QUICKER C66

Effective cleaning, die protection and full automation of the process

QUICKER C66 post-printing die washer is a device for washing flexographic plates up to 660 mm wide. It effectively removes dirt from all types of water-based, solvent and UV inks. The device is recommended for narrow web printers.

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Description and Specifications

QUICKER C66 post-printing plate washer

The polymer washer automates the cleaning process, increases productivity and efficiency of cleaning photopolymer plates. In a short time, just a few minutes, we get a perfectly clean plate, dry and ready for reuse. This guarantees high, reproducible print quality and reduced turnaround time.

  • Very quiet operation of the device
  • Easy to use
  • Effective protection of the plate from falling into the tank.
  • Perfect purity and dryness of the polymer
  • Eco boothard - the device works in a closed circuit for water and chemicals

Working width

660 mm

Minimum plate length

200 mm

Machine dimensions - width/height/length

1200 mm x 1150 mm x 1850 mm

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Warranty
Training
Logistics
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Installation

QUICKER C washers are available as a subscription option!

Check out the possibility of using the machine on subscription. You don't have to invest a lot of money! Just a low monthly installment will streamline the process of preparing flexo plates for reuse. Choose a subscription plan of 12, 24 or 36 months and increase productivity while reducing costs.

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Frequently asked questions

The working widths of QUICKER C-series photopolymer washers are specified in their names, i.e. QUICKER C66 - working width 66 cm, C96 - working width 96 cm, C140 - working width 140 cm. Working width means that the maximum width of the plate inserted into the machine must not exceed the above-mentioned width.

The washers, by virtue of their design, do not have a limitation on the length of the washed plate, as the process is linear. We have a limitation in the widths as described in point No. 1 and in the minimum length. This limitation is due to the spacing of the rollers in the machine. In order for the machine to move the slab, the moment one section releases the slab, another section of rollers must already be holding it. Therefore, the minimum length is 20 cm.

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This is an important question, because we often encounter that the current washers on the market pull in. In our washers, we have used such a way of guiding the plate inside so that even a bent plate has no chance to fall into the tank or come out the top. E.g.:

  • The gaps by which the plate most often falls into the tank in other washers are reduced to a minimum with us and set during installation on the gap gauge. 
  • We also used a system of milled shafts complete with matching guide forks in such a way that the distorted plate also does not come out the top (see the photo below).

These solutions minimize almost to zero the risk of plates being pulled in through the bottom or going out through the top. Below in the photo you have shown some of the elements that prevent plates from being pulled in.

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Yes, the plates come out dry.
The drying section is made up of the following components listed below in the order in which the plate passes through the machine:

  • a roller made of very soft porous rubber (Sponge Roll), which separates the rinsing section from the drying chamber and makes the plate into the drying section wet, but without visible water droplets.
  • Two blower heaters along the entire length of the washer with a thermic to prevent excessive heat. An air nozzle is also installed to distribute the blow evenly across the width to dry more thoroughly. What role does the thermic have? Plates are made of polyester on the bottom and polymer on top, and polyester at temperatures above 70-80℃ can become deformed, so we have the aforementioned thermic protection installed in our washers to prevent the temperature from rising dangerously high for Printing plate.
  • top roller (Sponge Roll) and a drying roller from underneath, which ensures thorough drying from underneath as well.

This design of the drying unit, ensures that the plate is dry after the washing process and ready for reprinting.

We use two solutions to cool the lamp:To enjoy a long life of the device, it is necessary to take care of its condition during use. What we recommend is detailed in the user's manual, but below are the main things to do at different intervals. Every day, once a week, once a month or every 6 months.

Below is a list of the most important of these:

  • Check the level and cleanliness of the detergent. Replace if dirty or insufficient in the tank
  • Change the water in the rinse tank
  • Clean the table at the entrance of the machine (if installed)
    In case of feeders it is not there
  • Take care of the cleanliness of the sensor in the input table (if equipped) For feeders are installed in the feeders
  • Clean drive shafts with ethyl alcohol
  • Replace detergent and water filters
  • Replace separation roller lagging when it wears out
  • Check that the brushes press appropriately for the thickness of the plates during washing
  • Take care of proper lubrication of the drive chain.

All these steps are taught during installation.

The list prices of the washers are:

  • QUICKER C66 about €18,500
  • QUICKER C96 about €25,000
  • QUICKER C140 about €34,000

Prices depend on accessories such as feeders and receiver. They do not include transportation and installation costs.

What is the reason for the above equipment prices?

The QUICKER C machine is built from 1,373 components. Their quantity, quality and complexity are the result of several requirements:

  • The need for good durable materials that are resistant to chemicals and their vapors.
  • The big complexity of running the plate, as it is the most variable element. There are printers that have flat plates after printing, and there are some that have them distorted. The machine must be able to wash each of them, without screwing, blocking inside or pulling into the tank. This generates costs in the form of special guide forks, milled transport rollers, precision in adjusting table slots and lower transport rollers, and so on.
  • Application of industrial solutions, which means that we do not buy components, for example, on Internet portals, but use Components dedicated to continuous operation in harsh conditions.

Our team of designers, automation engineers, electricians and fitters made these devices in Bytków near Poznań, Poland. We use European suppliers of components and materials. The solutions used are industrial and generally available worldwide, as we cooperate with international companies.

QUICKER C machine is built from 1,373 components. Their quantity, quality and complexity are due to several requirements:Yes. Certainly during the warranty. Why is this so? The machine consists of many components such as pumps, pipes, tanks, bearings, transport rollers, dryers, housings, printing inks and so on. Each of these components has been tested by us for resistance to chemicals and their vapors found in cleaning agents dedicated to our washers. Therefore, we can be sure that the components used will not be damaged during use. Using others that have not been tested by us risks damaging the machine, for which we do not want to be responsible.

Even comparing product sheets to select a similar detergent from a competitor is not helpful, as manufacturers are not required to list all the substances contained in the sheets.

Besides, there are drying heaters in the machine that can ONLY work with substances that are not marked as flammable on the safety data sheets.

Yes. You can freely configure your device using the modular components of the washing process automation system.

To be selected in individual configuration:

  • Work surface with sensor detecting the plate
  • Belt feeder type SA66, SA96
  • SRP roller infeed table
  • Automatic feeder type AF66, AF96, AF140
  • Automatic receiver (C66 only) type AR66

This is a common question from customers who want to buy a wider machine than the plates they want to wash.

Example: the QUICKER C96 machine with a width of 96 cm for washing printing plates with a width of 45 cm, in such a way as to insert two plates at once. Theoretically this is possible, but in practice it happens that during washing the plates move across the machine and when they overlap one on top of the other they can be destroyed. We do not recommend such use of the machine. The number of sensors in the machine is also a limitation. A sensor that detects one of the printing plates will "read" it as a reference. The other one is invisible to the machine at that time. This can cause many complications and risks. However, we can install 2 sensors at the special request of the customer and at his responsibility as to possible faults.

Plate washing automation system

Manual process of feeding and receiving the plate by the operator.

Plate feeding

Main machine

Plate reception

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QUICKER BR
Work surface

- OR -.

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QUICKER SRP
Roller infeed table

- OR -.

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QUICKER SA
Belt feeding table

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QUICKER SRO
Roller pickup table

- OR -.

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QUICKER KO
Receiving basket

Semi-automatic plate washing process after printing.

Plate feeding

Main machine

Plate reception

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QUICKER AF
Automatic feeder

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QUICKER SRO
Roller pickup table

- OR -.

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QUICKER KO
Receiving basket

Full automation of the plate washing process after printing.

Plate feeding

Main machine

Plate reception

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QUICKER AF
Automatic feeder

QUICKER AR

QUICKER AR
Automatic receiver

Plate washing automation system

Manual process of feeding and receiving the plate by the operator.

Plate feeding

-OR-

-OR-

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QUICKER BR
Work top

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QUICKER SRP
Roller infeed table

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QUICKER SA
Belt feeding table

Main machine

Plate reception

-OR-

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QUICKER SRO
Roller pickup table

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QUICKER KO
Receiving basket

Semi-automatic process
washing plates after printing

Plate feeding

QUICKER AF

QUICKER AF
Automatic feeder

Main machine

Plate reception

-OR-

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QUICKER SRO
Roller pickup table

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QUICKER KO
Receiving basket

Full automation of the
process of washing plates after printing.

Plate feeding

QUICKER AF

QUICKER AF
Automatic feeder

Main machine

Plate reception

QUICKER AR

QUICKER AR
Automatic receiver

Additional Components

QUICKER AF

QUICKER AF

Automatic die feeder for C series washers

The only proprietary automatic plate feeder on the market.

The device is compatible with the QUICKER washer. A special connector allows the feeder to be connected to the washer at any time during its use. The device is controlled by the washer.

One-time loading of up to 25 discs!

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QUICKER AR

Automatic plate receiver for C series washers

The QUICKER AR receiver is synchronized with the washer. It receives the washed and dried plate from the washer then places it on an extendable table. The 25 plates placed for washing in the AF feeder go to the receiving table after a full washing process.

A special connector allows the feeder to be connected to the washer at any time during its use. The device is controlled by the washer.

Example configurations

Why washing equipment printing plates after printing brand QUICKER?

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Process automation - time savings and repeatable quality

QUICKER equipment eliminates the need for manual washing of printing plates, which significantly reduces the preparation time for the next order and increases the comfort of operators. The cleaning process is fully automatic - from the application of the cleaning agent, through the work of the brushes, to rinsing and drying.

With pre-programmed cleaning parameters, each plate is returned to the same predictable boothard. Expanded versions can include an automatic feeder, integrated dryer and receiving station - creating a fully independent cleaning line.

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Safe for printing plate surfaces and alilox dots

QUICKER devices work gently but effectively - with full safety for the printing plate structure.

Adequate brush pressure, controlled water temperature and a guiding system that prevents the plate from curling and ensures that raster points and mold edges remain intact. This is especially important for thin, flexible plates used in precision packaging and label printing.

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Various configurations - from a compact washer to a complete line

QUICKER is a system that grows with the needs of your print shop. The units can function as booth-alone washers - tailored to a specific format and type of soiling - or be expanded to include automatic plate feeders, receiving systems and integrated drying.

This allows you to complete the entire post-printing die cleaning process in one line - with minimal operator involvement and maximum quality control.

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Extended die life and reduced chemical consumption

Automatic washing with optimized QUICKER chemicals helps extend the life cycle of printing plates and reduce the cost of premature replacement.

Effective removal of printing inks residue, varnish and mechanical soiling while reducing cleaning agent consumption by up to 40% means real savings and less production downtime. printing plates are thoroughly cleaned and fully ready for reuse.

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Local manufacturing, service and parts availability

QUICKER devices are designed and manufactured by the Print Systems team - which means fast delivery times, full service support, and availability of parts and supplies without waiting.

We help not only with installation, but also with configuration selection, parameterization of cleaning cycles and operator training. This ensures that the device performs as expected from day one - and remains supportive throughout the Printing plate's life cycle.

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Why Print Systems?

Over 20 years of experience
We have been supporting printing houses in Poland and abroad for two decades. We combine practical knowledge of printing with technological know-how to help customers achieve better production results.

Our own brand of equipment and chemicals
QUICKER is not just a logo - it is a line of equipment and chemicals created from scratch by our team. This gives us full control over the quality and development of the products.

We start with an analysis, not an offer
Before we propose anything, we conduct an audit and tests. Thanks to this, the solutions we implement are truly tailored to the needs of our clients and bring measurable results.

Flexibility in cooperation
We adapt to your possibilities and production rhythm. We fulfill quick orders, implement system solutions and support when you need it most.

A comprehensive system approach
We deliver not only products, but also ready-made solutions – from plates, through chemicals and devices, to service and consulting. Everything works together – efficiently and predictably.

A relationship based on trust

# Y esW e Car e is our daily life. We are a partner who really listens, advises and takes responsibility for what we propose – from the first conversation to implementation.