Omega surface technology
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rotec® sleeves and adapters have been developed with the Ω-Surface Technology to prevent inadmissibly high electrostatic charging when
printing inks and varnishes containing solvents on flexographic presses.
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rotec® sleeves and adapters with Ω-Surface Technology comply with BG information, status 11/2003, Order No. 452 and ATEX EU Directive
No. 2014/34/EU (formerly ATEX 95), meeting the required bleeder resistance of a maximum of 10
6
Ω.
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The rotec® Ω-Surface Technology enables electrostatic charges on the complete surface to be conducted.
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The bleeder resistance should be checked each time before use.
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The functional principle only works when the air-cylinders are grounded.
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No liability is accepted for sleeves/adapters reworked by manufacturers other than XSYS.
Special advice for conductive rotec® sleeves/adapters with compressible surface
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To ensure a permanent conductivity, please do not expose the sleeves/adapters to high temperatures, e.g. removing the plate with a
hairdryer, hot-air-radiator or other similar equipment.
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Do not apply isolation materials like hairspray, varnishes or other additional layers as they have a negative effect on the conductivity.
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Do not use abrasive paper or hard brushes on the surface.
Plate mounting
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Oil, lubricant, ink and tape residues affect the adhesion properties of the tape.
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To apply the tape without bubbles on the sleeve, the use of a soft plastic roller is recommended.
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The plate must be mounted bubble-free on top of the tape – a soft plastic roller is recommended.
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Exposed surfaces of the sleeve can be protected effectively with PVC/PE adhesive tape.
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Never apply an edge sealer directly on the sleeve – apply the edge sealer on the tape only!
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Cutting might damage the surface, therefore please use the rotec® Cutting Ruler.
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Adjust the tape and plate gaps by a minimum of 30° in order to avoid edge lifting of the plate.
Plate demounting
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Remove the plate slowly and carefully with a constant tension – too much tension may damage the plate.
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Remove the tape by slowly pulling it back from the corner at an angle and pull it off in one piece.
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Remove any residual tape immediately (see Cleaning and Care).
Storage of rotec® sleeves and adapters
If you do not use a storage system for sleeves, please pay attention to the following points:
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In principle, sleeves/adapters should be stored in an upright position.
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Sleeves/adapters stored upright must be secured to prevent them toppling over.
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Sleeves/adapters should not be stacked on top of each other.
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Constant weight loads and stress may affect the TIR (Total Indicated Runout) of the sleeves/adapters.
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High air humidity at higher temperatures (tropical climates) affects the service life of the sleeves/adapters.
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Specified outer diameter is valid only at a storage temperature of 20-21 °C (68-70 °F) and 50% humidity.
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