Home-Made Static Eliminator

Discussion in 'Canon imagePRESS Digital Presses' started by Michael4, Jul 19, 2011.

  1. Michael4

    Michael4 Senior Member

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    Has any heard of creating your own static eliminator for a digital machine?

    I had a Tech say some shops use pipe cleaner or tinsel strung over the exit tray to attract static. anyone every hear of this before?

    I have quite the static issue with vinyl..
     
  2. spike

    spike Senior Member

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    yes static tinsel has been used for years in pressroms and bindery 's just hang a strip over the delivery or feeder with
    tinsle barely touching sheets and this may help they also have anti static areosol spray be careful not to spray near
    heaters ovens or ir lamps or you could get a new haircut
     
  3. Michael4

    Michael4 Senior Member

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    Hey, thanks for the tip! Its greatly appreciated.
    I look forward to being able to finish/coat sheets the same day rather waiting for the static charge to dissipate on its own
     

  4. HPC

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    We use static tinsel on our webs, just make sure that puppy is grounded, ya don't want to zap yourself or your machine.