USER GUIDE
rotec®
rotec® sleeves and adapters are manufactured using the very latest production technologies. The materials used are subjected to constant
quality control procedures carried out at our facilities. In order to utilize the product properties of rotec® sleeves and adapters in the most
efficient manner and to increase the life time of your sleeves/adapters, you should comply with the following recommendations. In case of
questions or technical problems, please contact customer service or one of our sales representatives.
Air pressure
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The air pressure measured at the air cylinder should be within the range of 6 to
maximum 8 bar
(87 to maximum 116 psi).
DO NOT EXCEED 8 BAR /116 PSI.
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The air volume flow should not fall below 12 litres per second (0.42 cubic ft. /sec.).
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Please ensure that the air can pass freely, i.e. the air line is not pinched or damaged.
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Unnecessarily long or branching supply lines may lead to a drastic fall in air pressure.
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The compressed air system and cylinder surfaces should be free from moisture, oils, lubricants & inks.
Check for blockages in the air outlet holes before each usage.
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For all rotec® Atlas & CFX Adapters and ULW Adapters:
Cleaning and care of rotec® sleeves and adapters
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Please inspect sleeves/adapters routinely for damages of the inner sleeve, the surface and notch as well as register pin of adapters before usage.
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Damaged sleeves/adapters should not be used for printing.
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Oil, lubricant, ink and tape residues should be removed as quickly as possible to maintain the surface properties.
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Stronger residues can be removed with a soft nylon brush.
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Suitable cleaning solutions are ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, or water.
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Never use solvents containing grease or oil as they negatively affect the surface properties.
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Never treat the sleeves/adapters with acids, alkaline solutions, and salt solutions or with any sharp objects that could damage their surface.
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The entire surface should be cleaned with minimal amounts of cleaning solution and a clean cloth. Residual solvent should be wiped off immediately.
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As solvents are poorly evaporating from plate/tape gaps, plates should always be demounted after use. When cleaning sleeves or printing plates
while mounted, please make sure no solvent remains between the tape and sleeve.
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Wait at least 30 minutes after cleaning sleeves/adapters to allow the solvents to evaporate completely.
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The sleeve ends should be protected against liquids at all times.
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To maintain good mounting characteristics, clean the inner base with an appropriate cleaner.
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Glass fibre filaments which loosened from the inner base can be ground off. Do not pull out fibres.
WARNING: PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY
Regularly check the airflow through the weep holes, which prevent pressure buildup.
There are 4-6 weep holes (3-8mm wide, depending on wall thickness) on each side of the adapter on the end cap.
1. Apply air for 1-2 seconds into 1 of the weep holes.
CAUTION: Wear eye protection during weep hole check.
2. Check that air comes out of the other weep holes. Two people are required to simultaneously monitor weep holes on both ends.
3. If one of the weep holes is blocked (no air coming through), clear out the blocked weep hole with a 2.5mm drill bit manually.
4. Repeat on the remaining weep holes until air flows through all weep holes.
For the professional handling of rotec® sleeves and adapters
Check the other weep holes
Apply Air
4-8 weep holes on each end
