A Flexo Wash parts washer is an industry-specific cleaning system designed to remove ink, adhesive, and coating residues from flexographic press components such as doctor blades and chambers, ink trays, pots, sumps, pumps, hoses, and other removable parts.
Flexo Wash parts washers are designed to clean:
- Water-based inks
- UV inks
- Solvent-based inks
- Coatings, laminates, and adhesives
Commonly cleaned components include:
- Doctor blades, clamps, and chambers
- Ink pans and trays
- Pumps, hoses, and fittings
- Pots, lids, and sumps
- Other small press parts
Typical wash cycles range from 30–45 minutes, depending on ink type, contamination level, part size, and cleaning chemistry.
Flexo Wash systems can use:
- Water-based detergents
- Low-VOC or environmentally friendly cleaners
- Customer-supplied solvent blends
- Highly alkaline cleaners for multiple ink systems
Yes. Flexo Wash parts washers are designed to reduce solvent usage, minimize wastewater, reuse or filter cleaning solution, and lower VOC emissions.
Cleaning frequency depends on press usage and ink type. Best practices include daily cleaning of ink trays and pumps and immediate cleaning after color changes to maintain print quality and component life.
Yes. Automated cleaning reduces manual labor, speeds up changeovers, and delivers consistent results—helping presses return to production faster.
Yes. Flexo Wash parts washers can be customized for part size and capacity, ink type, automation level, and filtration or heating options to match your pressroom needs.
Routine maintenance includes monitoring cleaning solutions, cleaning or replacing filters, and inspecting spray systems, pumps, and seals to ensure reliable long-term performance.
Key benefits include improved print quality, reduced ink contamination, lower labor costs, faster changeovers, extended component life, and a safer, cleaner pressroom.
To recommend the best solution, Flexo Wash needs basic details such as which parts will be cleaned, their dimensions, and expected quantities per day or week.
