The efficiency of the cleaning process, i.e. its productivity and effectiveness, determines how many items can be washed thoroughly, in what time and with what chemical consumption. Although it may seem to be a fixed value, in reality it depends on a number of factors, which, when properly analyzed and optimized, can bring significant savings and improvements in the quality of work.
A key factor affecting efficiency is the choice of detergent. Printing chemical manufacturers offer a variety of washing agents, but the peculiarities of flexographic printing - different types of inks, additives, solvents, washing techniques and operating conditions - mean that choosing the right detergent is not easy. The effectiveness of a chemical depends not only on its composition, but also on a detailed analysis of the entire washing and rinsing process: whether it is a machine or manual process, how long it lasts, at what temperature it takes place, how the elements are arranged in the machine. Each of these parameters matters.
Sometimes a detergent is used in a printing house that does not meet expectations: it does not clean the surface, it is not very efficient, a lot of it is used, and the cleaning results remain unsatisfactory. In such cases, the problem is often not the product itself, but the fact that the supplier has limited itself to supplying a chemical without analyzing the individual conditions of the printing house.
So is it possible to create a solution tailored to specific production needs? Yes - provided the supplier is committed and professional. It is necessary to carry out an audit of cleaning processes, perform tests in real production conditions and develop a tailored solution: including selection of detergent, optimization of process parameters and, if necessary, even creation of a new cleaning agent formula in the manufacturer's laboratory.
What specific benefits can you achieve by implementing a customized solution?
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shorter cleaning time,
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lower chemical consumption,
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Protecting printing plates, aniloxes and press parts from damage,
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Full effectiveness after the first application,
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Reduce the presence of irritants in the workplace,
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Lower energy consumption - no need to heat water,
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Reducing the amount of solvent waste for disposal.
If you want to comprehensively analyze your printing house's cleaning process, discover real opportunities for optimization and tailor cleaning chemicals to your conditions, contact us. We'll help you increase efficiency and reduce costs - to the benefit of print quality, workplace safety and the environment.
