In the printing industry, maintain clean and efficient printing presses is crucial for producing high-quality print materials. Dry Ice Blasting has emerged as a highly effective cleaning method for various types of printing presses, including flexography, gravure, offset, UV, and web-fed presses. It offers a range of benefits that enhance productivity and print quality.

Key Benefits of Dry Ice Blasting in the Printing Industry:

• Improved Print Quality: Residue ink, grease, lint from paper, and other coatings can negatively impact print Quality by affecting registration. Dry Ice Blasting effectively removes these contaminants, ensuing precise and high-quality prints.
• Minimal Downtime: Dry Ice Blasting can be performed in place with minimal changes to the equipment, reducing production downtime significantly. This means that you can get your presses back up and running quickly.
• No Secondary Waste: Dry Ice Blasting produces no additional chemical or secondary waste. This eliminates the need for time consuming clean up and waste disposal, reducing associated costs.
• Non-Abrasive Cleaning: Dry Ice Blasting is non- abrasive process that does not damage delicate parts of the printing machinery. This protects your valuable equipment from wear and tear.
• Environmentally Responsible: Dry Ice Blasting is an environmentally responsible cleaning method. It eliminates the use of chemicals and generates minimal waste, aligning with sustainability goals.
• Dry Cleaning Process: This method is dry, meaning it leaves no moisture behind. This particularly important in the printing industry, where moisture can damage sensitive equipment and affect print quality.
• Containment Systems: Poseidon offers containment screening systems to protect your facility and equipment from cross contamination during the cleaning process. This is especially important when dealing with wet UV paints to ensure compliance with pollution prevention regulations.
• Decrease Scrap production: Achieve cost savings by reducing waste.

Examples of Equipment Dry Ice Cleaned in Printing Industry:

• Grippers and Rollers
• Drums
• Ink Trays
• Gears and Deck Guides
• Side Walls
• Feeder and Delivery Units
• Letterpresses
• Flexography Presses

In Conclusion:

Dry Ice Blasting is revolutionizing how the printing industry maintains its equipment and ensures the production of high-quality print materials. Its efficiency, minimal downtime, and environmentally friendly nature make it a valuable tool for print professionals.