Scumming Issues

Discussion in 'Heidelberg Printing Presses' started by slam117, Mar 30, 2014.

  1. slam117

    slam117 New Member

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    I own a GTO52 Printmaster. My 3rd unit (magenta) scums really bad on the DS and have tried everything suggested. Currently there's a new set of rollers in the entire unit. I can increase water pressure and get it to go away but then it washes out. It has Direct Dampening. I set stripes and it will be fine BUT then the stripes go after a job or four. Any suggestions?!?

    Thx
     
  2. exheidmech

    exheidmech Senior Member

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    What kind of rollers are installed? Who installed them? Most likely your issues is incorrectly set rollers.
     
  3. Ade

    Ade Member

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    Hi Slam117

    Some things to check
    Are your form rollers set on oscillation?
    Were the roller bearings replaced when the roller's were changed?
    What rollers are you useing?
    What fount solution are you running is it correct?

    Ade
     
  4. slam117

    slam117 New Member

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    The issue was present before the current new set was installed. We just learned this morning the problem is from the nylon pads on the adjustment screws being worn out, which would account for eliminating the problem with setting stripes BUT returning a day or so later. I sincerely appreciate your input!

    Thank You
     

  5. slam117

    slam117 New Member

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    We just learned this morning the problem is from the nylon pads on the adjustment screws being worn out, which would account for eliminating the problem with setting stripes BUT returning a day or so later. I sincerely appreciate your input!

    Thank You
     
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