Rollers Hardness

Discussion in 'Heidelberg Printing Presses' started by Linus, Jul 22, 2014.

  1. Linus

    Linus Member

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    I need to know the inking rollers and damping rollers (pan and form roller) for heidelberg speedmaster 74 year 2008.
     
  2. aqazi81

    aqazi81 Senior Member

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    Dampening rollers should be between 25-30 degrees and inking rollers 30-35 degrees shore A hardness.
     
  3. turbotom1052

    turbotom1052 Senior Member

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    I prefer a softer compound on the dampeners if running alcohol free. Starting out at 20 shore hardness under most conditions will work a bit better I.M.O.
    Im also a strong believer that on the smaller Speedmasters 72, 74, and smaller there is no need to have a crown ground into the water pan roller. Ive found a parallel grind of the roller makes for better water control especially when running the softer rollers.
     
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