HOW TO: Eliminate Press Downtime
- Published: May 03, 2024
How frustrating is it to see the press sitting idle when the operators are scurrying around to solve the most recent problem that comes up to bite them. Having trouble hitting densities? Having trouble maintaining densities? Might not be the inks or the substrate. Focus on the anilox roll. Focus on how clean the anilox roll is. Better yet, why not just start with a perfectly clean roll in the first place? Why not start with a perfectly clean roll EVERY TIME?
More and more of our larger customers are trending to ultrasonically cleaning their anilox roll after every press run. That way they know the anilox roll that was specified for a print job will work correctly every time. Density problems are automatically eliminated as a problem from the very start. Period!
I know what you're thinking: Won't that damage the anilox roll? No. Plus, cleaning times will only be a few minutes if you are consistently following this program.
With Sonic Solutions' updated Phoenix line of cleaning systems you don't need to worry. We've made our systems safer for your highest line count anilox rolls. Our systems are all preset at a fixed level of 68 kHz of power. No need to guess the right level or worry about using too much power. Our generators are now external to the unit, so a quick swapping out of equipment can be done in minutes and not months. Our heating system now has an automatic shut off that will prevent the unit from burning up if someone leaves the heater system on. Simply put, our systems are the safest in the marketplace for your anilox and if you maintain them properly they can last forever.
Sonic Solutions products are all 100 percent built and sourced in the U.S. Common cleaning systems are typically in stock as well as their respective parts. Custom systems can easily be designed and implemented and we can clean any roll from 10 inches to 10 feet. We can clean them all.
Feel free to contact Joe Walczak with any of your anilox roll cleaning needs. He can be reached at 877/654-7800 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and will be happy to help.
Why not take that next step in eliminating press downtime?
