WashStar and EcoClean

WashStar and EcoClean  - Reduced Consumption of Washup Solution

Catch Pans Rinsed Out Fully Automatically
WashStar means you spend less time cleaning your press. It replaces manual cleaning of the catch pans beneath the blanket and impression cylinder washup systems of the Speedmaster SM und CD 102 by executing a fully automatic washup program. This saves valuable time and increases press uptime - while WashStar is working, you can continue printing. This quickly pays dividends, not least for small runs requiring frequent washing.

WashStar makes use of the fact that cleaning agent does not use up all of its cleaning power in a single blanket washup. It can be collected in a tank to remove the largest particles by sedimentation, then reused to rinse the catch pans. This removes the coarser ink sludge from them. It is only rarely necessary to do a bit of additional scrubbing by hand. The result: maximum convenience for the operator and much less time spent servicing the press.

Coming Full Cycle
Used in conjunction with the EcoClean filtration and reprocessing system made by technotrans, WashStar performs another important function by automatically routing the mixture of used cleaning agent and water from the print shop to EcoClean. Around 90 percent of the used cleaning agent can be recycled and used again. This cuts purchase and disposal costs - thus doubling your savings.

A medium-sized company with 18 printing units in the 102 format and working double shifts can save up to 25,000 euros a year this way. So you can recover your investment in WashStar and EcoClean just in one or two years.

Benefits of WashStar

• Automatic cleaning of catch pans without using any additional cleaning agent
• Works while press is running
• Significant time saving and increased uptime
• Collection tank eliminates time-consuming emptying of smaller containers
• Sensors prevent catch pans and collection tank from overflowing

Benefits of EcoClean

• Purchases and disposals of cleaning agent can be reduced by up to 90 percent
• This cuts costs significantly
• Automatic filling of intermediate tanks at the press with recycled cleaning solution
• Self-monitoring system
• Significant contribution to environmental protection