COVID-19 has led to a nationwide lockdown, threatening life and economy. Heidelberg urges everyone to rise in unison to break and beat COVID-19. It also urges to co-operate and support the lockdown, by not stepping out of your homes. Like most enterprises, print machinery in perfect condition.
General Maintenance
▪ Clean rollers and apply roller lubricant. Use machine oil, if roller lubricant is unavailable
▪ Clean ink ducts
▪ Drain Dampening Solution-tank and intermediate tank
▪ Clean roller wash-up tank, Apply roller lubricant on rubber tip
▪ Clean machine oil-drip tray
▪ Keep the machine area, and DS platform spick and span
▪ Remove flammable chemicals and put back in storage
▪ Dispose all waste rags after cleaning
▪ Park Feeder pile/ Delivery pile at the bottom
▪ Keep the Feeder/Delivery/Infeed free from dust and lubricate pile chain
▪ Clean Impression cylinder and apply thin coat of oil
▪ Safeguard the machine from dust, and rats/rodents with protective covering
▪ Install traditional/glue mouse-traps at the production room
▪ Grease gripper bars and apply thin coat of oil on gripper shafts
▪ Ensure that printing hand pallet trucks are parked in the proper position
▪ Check input voltage levels with the support of an electrical professional before powering on the press
Cleaning Coating-Unit (Water-base Solvents)
• Circulate lukewarm water for 30-40 minutes
• Clean printing rollers (Metering & form), and coating-pan tray
Cleaning Coating-Units (UV Inks & Coatings)
• Circulate IPA for 30-45 minutes
• Clean Doctor Blade chamber. Replace Doctor blade and end seals when necessary this will prevent chamber leaks and anilox roll damage
Special Care for Coating Unit Impression Cylinder gripper
• Clean and keep cylinder grippers lubricated
• Grease the gripper shaft and cam followers. Only UV grease to be used on UV machine grippers
Blankets and Plates
• Clean all plate cylinders and blankets, and apply a thin coat of oil
We also urge you to implement recommended safety measures in your office and shop-floor, to ensure that you and your colleagues remain unaffected by the pandemic.
