TENDIMEC: Manual screen stretcher with pin-type mechanical system

The TENDIMEC model is the highly reliable manual screen stretcher explicitly engineered by Mismatic for B2B print shops and screen-making facilities looking for a heavy-duty, cost-effective, and entirely maintenance-free solution for their prepress department. Unlike complex pneumatic stretching systems, this industrial equipment utilizes a solid mechanical structure directly driven by precision handwheels.
It stands out as the ultimate prepress choice for achieving and securely holding optimal tension levels on polyester and nylon meshes. Consistently utilizing this heavy-duty stretcher guarantees the manufacturing of flawless screens, ensuring perfect multi-color registration and a highly uniform ink deposit during the actual printing process.

The massive advantage of mechanical stretching with a pin-type grip system

The standout engineering peculiarity of the TENDIMEC model deeply lies in its exclusive pin-type gripping version. Instead of relying on standard friction-based rubber clamps that can wear out over time, the screen printing mesh is rapidly and securely hooked onto a continuous row of steel pins located along the stretching profiles.
This traditional, highly effective mechanical method completely eliminates any risk of the mesh slipping or losing tension during the intense warp and weft stretching phases. By smoothly turning the handwheels, the operator applies a carefully calibrated, millimeter-precise pull across all sides, easily achieving a perfectly flat and evenly tensioned screen. Furthermore, since it requires absolutely no compressed air or electrical power to function, this equipment drastically slashes daily operational costs and is ready to perform in any factory environment.