Optimum cost/benefit ratio

• minimum thickness tolerances (far better than ISO 12636)
• extremely good smash resistance
• less press downtime
• long service life
• high resistance to swelling
• uniformity of compressibility from batch to batch thanks to patented manufacturing
• process for compressible layer
• worldwide sales networ

Best print quality in screens and solids

• adapted, constant increase in tonal value
• smooth printing of solids
• good quick-release properties with paper
• excellent suppression of streaking
• minimum sinking

Compressibility (quasi-static/printing blanket tensioned)

The service life refers to the operating period of a printing blanket during which it meets the user's

requirements.

We recommend recording the service life in cylinder revolutions.

** Do not count in copies or operating hours!

The service life of a printing blanket depends on::

• impression in the printing blanket,
• operating conditions and the external influences which result in damage,
• washing system for the printing blanket,
• print quality.

Average service lives in cylinder revolutions are as follows:

• 1-3 million on sheet-fed offset presses
• 5-8 million on heatset presses
• >8 million on coldset presses

Recommendation:

Determine in-house service lives and check regularly that these are being met. This requires that the

dates on which the printing blanket is fitted and removed must be recorded, together with the reason

for removal.

Regular checks on the condition of the printing blankets must be carried out to ensure that minor

faults do not turn into major problems. Accessibility to the printing blanket is often impeded by the

printing blanket washing system on modern presses. In addition to automatic washing, therefore, we

recommend carrying out regular visual inspections and checks on the adjustment of the printing

blanket washing system.