ACCURATE TENSION OF PRINTING BLANKETS

ACCURATE TENSION OF PRINTING BLANKETS:

A PROBLEM OF GENERAL INTEREST

For a long time the problem of the accurate tension of the printing blanket on the blanket cylinder has been a major concern of the graphic industry. Many of us are not aware that a blanket mounted with accurate tension (as recommended by the blanket manufacturer) guarantees a quality of print that printers have always grossly underestimated.

A blanket which is properly mounted guarantees:

• extra durability and extended blanket life
• superior printing quality and results
• improved compressibility and smash resistance
• improved paper release

At the same time, it is a way to avoid serious problems caused by erroneous blanket tension. A blanket that is excessively tightened will result in the following situation:

• immediate loss of thickness
• loss of compressibility
• loss of printing quality
• defective paper release
• possible loosening of the blanket bars

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Our company does not assume any responsibility for the erroneous use or inappropriate adjustment of the mounting kit.

- In order to obtain the accurate adjustment procedures of the mounting kit measurements, we advise you to consult your usual blanket supplier. You will be given the correct information regarding the amount of tensile strength units expressed in Nm or ibs.ft which should be taken into consideration when tightening the blanket.  

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