AUTOMATIC CLEANING SYSTEM

Leading washing system for Flexo and shaft, discover our I-ACS system in its 1 pump versions and double pump

Solutions for the professional of flexography and rotogravure

The I-ACS Automatic Cleaning System supplies ink to the Doctor Blade Chamber through an adjustable flow and ensures at all times the necessary volume of ink in the chamber for a correct supply. Once the work is finished, the system allows to clean the entire ink circuit and can clean all the printing bodies simultaneously.

We have two versions of the I-ACS system, a basic system with a single impulse pump and return from the chamber by gravity and the complete system with double pump that ensures the pressure inside the doctor blade chamber and optimizes solvent / water consumption as well as minimizes cleaning times.

EFFICIENT SYSTEM, ACHIEVES THE MINIMUM SOLVENT / WATER CONSUMPTION

PRACTICAL MODULAR DESIGN THAT FACILITATES THE REPLACEMENT

REUSE OF INKS FOR FUTURE WORK

CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT OF THE ENTIRE OPERATION IN MINIMUM SPACE

ALL THE ADVANTAGES OF THE LEADING SYSTEM OF CLEANING FOR FLEXOGRAPHY AND ROTOGRAVURE

  • The I-ACS (Automatic Washing System For Flexo) system centrally manages all the operation of ink supply and cleaning of the printing bodies in the minimum possible space (design in tower layout). Allows simultaneous cleaning of all printing bodies.

  • It minimizes the consumption of solvent / water that cleans in each process thanks to the reuse of solvent / water that has been used in previous cleanings

  • Once the print job is finished, the majority of ink found in the system and in the chamber is recovered to the ink cube and can be used in future work.

  • The materials used in its manufacture are of proven quality and leading brands in the market which is reflected in a high reliability and long life of the components, as in the case of the membranes of the pumps with a service life of 50,000,000 cycles.

  • This system is completely compatible with the rest of the modules of the Ink Control Solution (I-ICS), being able to add concentration control, temperature control, etc …

  • The modular design by groups of printing allows the complete replacement of a group in case of failure simplifying the tasks of maintenance and the times of stopped machine in case of failure.

Torre Lavado Automático Para Flexografía Y Huecograbado

OUR TWO MODELS OF AUTOMATIC CLEANING MACHINES

I-ACS Complet

  • Water / solvent cleaning tanks with supply pumps.

  • Vertical stainless steel chassis. Removable unit blocks per color (two 3, 4 or 5 color towers for central drum press or independent units for in line press)

  • Two pneumatic pumps in stainless steel 3/8 “with Teflon membranes and ATEX certificate for each unit (PA5000).

  • SMC pneumatic valve assembly. High performance and very durable.

  • External desk for electronic components.

  • Computer and touch screen. Possibility to save and repeat jobs.

  • ICI interface, printed user manual and digital.

  • Ink hoses (except OEM).

All the details about I-ACS COMPLET

I-ACS Basic

  • Two tower chassis of 3, 4 or 5 colours, in stainless steel.

  • Pneumatic external pilot pump ½” for each color (6, 8 or 10 units)

  • Pneumatic external pilot pump ½” for the supply of cleaning solvent.

  • External pneumatic pump of ½” for the extraction of dirty solvent

  • Intermediate deposit of dirty solvent of 40 litres in stainless steel.

  • External desk for electronic components.

  • Computer and touch screen. Possibility to save and repeat jobs.

  • ICI interface, printed and digital user manual.

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Solvent lines / cleaning water lines from the tanks to the I-ACS towers.

  • Electrical and pneumatic power.

COMPARATIVE SHEET BETWEEN MODELS

* Times and consumption taken in laboratory tests with an 8-color system and a central drum printer, changing black to white. These numbers may vary depending on the equipment, types of inks, distance from the equipment to the printer, environmental conditions, etc.

HOW THE AUTOMATIC CLEANING SYSTEM WORKS

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In the pumping process, the equipment employs a pneumatic pump to absorb in from the standard cube and drive to the doctor blade chamber. A second pump* absorbs from the doctor blade chamber. The working frequency ratio of these two pumps and consequently the flow of impulsion and absorption are configurable separately so as to avoid any problem of over-pressure in the chamber that could generate overflows.

The system allows to configure different cleaning processes depending on the needs, quick cleanings to use similar colours or deep cleaning for changes from black to white without any contamination. In any case, the common cleaning process begins with emptying the ink circuit and the doctor blade chamber for practically total reuse (see technical characteristics) of the ink in future work. Subsequently and through an external pump, it is introduced into the solvent or water circuit (depending on the type of ink) that has already been used in previous cleanings to remove the remains of ink that could remain in the circuit. This solvent / water is again removed from the system by another external pump and stored in a tank for future reuse use. In a second cycle, the system performs the same procedure but this time using clean solvent / water as a rinse to ensure complete cleaning of the circuit and the doctor blade chamber. Through this procedure and the combined use of reused solvent / water and clean solvent / water, it is possible to minimize consumption in each cleaning without sacrificing perfect results.

*Depending on model

Times and Consumption
Software and Panel
Technical characteristics
Compatibilities
Sistema De Limpieza Automática Fase De Entintado
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INKING PHASE

2 electronic control pneumatic pumps:

  • 1st pump directs the ink from the can to the chamber.

  • Return driven through the 2nd pump to the can.

  • The power of the 2nd pump is controlled electronically to be somewhat higher than the drive and create negative pressure inside the chamber.

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EMPTYING PHASE

Electronic redirection pumps:

  • Both pumps are redirected to empty the circuit in both directions.

  • Once the emptying has finished the user can change the cans I-ACS Complet starts washing automatically.

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WASHING CYCLE

I-ACS Complet directs recycled water / solvent from the tank or line by passing it through the entire circuit by using both pumps, all colours at the same time:

  • After the wash cycle, ACS empties the circuit with both pumps driving the solvent / dirty water to its corresponding tank or line.

  • For a perfect result, I-ACS repeats the cleaning cycle but with clean solvent (or water).

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SET OF DEPOSITS

  • I-ACS uses two stainless steel tanks of 290 litres each in solvent based ink versions.

  • The 1st tank stores recycled solvent and the 2nd one stores pure solvent.

  • The set includes pumps and level sensors with the ability to integrate and automate with an inline distiller.

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VERTICAL DESIGN

  • Vertical tower design designed for central drum printers.

  • Reduced floor space.

  • Less distance between pumps and chambers means fewer meters of hose and less consumption of solvent / water for cleaning.

  • Better accessibility, ergonomic and comfortable for the user.

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MODULAR DESIGN

  • Modular independent system by units.

  • One tray per color.

  • Easy access for maintenance.

  • Ease in expansions or unit changes.

  • Valve set located on top tray.

  • Ease of access for reviews and leak detection.

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REMOVABLE TRAY

Each tray integrates*

  • Independent modular system by units.

  • One tray for each color.

  • Easy access for maintenance.

  • Ease of expansions or unit changes.

  • Valve set on top tray

  • Ease of access for leak detection and checkups.

*Depends on version

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EASY ACCESS

  • Easy access to hoses and internal connectors through the rear door.

  • Quick problem detection.

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SOFTWARE AND MONITOR

  • New software reprogrammed.

  • New intuitive and easy to use interface.

  • 15 “touch monitor included with desk.

  • All the accessories can be managed from the same software (clean cycles, ink concentration, temperature control, pH, etc.).

  • The ICI software can be customized.

MAXIMUM SECURITY – ATEX REGULATIONS

The system is approved under ATEX regulations to work in potentially explosive environments with Exia protection. The pumps used are ATEX stainless steel. The design of the equipment is specially designed for the total ergonomics of the user and to minimize work accidents.

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