Saati Hi-Dro ECO HD Panel 25″×36″ (6-Pack) – Thin Thread Plasma-Treated Mesh for Large Format Water-Based & Halftone Production
Nortech
The Saati Hi-Dro ECO HD Panel 25″×36″ (6-Pack) brings Saati’s thin-thread, plasma-treated Hi-Dro mesh to the largest standard ECO frame size — the Nortech ECO HD Frame 25″×36″. For large-format production shops running water-based inks, discharge printing, or high-detail halftone work at scale, Hi-Dro’s wider mesh openings and lower squeegee pressure requirements deliver better print quality across a larger print area than standard thread mesh can achieve. Each panel is pre-woven into a plastic locking strip for direct installation — no adhesive, no degreasing required before coating.
📦 What’s Included
Six (6) Saati Hi-Dro mesh panels cut to 25″×36″, pre-woven into plastic locking strips for the Nortech ECO HD Frame 25″×36″. Requires Nortech Stretching Tool for installation.
⚠️ 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: $112.99 through $145.99
Description
Hi-Dro Performance at Large Format Scale
Running a 25×36 frame means printing across a large span where every variable — tension, squeegee pressure, ink release — has more room to become inconsistent. Hi-Dro’s thinner thread and wider mesh openings give you a lower, more consistent pressure threshold across that entire print area, cleaner ink release on snap-off, and the ability to run water-based and discharge inks through large-format screens without clogging or drying issues.
🎬 Watch: ECO HD Frame Stretching & Panel Installation
See how these large-format panels install into the ECO HD Frame 25″×36″ using the locking strip system and stretching tool.
Why Hi-Dro Matters Even More at 25×36
📐 Large Area — More Consistent Pressure Matters
On a 25×36 screen, squeegee pressure inconsistency across the print area is magnified. Hi-Dro’s lower pressure threshold means the ink clears across the full span more evenly — reducing the risk of the pressure-gradient ink deposit variations that plague large-format printing with standard mesh.
💧 Water-Based at Large Format Scale
Water-based and discharge inks are prone to drying in the screen mesh during large-format printing. Hi-Dro’s plasma treatment reduces the tendency of water-based inks to dry in the screen, and the wider mesh openings let the ink flow through with less resistance — critical for production-speed large-format water-based printing.
🔄 ECO HD Frame System
Pre-woven into the locking strip for the ECO HD Frame 25×36. Install with the stretching tool, verify with the tension meter, and coat directly — no degreasing step required.
Available Mesh Counts — Hi-Dro 25×36
| Mesh Count | Color | Thread Dia. | Open Area | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Hi-Dro | ⬜ White | 64 µm | ~60% | Discharge whites, heavy water-based |
| 157 Hi-Dro | 🟨 Yellow | 48 µm | 46% | All-around water-based, halftones, plastisol |
| 230 Hi-Dro | 🟨 Yellow | 40 µm | 38% | High-detail halftones, 4-color process at large format |
| 305 Hi-Dro | 🟨 Yellow | 31 µm | ~36% | Ultra-fine photographic detail — handle with extra care |
Saati Hi-Dro vs. Hi-Tex — Full Comparison for Large Format ECO HD Panels
Both Hi-Dro and Hi-Tex mesh types are available as ECO HD panels for the ECO HD Frame 25×36. Most high-performance large-format shops stock both — Hi-Dro for water-based and halftone work, Hi-Tex for heavy plastisol production.
| Feature / Factor | 💧 Hi-Dro (This Product) | 🔴 Hi-Tex |
|---|---|---|
| Thread Diameter (157/158 count) | 48 µm — Thinner | 64 µm — Thicker |
| Open Area (157/158 count) | 46% — More Open | ~38% — Less Open |
| Squeegee Pressure Needed | Lower — consistent across full 25×36 span | Higher — more force required |
| Water-Based Performance | Excellent — purpose-built | Good — requires degreasing first |
| Plastisol Performance | Excellent — softer hand result | Excellent — heavy deposit workhorse |
| Halftone Performance | Excellent — less dot clipping | Good — thicker threads clip fine dots |
| Surface Treatment | Plasma treated — coat immediately | None — must degrease before use |
| Tear Resistance | Handle with care — thinner thread | More durable — thicker threads |
| Print Hand Feel | Softer hand — brighter color | Heavier deposit — standard hand |
| Best For | Water-based, discharge, halftones, simulated process, soft-hand plastisol at large format scale | High-volume plastisol, heavy underbases, thick-deposit large-format production |
The bottom line: Most large-format shops stock both. Hi-Dro for water-based, discharge, and halftone work. Hi-Tex for heavy-deposit plastisol. The ECO HD locking strip system makes swapping between the two fast and practical.
Complete Your 25×36 ECO HD Setup
📐 Nortech ECO HD Frame 25×36 →
The ultra-heavy-duty large format frame these panels are cut for.
🔧 Nortech ECO Stretching Tool →
Required for installation. Apply even tension across all four sides of the 25×36 frame.
Especially important on a 25×36 span — verify even tension across the full frame width.
(512) 454-0505 · [email protected] · Same-day shipping before 3:30 PM CT · Free shipping over $200
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications — Saati Hi-Dro ECO HD Panel 25″×36″ (6-Pack)
Drop Ship via Nortech Graphics, Arkansas · Made in the USA · Drop Ship via Nortech Graphics, Arkansas
| Mesh Type | Saati Hi-Dro — high modulus, low elongation monofilament polyester with plasma surface treatment (DBD) |
| Frame Compatibility | Nortech ECO HD Frame 25″×36″ — locking strip system |
| Pack Quantity | 6 panels per pack |
| Available Mesh Counts | 110 (White) · 157 (Yellow) · 230 (Yellow) · 305 (Yellow) |
| Surface Treatment | Proprietary plasma treatment (DBD) — no degreasing required |
| Degreasing Required | No — coat directly after installation |
| Ink Compatibility | Water-based, discharge, HSA, and plastisol inks — purpose-built for water-based |
| Required Tool | Nortech ECO Stretching Tool (sold separately) |
| Tension Verification | Nortech Tension Meter (sold separately) |
| Handling Note | Thin thread — more fragile than Hi-Tex. Handle with care. |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What frame do the Hi-Dro ECO HD Panels 25×36 fit?
These panels fit only the Nortech ECO HD Frame 25″×36″. They do not fit 23×31 frames or standard ECO Frames. Match panel size to frame size.
Why use Hi-Dro over Hi-Tex for large format printing?
Across a 25×36 span, pressure consistency is harder to maintain. Hi-Dro’s lower pressure threshold means ink clears more evenly. For water-based and discharge printing, Hi-Dro is the superior choice — plasma-treated, no degreasing, excellent antistatic properties.
Where does this ship from?
Drop ship from Nortech Graphics, Arkansas. 800-743-6473 · (512) 454-0505.
Have questions? We’re here to help.
(512) 454-0505 | [email protected]
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