Flexo Plate Demounter
Enhance your sleeve preparation process with our plate & tape demounters.
Prepare your sleeves offline with this easy-to-use device for removing plate and tape / applying tape. Avoids damage to plates, often seen with manual plate removal, and reduces the risk of operator injury (RSI)
Features;
- Vastly reduced plate damage
- Significantly reduces all costs associated with damaged plates
- Health & Safety – eliminates the risk of operator RSI
- Dual purpose plate/tape removal and tape application unit
- Plates are ‘driven’ not ‘pulled’ off the sleeves
- Fast ROI
- Not dependent on operator’s skill/experience
- Simple to operate
Plate & Tape Demounter
Our Plate & Tape Demounter is a versatile and easy-to-use device designed to prepare your sleeves offline by efficiently removing plates and tapes, as well as applying tapes. This innovative solution significantly reduces plate damage, cuts costs associated with damaged plates, and eliminates the risk of operator repetitive strain injury (RSI).
Vastly Reduced Plate Damage
The Plate & Tape Demounter minimises the risk of plate damage often seen with manual plate removal, saving on plate replacement costs and press downtime.
Health & Safety
By eliminating the need for manual plate removal, the Demounter reduces the risk of operator RSI, ensuring a safer working environment.
Dual Purpose
This versatile device serves as a plate/tape removal and application unit, streamlining your sleeve preparation process.
Driven, not Pulled
The Plate & Tape Demounter drives plates off the sleeves instead of pulling them, further reducing the risk of damage.
Fast ROI
The Demounter’s efficiency and cost-saving benefits lead to a rapid return on investment.
Simple to Operate
The device is not dependent on the operator’s skill or experience, making it easy for anyone to use.
Upgrade your prepress production process with the Plate & Tape Demounter, a reliable and efficient solution for maintaining the optimum condition of your plate sleeves. Experience reduced costs, minimised downtime, and a fast return on investment with this essential addition to your flexo auxiliaries lineup.
Contact us today to learn more about our systems can elevate your pre-press requirements.
Flexo Plate & Tape Demounter FAQs
Please see a selection of the most commonly asked questions regarding our plate and tape demounter. If you need to know anymore, then please get in touch with our friendly team using the form below.
Is the Demounter suitable for all sleeve sizes?
The Demounter is designed to accommodate various sleeve sizes. According to one source, it can handle sleeve widths up to 1000 / 1500 / 1800 / 2200 mm, and printing repeats from 260mm to 1250mm (10.25″ to 49″). However, it is advisable to consult the manufacturer for specific sleeve size compatibility.
How does the demounter work?
The Plate & Tape Demounter is designed to remove flexo plates and tape from sleeves with maximum efficiency and without damaging them.
The demounter uses a rubber roller that distributes the force equally over the entire plate width, making the plate removal process effortless.
The machine also has a pressure roller that secures the sleeve and smoother the demounting process.
The machine uses a full-width foot pedal to rotate the sleeve easily and with minimum force.
Additionally, the Demounter can be equipped with cones to facilitate tape application.
What types of plates and tapes are compatible with the Demounter?
The Plate & Tape Demounter is designed to work with various flexographic printing materials. It is compatible with flexo plates, including commonly used photopolymer and rubber plates. The machine also supports various plate mounting tapes, specifically 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plate Mounting Tapes. It will also work seamlessly with CAMIS plate mounters and demounters. This makes it a versatile solution for flexographic printing needs
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