GAUNTLET® III Automatic Screen Printing Press

Gauntlet III is M&R’s versatile, high-production mid-size automatic screen printing press. It’s available in 10-18 colors with a maximum standard image area of 48 x 55 cm (19” x 22”) and a maximum image area of 114 x 55 cm (45" x 22") in alternating printheads. Gauntlet III automatic screen printing machines feature printheads driven by fast, reliable electric-drive motors. The printheads feature calibrated tool-free click-stop four-corner off-contact settings for fast and accurate screen leveling. The press includes tool-free front and rear print-stroke adjustment for versatility and exceptionally high production rates. Pneumatic screen clamps facilitate rapid screen loading and deliver excellent stability on a wide variety of screens. The squeegee/floodbar park feature facilitates setup and tear-down by simultaneously retracting the squeegee and floodbar and then moving them to the outside edge of the press for easy access. M&R’s Laser Locator System speeds pallet positioning and changeover, and it assists operators in the precise positioning of garments and cut-piece goods.

STANDARD FEATURES

CAROUSEL/INDEXER

• Clockwise or counterclockwise rotation

• CE & UL compliant: Built to specifications established by the European Committee for Standardization® (CE) and Underwriters Laboratories® (UL)
• UL Listed: Built to specifications established by Underwriters Laboratories® (UL)

• Automatic Pallet Preheat Mode™ with built-in pallet temperature sensor allows operators to preheat pallets to the desired temperature using any compatible flash cure unit
• Digital touchscreen control panel with icon-based labeling can display information and commands in multiple languages
• Independent print-start/print-finish setting automatically activates and stops printheads at the beginning and end of screen printing runs
• Jog-left/jog-right controls
• Maintenance Minder™ System alerts operators when scheduled maintenance is due
• Multi-print in the up position
• Multiple (1-9) print stroke capability
• Onboard self-diagnostics
• Production speed monitor ensures more accurate job costing
• Real-time production data
• Stopwatch feature enables users to capture elapsed time for setup, runtime, shift time, or any other screen printing operation
• Test print setting turns individual printheads on/off during test print cycle

• Built of heavy-duty steel and premium components
• Printheads and pallet arms provide the stability necessary for exceptional screen print quality

• Allows quick adjustment of indexing parameters tailored to various pallet sizes
• Servo drives combine higher screen printing press speeds with exceptional smoothness, consistency, and longevity
• The capability to double-index in one uninterrupted motion increases production speed in oversize printing

• Electronically adjustable ink retrieval system keeps ink in the print area

• Assists operators in the precise positioning of garments and cut pieces
• Speeds pallet positioning and changeover

• Calibrated tool-free click-stop four-corner off-contact settings allow fast and accurate screen leveling

• Precise three-point pallet leveling system
• Tool-free quick release pallet locks

• Solid-aluminum, low-profile, rubber-coated screen printing pallets

• Brushless and maintenance-free electric-drive motors deliver smooth screen print strokes and exceptional control
• Independent print and reset buttons on each printhead
• Independent print/flood speed controls on each printhead simplify screen printing press setup

• Compatible with M&R’s Tri-Loc® Rapid Registration System
• Enhanced front micro-registration adjustments with visual guides
• Rear micro-registration

• Automatically operates individual printheads in programmed sequence and allows multiple flashing without losing a screen printing position
• Touchscreen display with simplified programming provides easy setup of the Revolver Sequencing Program

• Adjustable rear screen holders accommodate a wide variety of screen sizes
• Clamping system holds roller frames without special adapters
• Flip-up front screen holders speed setup
• Pneumatic clamps hold frames tight and allow rapid screen loading

• Gently lowers the squeegee blade onto the screen mesh when the press is idle
• Helps prevent thinner water-based and discharge inks from flowing into the image area

• Angle and calibrated pressure adjustments are independently set
• Digital squeegee/floodbar speed display
• Front or rear print carriage stop position allows operator to leave screens clear or flooded (great for water-based inks)
• Independent squeegee & floodbar speed adjustments
• Park feature facilitates setup and tear-down by simultaneously retracting the squeegee and floodbar and then moving them to the outside edge of the press for easy access
• Squeegee pressure regulator on each printhead offers exceptional control of print pressure
• Visual reference marks every 5 degrees simplify squeegee/floodbar angle adjustments

• Calibrated front & rear stroke length with tool-free adjustment maximizes screen printing speed

• 24-hour hotline is staffed 365 days a year
• Access to M&R’s Training Center
• Parts & supplies are available online at store.mrprint.com
• Two-year limited warranty 

OPTIONS

CUT-PIECE PALLET ARMS

• Heavy-duty reinforced pallet arms with wider pallet mounting brackets for oversize and cut-piece screen printing

• Enable easy loading of screens more than 71 cm (28”) wide

• Allows indexing of the press using a foot pedal
• Skip-Shirt foot pedal feature allows operators to avoid screen printing on empty pallets

• Automatically prevents the press from screen printing on empty pallets
• Reduces misprints and minimizes press stoppage because of improperly loaded shirts

• M&R aluminum pallets and platens come in a wide range of sizes and styles

• Pneumatic squeegee/floodbar locks with tool-free angle adjustment

Model Specification

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