UV-curable ink and coating residues
Describe the chemistry, cure state and whether the wash-up is manual or automated.
Print & ink cleaning
Industrial ink cleaning, with the press in mind.
Cleaning UV-curable inks and other industrial printing residues requires more than a general-purpose wash. The type of ink, the components being cleaned and the quality of the next print run all influence what a suitable approach looks like.
From ink residue to reliable changeovers.
Printing operations may need to remove inks from equipment during changeovers, maintenance and production wash-up. The cleaning method must work without introducing avoidable problems for blankets, rollers, seals or other materials. We want to understand the ink system, the parts being cleaned and the process.
What are you cleaning?
Rollers and blankets
Compatibility with rubber compounds and any equipment-maker requirements should be checked.
Anilox and other print components
Cleaning method, surface finish and residue standards may differ by technology.
Comparing an existing press wash with a new approach.
An evaluation should consider cleaning performance, required contact time, equipment compatibility, any rinse or drying stage, and whether the process affects downstream quality. blent's water-based approach can be assessed against defined requirements where technically appropriate.
FAQ
Can water-based cleaners remove UV ink?
Some water-based cleaning products are designed for printing applications, but compatibility and effectiveness vary. A specific blent formulation should be tested against the ink and equipment in question before it is recommended.
Are water-based cleaners safe for every print roller?
No. The material, cleaner and equipment-maker guidance matter; compatibility should be verified.
Let’s talk about your wash-up process.
Tell us the printing method, ink system, equipment and current wash.