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Ink Systems

Best practices for doctor blade pressure on high-speed lines?

Running a 4-color line at 800 fpm and seeing streaking on the second deck. Blade pressure feels right but still getting inconsistent laydown...

Posted by Nathan Pierce4 replies
Anilox Rolls

How often should anilox rolls be ultrasonically cleaned?

We've been doing monthly cleanings but I'm wondering if that's often enough for a plant running three shifts with water-based inks...

Posted by Nathan Pierce6 replies
Press Operations

Makeready time reduction — what's actually worked for you?

We cut makeready from 45 minutes down to 22 after standardizing viscosity settings. Curious what other plants have tried...

Posted by Nathan Pierce8 replies
Preventive Maintenance

Building a PM schedule for a 6-color flexo press

Starting from scratch on a PM program for a press that's never had one. Looking for input on what intervals others use for lubrication and wear checks...

Posted by Nathan Pierce3 replies

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