22. March 2023
How do I best clean my press parts?
Choose the right cleaning method for your press parts to achieve satisfying results. This blog post...
Custom-built to fit your needs
The Parts Washers from Flexo Wash have a Wash & Rinse system with two separate tanks which offers an automatic two-stage cleaning process, where the first stage is for cleaning and the second stage is for rinsing.
The parts are cleaned by various high-pressure nozzles, spraying cleaning and rinse liquid from below and above.
All units can be customized according to each customer’s specific needs. They are made with a moving nozzle arm, which ensures a more dynamic liquid flow, a higher pressure and thus an improved wash result.
3 TYPES OF CLEANING METHODS:
Different needs - different techniques
Different needs require different techniques. Therefore, the Flexo Wash EasyLoad & FrontLoad parts washers can all be built to clean with solvents, alkaline liquids or eco-friendly cleaning liquids and distillable eco-friendly liquids.
Factors like ink types, thickness of ink layers, installation space etc. determines which kind of PK unit you should choose. Below you will find brief info of each type of cleaning method.
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How to build an ATEX room?
Choosing the right cleaning solution can be hard. Flexo Wash will guide you, to you make the right choice for your production.
ATEX certifications and requirements
When cleaning with solvent, special precautions must be taken in order to completely neutralize the risk of explosion or fire in the immediate area. Flexo Wash takes these precautions by delivering washing equipment according to the ATEX directive 2014/34/EU intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Flexo Wash collaborates with notified bodies for approval of the equipment, ensuring that each unit is safe being EEX-proof according to the ATEX standard and certified by ExVeritas.
ZONE 0 = CATEGORY I:
Explosive atmosphere is continuously present for long periods. Inside the washing unit and tanks the unit will have ATEX zone 0
ZONE 1 = CATEGORY II:
Between 10 and 100 hours of explosive atmosphere per year. Around the unit will be ATEX zone 1.
ZONE 2 = CATEGORY III:
Less than 10 hours of explosive atmosphere per year. Zone 2 is often referred to as the remotely hazardous area.
OUR SOLUTIONS:
Parts washers for all needs
We supply parts washing equipment in all sizes for all segments of the flexographic and gravure industry. The Flexo Wash Parts Washers comes in many different models which each can be modified by combining the standard unit with one or more of the various options.
We have been leading experts in parts washing for 30 years and our large portfolio of units and options reflects the flexibility needed to meet all needs of the fleoxgraphic and gravure industries.
To reduce your consumption of non-flammable liquids connect the standard part washing units with our Sedimentation tanks.
COST-EFFICIENT:
PK EasyLoad & SideLoad
With the EasyLoad/ SideLoad units you will get a very effective and cost-efficient parts washer for various wide web press parts. The machines are controlled by a microprocessor, where it is easy to set the different programmes such as wash time.
The standard unit comes with one large trolley which makes it easy to move the parts directly from the printing press to the grid.
The grid is then easily slid into the PK EasyLoad/ SideLoad from the trolley, thus eliminating handling to a minimum.
360° CLEANING:
PK FrontLoad
With the FrontLoad units you will get highly intensive 360° cleaning by nozzles from four sides of the parts. The machines are controlled by a PLC control system for a user-friendly and easy use of the machine.
The standard unit comes with two trolleys which makes it easy to move the parts directly from the printing press to the grid.
The grid is then easily slid into the PK FrontLoad from the trolley, thus eliminating handling to a minimum.
