01
screen printing tension meter
Comparing reclaimed or reused screens against newer frames
£110.99View kit — £110.99
Selected kit
SHAN Screen Mesh Tension Meter, 8–50 N/cm
A pointer tension meter for screen-printing mesh. The dial runs from 8 to 50 N/cm, so you can compare warp and weft before a repeat job goes to press. Covered by our 12-month warranty.
£110.99- The 8–50 N/cm dial gives a numbered mesh check before a repeat print run.
- The white dial is printed SHAN, with Guilin, China under the centre.
- The red base is marked N/cm, so the unit is on the instrument itself.
Start with the job
Where screen printing mesh tension meter earns its place.
02
Comparing reclaimed or reused screens against newer frames
03
Adding numeric mesh checks to a screen-room log
The details that matter
What you're actually buying.
When screen behaviour becomes a recurring production variable, help the shop verify mesh tension quickly, compare screens before press, and decide whether to approve, re-tension, restretch or retire a frame.
01
The 8–50 N/cm dial gives a numbered mesh check before a repeat print run.
02
The white dial is printed SHAN, with Guilin, China under the centre.
03
The red base is marked N/cm, so the unit is on the instrument itself.
04
It is a mechanical pointer gauge, with no battery to fit or charge.
Guides
Practical guides
Buying guide
Screen Printing Tension Meter UK: A Practical Bench Check Before You Print
On a Bristol studio packing bench, a repeat apparel job is starting to drift before the screens even reach press. A tension meter gives the team a numbered mesh check instead of relying only on feel, sound or habit.
Use cases
Screen Mesh Tension Gauge for Screen Printing: A UK Screen-Room Check Before Press
At a Birmingham garment-printing bench, a repeat order has started showing softer edges and uneven ink laydown. Before blaming the stencil, ink or press setup, the screen-room team needs a repeatable way to check mesh tension.
Use cases
Screen Printing Mesh Tension Gauge: Practical Checks for a UK Screen Room
In a Manchester print studio, a repeat apparel job starts showing softer edges and uneven ink deposit across the frame. A screen printing mesh tension gauge gives the team a numeric check before they blame exposure, ink or operator technique.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How soon will it be dispatched, and when will it arrive?
Orders are dispatched in 1–3 business days, and typically arrive 2–4 business days after dispatch. Free UK Delivery applies to UK orders.
What if it is not right for me?
You can return it within 30 days. This is in addition to your statutory rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
Ready when you are
screen printing mesh tension meter
£110.99See price and options