What the Contractor Frame Pack includes
The Contractor Frame Pack is built for printers who need more than one frame size on hand at once. Instead of buying single frames job by job, you can keep a small working set ready for different artwork sizes, garment types and print runs. It suits shops that do schoolwear, workwear, fashion drops and mixed one-off orders where turnaround matters.
Each pack is supplied with aluminium screen-printing frames selected for regular trade use. Frames are light enough for repeated handling yet stiff enough for good tension control. That matters when you are running longer shifts or moving screens between print days. In a busy workshop, a consistent frame set also cuts down on wasted time from mismatched sizes and re-stretching, which is where many small delays start.
We make and prepare packs for printers across Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha. If you are based in Maitland, Bellville or along a delivery route, a pack can be arranged to suit your working pattern and collection needs.
Sizes and frame options for mixed jobs
Most trade printers need a mix of standard and custom sizes, so the pack can be matched to your actual work. Common options are smaller frames for chest logos, medium frames for front prints and larger frames for full artwork or oversized layouts. Custom size stretching is also available if your artwork templates or exposure area need a specific fit.
- Small frames for left chest, sleeve prints and compact artwork
- Medium frames for standard front and back garments
- Large frames for bigger prints, multi-colour layouts and broad designs
- Custom sizes for special jigs, repeat client work or fixed production setups
- Single or mixed-frame packs depending on weekly output
We can also advise on mesh count choices if you need fine detail, opaque spot colours or heavier ink deposits. The frame pack is not a one-size-fits-all buy. It is meant to fit the kind of printing you actually do, not just what looks tidy on paper.
Where this pack works best in production
This product suits contractors and print shops that keep several jobs moving at once. It is a practical option when one client needs a small reprint, another needs bulk work and a third wants urgent turnarounds. Having spare frames ready helps when jobs come in late, or when you need to swap artwork without stopping the press.
It also works well for printers that share equipment between staff. A clean, pre-stretched frame set makes handover easier between the workshop and the print floor. If you run in a coastal area like Cape Town or Durban, aluminium also holds up well in humid air when the frames are cared for properly, which reduces the chance of corrosion at the edges and fittings.
For smaller operations, the pack gives you capacity without overbuying. For larger workshops, it acts as a buffer for busy periods and helps keep the line moving when one frame is out for cleaning or inspection.
Installation and workshop setup needs
These frames do not need electricity or gas to use. They are mechanical workshop items, so your main need is a clean, level space for storing, handling and inspecting them. Good lighting is important for checking frame corners, adhesive lines and mesh tension before printing starts. If you are working around load-shedding in South Africa, it helps because the frames themselves do not stop when power is off, although your exposure or drying process may still depend on your setup.
For best results, keep the frames off damp floors and away from direct spray, solvent drips or grinding dust. A simple racking system, wall hook or numbered storage zone makes it easier to rotate screens by job type. If you collect in Bellville or receive deliveries into Johannesburg, it helps to label packs clearly by size and mesh count so there is no confusion when orders are unpacked.
- No electrical connection required
- No gas supply required
- Works in manual or semi-automatic print shops
- Best stored flat, upright or on marked racks
Care, cleaning and longer service life
Screen frames last better when they are cleaned soon after use. Ink residue, adhesive build-up and mesh fibres can affect tension checks and make future restretching slower. A quick clean after the run, followed by dry storage, is usually enough to keep the frame in useful condition. If a screen has been used for heavy ink deposits or solvent-based work, a more careful clean is worth the time.
We offer mesh removal, frame cleaning, adhesive application, tension checks and frame inspections, so the pack can stay in circulation rather than being replaced too early. If a frame starts to lose tension or show wear at the edges, it is often better to restretch the existing frame instead of buying new. That keeps costs under control, especially on bulk orders and recurring contract work.
For coastal workshops, a little extra care goes a long way. Wipe down metal parts, keep frames dry and avoid leaving them in humid storage rooms overnight. Small habits like these help the pack last longer and stay steadier for repeat jobs.
What to check before placing your order
Before ordering, it helps to know your print sizes, mesh requirements and how many screens you want in rotation. If you are unsure, send through your typical job mix and we can guide the frame set to suit. The wrong size pack can slow production, while the right one gives you a smoother week on the tools.
- Artwork dimensions and usable print area
- How many screens you need per week
- Whether you need standard or custom sizes
- The type of garments you print most often
- Whether you want new frames only or a mix with restretching
- Preferred collection or delivery area
It also helps to confirm whether you need urgent turnaround, pickup and return, or bulk screen orders. If your work is spread across Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria, we can plan the supply route so you are not left waiting for a frame that should have been in the rack already.
Key facts
| Product type | Multi-frame aluminium screen-printing supply pack |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Lightweight aluminium |
| Use case | Trade screen printing for garment decoration |
| Options | Standard sizes and custom size stretching |
| Service support | Restretching, cleaning, inspections and tension checks |
| Supply areas | Maitland, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha |
