Maintenance tips for Heidelberg presses

COVID-19 situation in India

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Heidelberg 4-color sheetfed offset press

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

â–ª Clean rollers and apply roller lubricant. Use machine oil, if roller lubricant is unavailable

â–ª Clean ink ducts

â–ª Drain Dampening Solution-tank and intermediate tank

â–ª Clean roller wash-up tank, Apply roller lubricant on rubber tip

â–ª Clean machine oil-drip tray

â–ª Keep the machine area, and DS platform spick and span

â–ª Remove flammable chemicals and put back in storage

â–ª Dispose all waste rags after cleaning

â–ª Park Feeder pile/ Delivery pile at the bottom

â–ª Keep the Feeder/Delivery/Infeed free from dust and lubricate pile chain

â–ª Clean Impression cylinder and apply thin coat of oil

â–ª Safeguard the machine from dust, and rats/rodents with protective covering

â–ª Install traditional/glue mouse-traps at the production room

â–ª Grease gripper bars and apply thin coat of oil on gripper shafts

â–ª Ensure that printing hand pallet trucks are parked in the proper position

â–ª 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.

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