South Australian printed packaging supplier Poly Products has installed new cleaning technology at its plant in Regency Park, Adelaide.
Supplied by local distributor Jet Technologies, the Flexo Wash FW 2500 model will clean and manage the condition and performance of the company’s anilox library, which many view as a crucial part of the printing process.
The installation followed research by Poly Products to find the best solution for increased productivity on its range of wide web flexo presses.
Jet Technologies sales manager Wes Scott said the FW 2500M had proven to be a safe and effective way of cleaning anilox rolls for many of its customers over the years.
A number of the company’s rollers were salvageable and brought back into production.
“This has given them an extended working life, and represents a significant saving,” Scott said.
The FW2500M automatically cleans and dries a roller within a 15-minute cycle without causing damage or wear.
After a quick wipe down of excess ink, a roller can then be placed straight back into the press.
The FW2500M can be used daily, if necessary, allowing for a safe and deep clean and removal of the dried ink particles that prevent rollers from performing at their best.
Steve Renfrey and Andy Lee with Poly Products’ new Flexo Wash machine.
