| Q: |
Why
should I consider Oxy-Dry Automatic Blanket Washers
over other systems on the market?
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| A: |
Automating the wash
process helps to ensure a uniform quality of wash
every time. The Oxy-Dry ProTech System™ III employs
a brush roller that rotates and oscillates against
the blanket. This method produces a two direction
scrubbing action and is the only system that really "cleans" the
blanket. The unique advantage of the Oxy-Dry System
is its self-cleaning brush technology that requires
no towels or rags to achieve the highest level
of clean blankets each and every wash.
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| Q: |
What
makes a rotating brush better for cleaning printing
blankets and impression cylinders?
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| A: |
The rotating brush
picks debris off the blanket and deposits it in
a pan. Other systems simply wipe the debris on
the blanket with a towel. This wiping method pushes
debris into the pores of the blanket and the cylinder
gap causing printing problems.
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| Q: |
How
do I justify the initial investment in blanket
washer technology?
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| A: |
Oxy-Dry’s ProTech
System™ HS Automatic Blanket Washer System
will take as little as 20 seconds to complete a
full press wash. This automation will increase
your available production time and overall pressroom
productivity offering significant rationale for
a return on investment. Additionally, because washing
will no longer be done by hand, many of your valuable
press operators can be better utilized performing
other tasks. Also, pressroom health and safety
standards will be enhanced by eliminating hand
washing which could lead to repetitive strain injuries
and accidents, as well as removing the handling
of solvents during the wash process. Your Oxy-Dry
Sales Representative will be happy to run a custom
Return Of Investment Report for your individual
pressroom.
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| Q: |
Are
there pressroom consumables required to operate
the Oxy-Dry system?
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| A: |
Yes and no. Solvents
are required and mixed with water to create the
wash for each blanket. Low VOC solvents are acceptable
to be used with our system. Because our system
utilizes miniscule amounts of solvent per blanket
washer head there will be a reduction in solvent
usage. Some printers report that they use 1/5 the
amount with our system compared to when they washed
blankets by hand. There are no other consumables
needed, such as rags or towels.
Oxy-Dry has its own Blanket Wash Solvent as well as additional
recommended solvents from other manufacturers. These solvents
are recommended because they have proven to enhance blanket
washer effectiveness through extensive performance and safety
testing.
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| Q: |
Can
I retrofit an Oxy-Dry ProTech System™ III
Automatic Blanket Washer on my older presses?
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| A: |
Yes. Oxy-Dry has an
in house Engineering Department experienced in
custom design for the retrofit market as well as
designs for new press installations.
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| High
Speed Sheeters |
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| Q: |
I’m
having a problem with print-to-cut register on
my sheeter, what could be the cause?
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| A: |
Web tension upsets
are usually the cause of print-to-cut register
problems. An automatic cut-off control can compensate
for normal web tension variations.
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| Q: |
How
can I determine if I have a web tension problem
or a faulty automatic cut-off control?
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| A: |
Place the cut-off control
in the "manual" mode. Observe the print-to-cut
register or the readout on the cut-off control.
If the print-to-cut register varies greatly, a
web tension problem is indicated. If the print-to-cut
register improves or remain the same, a cut-off
control problem may exist. Contact the cut-off
control manufacturer for further troubleshooting
procedures.
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| Q: |
How
do I know when the web tension is right for the
sheeter?
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| A: |
Print-to-cut register
is the best indicator of proper web tension. With
the cut-off control in manual mode, adjust speed
of the chill rolls (typically advance) to obtain
the best print-to-cut register. Return the cut-off
control to "automatic" mode. Print-to-cut
register should stay "right on" with
only minor cut-off control corrections.
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| Q: |
I
can’t deliver a good "brick" stack.
What could be wrong?
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| A: |
Pile delivery problems
are usually cause by excess static. Check for proper
mixture and application of silicone and silicone
application operation.
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| Q: |
My
silicone applicator is functioning properly,
what is the best "anti-static" material
for removing static?
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| A: |
Downy fabric softener
has been found to be the best "anti-static" additive
to silicone for sheeter operation.
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