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Cleaning flexographic printing machines is a very important process to achieve good print quality and prolong the life of the machinery. It is crucial to maintain proper cleaning of all moving parts, rollers, cylinders, and ink trays to ensure smooth operation of the machine and avoid production interruptions.

To maintain proper cleaning, it is important to follow certain requirements such as:

1. Understanding the cleaning process: A trained worker should be in charge of the cleaning process. It is important to know the machinery, its parts, and how to use cleaning products.

2. Regular cleaning: Regular cleaning is essential to achieve stable and reliable machine performance. Daily cleaning of moving parts is recommended to prevent ink particles from accumulating and causing production failures.

3. Using the right cleaning products: It is important to use cleaning products specifically designed for cleaning flexographic printers. These products should be gentle to prevent wear and tear on the machinery parts and components.

4. Remove residual ink: It is important to completely remove residual ink after each job or production change. If it is not completely removed, print quality is likely to suffer and jams and blockages may occur.

5. Do not use abrasive products: The use of chemicals and abrasive solutions can damage machinery and cause erosion of metal and other components. It is important to avoid corrosive and abrasive products that can damage machinery.

When cleaning the flexo printing machine, the type of cleaning fluid to be selected must consider two aspects: one is that it should match the type of ink used; the other is that it cannot cause swelling or corrosion to the printing plate. Before printing, the printing plate should be cleaned with cleaning solution to ensure that the surface of the printing plate is clean and free of dirt. After shutdown, the printing plate should be cleaned immediately to prevent the printed ink from drying and solidifying on the surface of the printing plate.


Post time: Feb-13-2023