Brush roller cleaner

[cementary]

In our printing factory we'very got a lot of used brush rollers from washing cassettes which are all good but full of dried ink at the ends. We didn't find any cleaner which can clean the ink from the end.
One of our pressmen heard that the ink can be cleaned with ultrasonic waves.
Now i'm curious - what do you think about it and how do you clean your brush rollers? Maybe there is any superior solution on the market which worked well fo you?

 

[aqazi81]

May be try a paint remover.

 

[cementary]

May be try a paint remover.

Thanks for that but to be serious - we've tried paint removers. I'd like to see exact labels of the chemistry for removing dried ink. And i'll appriciate any recommendations.

 

[dabob]

Thanks for that but to be serious - we've tried paint removers. I'd like to see exact labels of the chemistry for removing dried ink. And i'll appriciate any recommendations.

I've never seen dried ink that can't be softened by Jasco Paint Remover . . .

 

[Cornishpastythighs]

http://www.caresonic.com/ultrasonic_print_industry.html

Ultrasonic cleaners are commonly used for cleaning Anilox rollers for Flexo. I am sure they could be adapted to clean other items as well. I guess it depends on how long your rollers are as to is it worth the cost. These units are not cheap. Have you considered having someone come in and dry ice the ink from your press and have them dry ice your rollers at the same time.

 

[aqazi81]

I have cleaned many presses before installation and paint remover works best for dried ink.