Stencil Frames
A complete range of SMT stencil mounting frames — from standard aluminium to advanced pneumatic and non-pneumatic tensioning systems.
The Right Frame for Every Production Environment
From simple aluminium frames to advanced pneumatic and non-pneumatic systems — we supply the frame that suits your stencil library size, changeover frequency and production environment.
Aluminium Tubular Frames
Standard aluminium tubular frames for permanent stencil mounting. Custom-manufactured to fit your specific SMT printer platform and production requirements. A reliable, cost-effective mounting solution for standard production environments.
- Custom size options available
- Lightweight aluminium construction
- Standard stencil mesh attachment
- Suitable for all major SMT printers
- Cost-effective permanent mounting
Pneumatic Stencil Frames
Four-sided pneumatic tensioning frames for fast exchange of SMT stencils in production environments. Compressed air provides perfectly uniform tension across the entire stencil surface. Once the stencil is set, the air disconnects — no continuous air supply required during printing.
- Fast stencil exchange — under 1 minute
- Perfect uniform tension over full area
- Air disconnects after tensioning
- Only one frame required per SMT line
- No glues or lacquers required
- Reduces cleaning solvent usage
Zelflex Protect Frames
LPKF pneumatic frame with air-pressure adjustment to accommodate varying stencil foil thicknesses. Delivers equally distributed tension across the stencil with repeatable tension levels — important for consistent print quality across different foil gauges. Reduces the risk of archive damage to stored stencils.
- Air-pressure adjustable for foil thickness
- Equally distributed, repeatable tension
- Reduced archive stencil damage risk
- Compatible with standard pneumatic systems
- Suitable for mixed-thickness stencil libraries
Vectorguard Stencil Frames
A non-pneumatic stencil tensioning system that is independent of compressed air supply. Features extruded aluminium rails with interlocking plastic corners for a rigid, stable frame. Foil mounts in seconds with automatic, accurate tensioning — no adjustment required. Consistent tension level is maintained across every stencil changeover.
- No compressed air required
- Automatic and accurate tensioning
- Foil mounts in seconds
- Extruded aluminium rail construction
- Interlocking plastic corner pieces
- Compatible with modern SMT platforms
Frame System Comparison
| Feature | Aluminium | Pneumatic | Zelflex | Vectorguard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compressed air required | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Fast stencil changeover | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adjustable for foil thickness | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Automatic tensioning | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Cost-effective for small library | ✓ | – | – | – |
| One frame per line | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Not sure which frame system is right for you?
Contact our team and we'll help you select the frame system that fits your production environment, stencil library size and changeover requirements.