hi-Dro and Hi-Tex ECO Panel 6-Packs are available separately. Most shops order additional mesh counts after their first install to cover underbases, spot colors, and halftone work.
Where does this kit ship from?
Drop ship from Nortech Graphics, Arkansas. Nortech: 800-743-6473 · RCS: (512) 454-0505.
Have questions? We’re here to help.
(512) 454-0505 | [email protected]
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