EP0511966A1 - A printing system with cylinders lined with blankets - Google Patents
A printing system with cylinders lined with blanketsInfo
- Publication number
- EP0511966A1 EP0511966A1 EP91900746A EP91900746A EP0511966A1 EP 0511966 A1 EP0511966 A1 EP 0511966A1 EP 91900746 A EP91900746 A EP 91900746A EP 91900746 A EP91900746 A EP 91900746A EP 0511966 A1 EP0511966 A1 EP 0511966A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- film
- blanket
- elastomeric layer
- cylinders
- base
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- 238000007639 printing Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 20
- 229920002620 polyvinyl fluoride Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 10
- -1 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 229920001343 polytetrafluoroethylene Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 239000004810 polytetrafluoroethylene Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 239000004698 Polyethylene Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 229920000728 polyester Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 229920000573 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 238000004073 vulcanization Methods 0.000 claims description 4
- 238000005097 cold rolling Methods 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000004800 polyvinyl chloride Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920001971 elastomer Polymers 0.000 abstract description 4
- 239000000806 elastomer Substances 0.000 abstract description 4
- 229920000915 polyvinyl chloride Polymers 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 3
- 239000003086 colorant Substances 0.000 description 2
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- 238000005299 abrasion Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000009471 action Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000004873 anchoring Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000011248 coating agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000000576 coating method Methods 0.000 description 1
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
- B41N—PRINTING PLATES OR FOILS; MATERIALS FOR SURFACES USED IN PRINTING MACHINES FOR PRINTING, INKING, DAMPING, OR THE LIKE; PREPARING SUCH SURFACES FOR USE AND CONSERVING THEM
- B41N10/00—Blankets or like coverings; Coverings for wipers for intaglio printing
- B41N10/02—Blanket structure
- B41N10/04—Blanket structure multi-layer
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
- B41N—PRINTING PLATES OR FOILS; MATERIALS FOR SURFACES USED IN PRINTING MACHINES FOR PRINTING, INKING, DAMPING, OR THE LIKE; PREPARING SUCH SURFACES FOR USE AND CONSERVING THEM
- B41N2210/00—Location or type of the layers in multi-layer blankets or like coverings
- B41N2210/02—Top layers
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
- B41N—PRINTING PLATES OR FOILS; MATERIALS FOR SURFACES USED IN PRINTING MACHINES FOR PRINTING, INKING, DAMPING, OR THE LIKE; PREPARING SUCH SURFACES FOR USE AND CONSERVING THEM
- B41N2210/00—Location or type of the layers in multi-layer blankets or like coverings
- B41N2210/14—Location or type of the layers in multi-layer blankets or like coverings characterised by macromolecular organic compounds
Definitions
- Printing machines usually include a large number of cylinders performing a variety of functions.
- many cylinders are arranged to act in direct contact with the paper, to either transfer ink thereto (impression cylinders) or perform some other functions, typically such as paper conveyance or feed-in functions (transport cylinders) and counteracting the pressure from the impression cylinders (pressure cylinders).
- the aforesaid cylinders are to perform different functions, they may be lined with the same blanket type, comprising a base and an elastomeric layer.
- This blanket which has been specifically developed to fit.
- the requirements of the impression cylinders is frequently employed on the pressure and transport cylinders as well, in order to provide similar mechanical and dynamic characteristics (specifically, deformabi Lity and peripheral velocity) for all the cylinder pairs acting on the paper and ensure, therefore, the highest possible paper handling and printing accuracy.
- the problem underlying this invention is to provide a lining blanket which is not easily fouled, and in any case, can be readily washed clean when used on pressure and transport cylinders without impairing the printing accuracy.
- a blanket for lining the cylinders of a printing system which comprises a base and an elastomeric layer and is characterized in that it further comprises an outer film on " its elastomeric layer side, said film having low affinity to printing ink.
- the film does not affect the elastic characteristics of the blanket, which depend on the base . and the elastomer layer, but reduces drastically the chances of ink particles and paper fibrous matter becoming stuck to the blanket.
- Said film can be formed from a suitable polymeric material, to be selected preferably from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyester, polyethylene, polyvinyl fluoride (PVF), and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). It has been found that PVF yields excellent results.
- PVC polyvinyl chloride
- PVF polyvinyl fluoride
- PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene
- the film is applied to the elastomeric layer by a cold rolling process before subjecting the elastomeric layer to vulcanization. In this way, perfect adhesion of the film on the underlying elastomeric layer can be achieved.
- the f lm may be structurally independent of the elastomeric layer/base, assembly and be simply combined therewith during the cylinder preparation/assembly stage.
- FIGS 1 and 2 are fragmentary perspective views showing schematically two printing systems which employ rolls lined with the blanket of this invention.
- Figure 3 is a sectional view through a blanket according to the invention.
- FIG. 1 Shown schematically in Figure 1 is a detail view of a printing system S, in particular a roto-offset printing system comprising a unit S1 for printing in four colors on a side A of paper C, and a unit S2 for printing in a single color on the other side B of the paper C.
- a printing system S in particular a roto-offset printing system comprising a unit S1 for printing in four colors on a side A of paper C, and a unit S2 for printing in a single color on the other side B of the paper C.
- Each unit, S1 and S2 comprises impression cylinders R and pressure cylinders P lined with a blanket 2 in accordance with this invention.
- Figure 2 is instead a detail view of a different printing system S', in particular a flexographic printing system, comprising a unit S' for printing in a single color on the two sides A' and B' of paper C*, and a unit S2' for printing in four colors on just the side A".
- Each unit, S1', S2' comprises impression cylinders R' and pressure cylinders P 1 lined with the blanket 2.
- the blanket 2 comprises a base 3 and an elastomeric layer 4; the base 3 consists, in turn, of a plurality of plies 5 interleaved with layers 6 of an elastomeric material.
- One of the layers 6 may be a so-called compressible layer comprising a microporous structure with closed or open cells.
- the blanket 2 further comprises an outer film 10, applied onto the elastomericLayer 4 and formed from polyvinyl fluoride (PVF).
- PVF polyvinyl fluoride
- the blanket 2 For making the blanket 2, use is made, at an initial stage, of a conventional method whereby the base 3 and overlying elastomer
- That method includes sequential steps for coating the plies with elastomeric material, and the coupling of further plies together by a cold rolling process.
- the film 10 Prior to subjecting the base 3 with the layer 4 to vulcanization in order to stabi lize -the elastomeric layer 4, the film 10 is cold rolled thereon. Thereafter, the green blanket 2 is subjected to vulcanization, thereby accomplishing at one time stabilization of the elastomeric layer 4 and the anchoring of the film 10 thereon.
- the blanket 2 so obtained has an outward surface which has an extremely low affinity to printing ink and can be readily washed clean.
- the film 10 provides excellent resistance to surface abrasion, as well as excellent chemical resistance to the action of the solvents usually employed with printing systems.
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- Printing Plates And Materials Therefor (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT1917290 | 1990-01-26 | ||
| IT19172A IT1238678B (it) | 1990-01-26 | 1990-01-26 | Tessuto per rivestimento di cilindri di un impianto di stampa, avente bassa affinita' per l'inchiostro |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| EP0511966A1 true EP0511966A1 (en) | 1992-11-11 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP91900746A Withdrawn EP0511966A1 (en) | 1990-01-26 | 1990-12-03 | A printing system with cylinders lined with blankets |
Country Status (5)
| Country | Link |
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| EP (1) | EP0511966A1 (ja) |
| JP (1) | JPH05503890A (ja) |
| AU (1) | AU6961891A (ja) |
| IT (1) | IT1238678B (ja) |
| WO (1) | WO1991011330A1 (ja) |
Families Citing this family (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA2102347A1 (en) * | 1993-06-16 | 1994-12-17 | Howard W. Demoore | Low affinity coating blanket for rotary offset presses |
| JP2649899B2 (ja) * | 1994-09-21 | 1997-09-03 | ヤマウチ株式会社 | 成形プレス用クッション材 |
| FR2729100B1 (fr) * | 1995-01-11 | 1998-11-13 | Reeves Bros Inc | Blanchets d'impression pour encre a effet metallique |
| US5860360A (en) * | 1996-12-04 | 1999-01-19 | Day International, Inc. | Replaceable printing sleeve |
| USRE38468E1 (en) | 1996-12-04 | 2004-03-23 | Day International, Inc. | Replaceable sleeve |
| US6041706A (en) * | 1998-05-15 | 2000-03-28 | Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Ag | Complete release blanket |
| US6811863B2 (en) | 2001-07-20 | 2004-11-02 | Brite Ideas, Inc. | Anti-marking coverings for printing presses |
| DE102009043921A1 (de) | 2009-09-01 | 2011-03-03 | Contitech Elastomer-Beschichtungen Gmbh | Mehrschichtiges Flächengebilde und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung |
Family Cites Families (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS5636077B1 (ja) * | 1971-06-07 | 1981-08-21 | ||
| DE2718224A1 (de) * | 1976-05-28 | 1977-12-15 | Rubber Electronic Ind | Druckfilz und verfahren zu seiner herstellung |
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1990
- 1990-01-26 IT IT19172A patent/IT1238678B/it active IP Right Grant
- 1990-12-03 AU AU69618/91A patent/AU6961891A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1990-12-03 WO PCT/EP1990/002072 patent/WO1991011330A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1990-12-03 JP JP3501214A patent/JPH05503890A/ja active Pending
- 1990-12-03 EP EP91900746A patent/EP0511966A1/en not_active Withdrawn
Non-Patent Citations (1)
| Title |
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| See references of WO9111330A1 * |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| JPH05503890A (ja) | 1993-06-24 |
| IT9019172A0 (it) | 1990-01-26 |
| IT9019172A1 (it) | 1991-07-27 |
| IT1238678B (it) | 1993-09-01 |
| AU6961891A (en) | 1991-08-21 |
| WO1991011330A1 (en) | 1991-08-08 |
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Effective date: 19930504 |