Conductivity Meter & Standard Solution
- (1) Used to maintain conductivity as per manufacturer's recommendation.
- (2) Keep the System Clean
- Rollers
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- (1) To check roller hardness use a DUROMETER GAUGE---TYPE-A
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- (A) New Rollers
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| Ink Forms |
New 26-28 Durometer |
Hard and out at 40 |
| Ink Transfer |
New 28-30 Durometer |
Hard and out at 40 |
| Dampener Form |
New 24-26 Durometer |
Hard and out at 35 |
| Water Pick Up |
New 22-24 Durometer |
Hard and out at 35 |
- (2) Rollers should be washed -- Weekly
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- (3) Rollers should be set --------- Monthly
- Stripe setting 1/16 of an inch times Roller Diameter
- Blankets
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- To check New Blankets use a Caddy Mike.
- (1) Be certain what is stamped on the blanket back agrees with your press requirements.
- To check Blankets on Press use a COBRA Mike or Blanket Packing Gauge.
- (1) Check Blankets on a weekly basis or after a smash in order to maintain proper printing height.
- Torque Wrenches and Torque Recommendations
- (1) Typically 45 in/lbs. Two Wide Presses
- (2) Typically 45-50 in/lbs. Four Wide Presses
- Consult your Press Manufacturer's Manual for exact settings.
- Plate To Blanket And Blanket To Blanket Gauges
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- (1) Used for setting metal on plate to blanket and blanket settings, check every 6 months or after a smash. Foil or Parchment Paper are also used on bearer presses.
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(2) Use Manufacturers recommended plate thickness to ensure correct printing impression substituting a thinner plate could dramatically affect Print Quality.
- Clean Pressroom
- (1) The Cosmetic appearance of a pressroom leads to Quality.
- (2) Clean Water System-Weekly
- (3) Wash Up Rollers-Weekly
- Record Keeping
- (1) Track all Materials and Maintenance Unit by Unit; Keep it simple accurate and be accountable.
- Densitometer
- (1) Check instrument calibration daily.
- (2) Utilize clean and properly dated calibration plaques.
- Press Doctor
- For further information beyond these Basic Reminders on Real Color Tips.
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[ The information provided here is general in nature and you may need to change the methods or practices discussed here to fit your particular circumstances. The information is US Ink's only based on its past experience, and it shall not be responsible for any results obtained from using this material without consulting a qualified technician experienced in the particular subject and with the particular printing conditions to be applied. ] |
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