The fully automatic washing units are designed for easy handling of press parts. It is possible to wash doctor blade chambers, ink trays, ink sumps and other removable press parts used with all types of inks, varnishes etc. The units can be equipped with a trolley, which makes the handling even easier.
“Large part washing units like top loads, easy loads, and the front load are machines, which are expensive. We think that when a customer is making an investment in one of these machines, they should have the possibility to modify or customize the machine to fit their exact needs” Says our project engineer, Philip Sidelmann, who elaborates on why we do custom build parts washing units.
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.
Almost everything on our units can be tailored to fit the customer’s needs, Philip Sidelmann explains:
“The customization is composed of both options and features like for instance extra filter houses, larger pumps, special nozzles in different materials are made to fit the customer parts exactly. When a customer has special parts for the printing machine, we will make the machine for these parts so they will end up having a machine, which will provide them with a satisfying cleaning result.”
The parts are cleaned by various high-pressure nozzles, spraying cleaning and rinse liquid from below and above. They are made with a moving nozzle arm, which ensures a more dynamic liquid flow, a higher pressure and thus an improved wash result.
Our customers get a unique parts washing unit, which will fit their parts and flow as good as possible to ensure the best cleaning result possible, as well as user experience.
At Flexo Wash we have more than 30 years of experience in creating the leading cleaning solutions. The key through all those years has been innovation and it still is, there is no problem or wish from customers we will not try to accommodate – not everything turns out to be possible, but a lot is.
“The advantages of customizing a large parts washer are many, but we are taking the customer needs into consideration and tailoring the washing unit exactly to the customer needs it could, rotating nozzle, maintenance, such as tank flush or washing pressure.” Says Philip Sidelmann and continues
This will be made to fit the customer parts and giving them the best cleaning result. These are just a selection of advantages, which previous customers have experienced. Other customers might experience other advantages, but they will definitely get a machine that will fit their parts.”
Every unit we make at Flexo Wash is unique and that in it selves is an advantage. Our production is still effective, and we will continue to have a product which offers every customer a unique cleaning solution that fits their needs.
Automated cleaning of press parts is the smart way to make sure you have consistent high output from your printing machine and the highest possible printing quality. It does not matter whether you clean with solvents, non-flammable liquids or alkaline liquids you get the same high results every time.
All methods give a good cleaning results and will reduce your downtime and ease the handling of parts cleaning. But which method is the best for you and your needs?
Download our guide ‘The Best Way To Clean Parts and find out which method is for you – Click here.
We are always ready to help and guide you to the right solution for your needs.
The process of successfully integrating a customized aqueous parts washer into your manufacturing operations begins with clearly defining the requirements of the application and noting any limitations of the facility, including floor space, with the washer manufacturer’s sales and design team.
From a best practices perspective, you’ll want to come to the table with your key requirements in hand.
Selecting a cleaning system that best integrates into the current work flow and fulfills the cleaning requirements are basic factors for a successful project. To help select the best equipment for the application, consider the following 6 questions. Thee factors impact complexity, size, and overall cost of the washer and will ensure that the best possible cleaning system is selected.
What are the parts to be cleaned?
Are there sensitive geometries that might make cleaning or drying a challenge? Are the parts of a uniform shape and size or varied?
What is the production rate required?
Part Throughput or Production – How many parts do you need to clean per hour? Is the production rate constant or variable?
What contaminates need to be cleaned or removed from the parts?
Is there any chemistry that must be added to the surface of the parts?
Are there Critical Areas of Cleaning/Drying?
Are there areas of the parts that are more critical for cleaning or drying than others?
What is the part handling process?
How are the parts loaded onto and removed from the washer? What type of interface will there need to be between the washer and the material handling systems in your facility?
What is the cleaning process objective?
Do you have clearly defined cleanliness or dryness requirements? How will you measure compliance with those requirements?
What is your budget?
Discuss your budget with the manufacturer so the proposal will provide you the best solution within your budget
A best practice for ensuring durability of your parts cleaning equipment is to have a frank and open discussion about the skills and expertise of the manufacturer’s build team to make sure that they have the experience to deliver a well-built aqueous parts washer that will last for dozens of years.
Take the time to learn about the customer support offered during installation and throughout the life of the machine, Ask about which services will be included in the proposal, and which services are offered as an option. Discuss installation, repairs and preventative maintenance during step 1 to fully understand how the manufacturer will respond to your questions and any equipment issues.
We recommend that your team include the facility or plant manager, purchasing agent, and a C-suite decision maker who can collectively review the quote from quality, process and cost perspectives. Take the time to visit the manufacturer’s facility to tour and learn more about their build process and organization.
After all of the application requirements have been determined, the project will move to the initial design of the custom washer.