Professional Screen Reclaiming Service
Our professional screen reclaiming service allows you to reuse your screen printing frames by removing all traces of emulsion, ink, and ghost images from the mesh.
Bring us your screens, and we'll take care of the rest, we restore the screen to a clean, degreased condition, ready for a new exposure and coating.
Whether you are working with water-based, solvent-based, or UV inks, our controlled reclaiming process ensures thorough cleaning without damaging the mesh or affecting its tension.
What Is Screen Printing Reclaming?
Screen reclaiming is the technical process of removing hardened emulsion, ink residue, and chemical buildup from a screen printing mesh.
At Rittagraf, we use professional reclaim chemicals and environmentally responsible products that:
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Remove emulsion completely
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Eliminate ink stains and ghost images
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Restore mesh transparency
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Prepare the screen for a new coating
Our Screen Reclaiming and Cleaning Process
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Removal of ink and hardened residues.
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Application of biodegradable stripping and reclaiming agents with low environmental impact.
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High-pressure water rinse for a deep, even clean.
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Drying and inspection before packaging or pickup.
Why Choose Rittagraf’s Screen Reclaiming Service
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Eco-friendly and cost-effective: reuse your screens and reduce waste.
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Safe process: no mesh damage, compatible with water-based emulsions.
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Available in all sizes: from A4 to large-format frames.
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Trusted by artists, studios and printmaking schools.
Available Screen Sizes
We offer standard sizes:
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Small (up to 30×40 cm)
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Medium (up to 50×70 cm)
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Large (up to 70×100 cm)
Need another size? Contact us for a custom quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I ship my screens to Rittagraf?
Yes, you can ship them and we’ll return them clean and safely packed.
Does it work with solvent or UV inks?
Yes, our process removes all kinds of inks — water-based, solvent, and UV.
How many times can I reclaim a screen?
Depending on the condition of the mesh, screens can be recovered multiple times without losing quality.
Do you also offer re-meshing or mesh replacement?
Yes, if your mesh is damaged, we also provide screen re-stretching services.
To learn more about screen reclamation, we recommend checking out the following tutorials on our blog:
For extreme cases, we also offer screen and frame re-meshing services. We can re-mesh screens of all sizes with top-quality screen mesh.
