TechNova launches specialty cleaner
TechNova has introduced AniKleen Sol, a specialty cleaner for removing aqueous overprint varnish (OPV) deposits from rollers and blankets with minimal effort.
07 Apr 2015 | 6376 Views | By PrintWeek India
Most printers typically use the conventional method of cleaning by using a mixture of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and water to scrub the blankets and rollers clean.
Explaining the purpose of this new product, Milind Kale, manager, business development, TechNova, said, “Not only does this conventional method result in a lot of wasted energy and time, but it also does not clean the blankets and rollers effectively, resulting in inconsistent print jobs.”
Kale added, “TechNova has recognised this need and has introduced AniKleen Sol which works on the principle of chemical action, instead of a mechanical action, to clean water-based OPVs from rollers and blankets.”
AniKleen Sol, when applied to the affected areas, adequately wets and dissolves the dried OPV deposits making the cleaning process easier and faster. This in turn reduces machine downtime and improves productivity.
However, this solution is suitable for cleaning aqueous varnish from rollers that use the duct varnish process for coating. When using process colour inks, normal wash is recommended. “AniKleen Sol is not a general purpose cleaner for inks from rollers,” concluded Kale.