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Compact semi-automatic industrial screen printing machine for small parts and flat sheet materials, featuring vertical screen lift, precision X/Y/R adjustment, and a maximum print area of 200 × 370 mm.
The DT-2040 is a compact semi-automatic flatbed screen printing machine designed for industrial production environments where repeatable print positioning, practical operator access, and a relatively small machine footprint matter.
Instead of opening like a clamshell press, the DT-2040 lifts the screen frame vertically. The screen remains level as it rises, helping keep screen printing ink in the working print area while giving the operator a clear view of the part or substrate during loading and unloading.
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A straightforward industrial design with the adjustments and controls needed for efficient setup, repeatable printing, and day-to-day production.
The screen frame travels vertically rather than pivoting from the rear, keeping the screen level throughout the operating cycle.
WEG self-braking AC motors are paired with SMC valves and cylinders, with Festo cylinders used when available.
Fine worktable positioning helps align fixtures, substrates, and artwork during machine setup and job changeover.
Configure the machine for fixture-mounted rigid parts or lightweight flat materials requiring vacuum hold-down.
Squeegee angle, height, and regulated pressure can be adjusted to suit the ink, mesh, substrate, and print requirement.
An E-stop safety bar is located directly in front of the work area for immediate operator access during production.
The DT-2040-V vacuum-table configuration is designed to hold flat, lightweight substrates securely during printing. The smooth work surface, front adjustment controls, and open print area make it well suited for sheets, panels, overlays, nameplates, labels, and other flat materials.
The vertical-lift architecture is one of the DT-2040's most useful design features. Because the screen stays horizontal as it rises, ink is not continually encouraged toward the rear of the frame as it is on a conventional clamshell-style press.
The open loading area also improves visibility of the substrate and fixture between cycles—especially useful for manually loaded molded parts, metal components, and short-run industrial work.
The DT-2040 is built around established industrial components selected for dependable production use, straightforward maintenance, and long-term serviceability.
Current-production machines use WEG AC motors with self-braking operation for controlled machine movement and positive stopping.
SMC pneumatic valves and cylinders are used throughout Deco Tech machines as our primary pneumatic component standard.
Festo cylinders are used when available. Pneumatic valves remain SMC, while cylinders are sourced from SMC or Festo based on availability.
The same printing platform is available with two worktable configurations depending on what you are loading into the press.
Best suited for rigid molded, machined, or stamped components that are located in a dedicated production fixture.
Designed for lightweight flat substrates that benefit from vacuum hold-down to keep the material stable during printing.
For applications that require added guarding around the print area, the DT-2040 can also be supplied with an optional safety cell. This configuration encloses the working zone while preserving operator access to the control panel and key setup adjustments.
The safety-cell option is especially useful when reviewing guarding requirements, operator access, or project-specific safety considerations for industrial production environments.
Critical machine adjustments are positioned for practical access during setup and production, helping operators establish repeatable print conditions from job to job.
Micro-adjustable printing assembly for setting print-tool position to the application.
Membrane-switch controls with LCD display provide centralized machine operation and setup access.
Fine adjustment controls help operators align the screen frame and print position accurately during setup and job changeover.
The DT-2040 gives manufacturers a compact platform for screen printing on plastic, metal, glass, acrylic, polycarbonate, and other rigid substrates. The T-slot table is ideal for fixture-mounted molded parts, housings, enclosures, and components with a flat printable surface, while the vacuum-table configuration is designed for sheets, panels, nameplates, graphic overlays, labels, and other flat materials.
| Drive System | WEG self-braking AC motor / electro-pneumatic |
|---|---|
| Maximum Print Area | 200 × 370 mm (7.87 × 14.57 in.) |
| Maximum Screen Frame Size | 350 × 700 mm O.D. (13.78 × 27.56 in.) |
| Screen Adjustment | X/Y ±10 mm / θ 1.8° |
| Screen Frame Thickness | 50.8 mm (2 in.) |
| Vacuum Table Size | 180 × 430 mm (7.09 × 16.93 in.) |
| Print Stroke — Left & Right | 400 mm (15.75 in.) |
| Maximum Print Speed | Up to 1,100 cycles/hr |
| Squeegee Pressure | 2–4 bar |
| Electrical Source | 120 V, 1 Phase |
| Pneumatic Components | SMC valves & cylinders / Festo cylinders when available |
| Air Pressure Input | 80 psi |
| Air Consumption | 150 L/minute |
| Machine Dimensions (L × W × H) | 700 × 600 × 1,350 mm (27.56 × 23.62 × 53.15 in.) |
| Machine Weight | 150 kg (331 lb.) |
Send us your part, artwork, substrate, ink requirements, and production volume. Deco Tech can help determine the machine configuration, screen frame, mesh, squeegee, fixture, ink system, and curing requirements needed for the application. We also support production with custom screen making, screen printing inks, and RKS screen printing squeegees.