What Bulk Screen Orders Cover
Bulk orders are built for print shops, schools, promo teams and production houses that need a group of aluminium frames stretched, checked and packed together. We work to one agreed spec so your screens arrive ready for line setup, repeat jobs and colour work without extra sorting on your side.
Typical bulk orders range from 10 frames upwards, although smaller trade batches are welcome when you need the same mesh and size across a run. We can handle standard garment sizes and custom dimensions, with square frames, rectangular frames and mixed sets in one order if the job calls for it.
- New stretching on aluminium frames
- Restretching for existing frames
- Mesh removal and adhesive preparation
- Frame cleaning and inspection before packing
- Counting, labelling and bundle packing for dispatch
Specs We Work To on Trade Runs
For bulk work, accuracy matters more than speed alone. We measure each frame and check tension before it leaves the workshop. If you are printing garments in hot Cape Town summer conditions or in a humid Durban space, the mesh choice and tension target have to suit the room and the ink system.
We commonly work with mesh counts for general garment decoration, fine detail printing and heavier deposit work, depending on the artwork and fabric. Frames are prepared in common trade sizes or to your supplied dimensions, and we can set a mixed batch to the same build standard so each screen seats properly on the press, no wobble or uneven pull.
- Aluminium frame construction for repeat handling
- Custom size stretching available
- Mesh selection matched to print type
- Tension checks before release
- Frame cleaning and adhesive application where needed
How We Handle a Bulk Order
We keep the process straightforward because most trade customers are balancing production, collections and deadlines. First we confirm your quantities, sizes, mesh requirements and delivery area. Then we schedule the batch, stretch or restretch the frames, and pack them in order so your team can unpack and go straight into setup. If you need urgent turnarounds, let us know up front and we will check workshop capacity.
For Johannesburg, Pretoria and other inland destinations, we usually plan bulk packs a little differently so the bundle arrives stable after transport. Coastal deliveries are packed with humidity in mind, especially when the order will sit in a store room before use. It helps to avoid holding screens near open doors or wet floors, even for a day or two.
- Order confirmation and spec check
- Frame prep, cleaning and stretching
- Tension test and inspection
- Labelling by size or job group
- Pickup from Maitland or arranged delivery
Turnaround Times and Delivery Planning
Turnaround depends on quantity, mesh type and whether the batch is all new stretch work or a mix of restretching and repairs. Smaller trade runs can often move faster, while larger orders need proper staging so every screen gets checked before packing. We do not rush the final check, because one weak frame in a batch can hold up the line later.
Clients in Cape Town can usually arrange collection from our Maitland base, with Bellville collections also used by some shops on the north side. For bulk deliveries to Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha, we plan the route and packing together so the order reaches you in a usable condition. If your team works around load-shedding, say so when you book, because it can affect your production window and when you can start printing.
- Same-day or next-day options only when workshop space allows
- Standard bulk runs planned by quantity and frame type
- Pickup and return available for local customers
- Packed for transport to reduce warping and edge damage
Pricing Approach for Volume Work
Bulk pricing is quoted by quantity, frame size, mesh type and the amount of prep needed. A clean batch of identical frames is quicker to process than a mixed order with old adhesive, damaged corners and heavy residue, so the final price reflects the actual labour and materials involved. We keep the quote clear so you can budget before the order goes into the workshop.
Where a client needs regular monthly supply, we can discuss repeat-order pricing based on the same spec each time. That works well for garment printers who run school wear, event tees or branded uniforms and need a steady flow of screens. If you need mesh removal, full cleaning or urgent turnaround in the same order, those items are listed separately rather than hidden in one lump sum.
- Volume quoted by batch size and complexity
- Materials and labour priced separately where needed
- Repeat trade orders can follow the same spec each month
- No guesswork on frame prep or add-on services
Keeping Bulk Screens in Working Condition
Good screens last longer when they are cleaned and stored properly after each run. We advise trade customers to inspect tension between jobs, especially if the screens travel between a cool store room and a warm print floor. On coastal routes like Cape Town and Gqeberha, humidity can affect mesh over time, so a regular check helps you catch loss of tension before it starts showing up in print quality.
As a general rule, busy shops should inspect bulk screens every few weeks and again before a major production run. If a frame has been bumped, cleaned with strong solvent, or left under strain for too long, it should be checked sooner. We can also restretch existing frames and remove old mesh when a batch starts becoming uneven or hard to register.
- Inspect tension before large print runs
- Keep frames dry and stacked flat where possible
- Schedule restretching when print quality starts drifting
- Avoid prolonged heat exposure near curing areas
Why Trade Customers Order in Batches
Ordering screens in one coordinated batch saves time at the press and keeps your workshop moving. Instead of matching different frame ages and mixed tensions, your team gets a uniform set that behaves the same way during registration, ink pull and repeat printing. That is especially useful for shops doing multi-colour garments, school orders, or contract work with tight dispatch dates.
ScreenFrame is based in Maitland, Cape Town and our team includes Mandla Petersen, Ayesha Daniels, Sibusiso Mthembu, Bianca Jacobs, Ruan van Wyk and Lindokuhle Dlamini. We deal with trade orders every week, so the admin, workshop flow and packing are set up for volume. If your next batch needs to be counted, stretched and sent out in a proper sequence, we can handle it without fuss.
Key facts
| Minimum bulk order | Usually 10 frames and up, smaller trade batches on request |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Aluminium for light handling and repeat use |
| Size options | Standard garment sizes and custom dimensions |
| Mesh options | Selected to suit artwork detail, ink deposit and fabric type |
| Service areas | Maitland, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria, Gqeberha, Bellville and Paarl routes |
| Order handling | Stretching, restretching, cleaning, inspection, packing and delivery coordination |
