Saturday, July 7, 2018

What To Expect When You Get Expert Printing Press Installation Services

By Arthur Carter


That printing press you own is the most important pieces of equipment your shop has. It is the way you make your money. It has to be treated as the most important thing you have. That means that, when you buy it, it must be moved by professionals and installed by them as well. This is the first time you have it moved and at all other times you need to adjust its position, you should contact a company that does the printing press installation services you need for this.

To find one of these companies, it is probably best to check with the company that sold you the machine. If they are local, they may offer this service themselves. This might be the best way to go as they will know the press and the local area as well. They will also want your continued business so they will treat you right.

As you already know, an offset printer needs the water and fountain solution to operate properly. This is piped into the press and largely is run on gravity feed. This means that the equipment must be level in order for it to work the right way. It is more than just lowering the legs properly. It also takes setting the machine in a space that will not be interfered with on a frequent basis.

The ink that you use is rather thick, however, it does run after it warms up. The need to keep it in the reservoir is important, so this also requires a level surface to stand the press. Each piece of printing equipment has its own peculiarities, so this is all taken into consideration when the install plan is devised.

Calling the installation professionals will set the stage for everything that comes next. They will come and inspect your site and the equipment. They will make sure you understand that a lot of space around the press will be needed for all of the supplies you have for your tasks. They will then get an approval of the plan they have laid out.

That plan will be to pick your equipment up at the store and bring it to you or move it from one area to another, often in another building. If they are to be moving it in their vehicle, it will have to be secured properly. The strapping must not bend or break anything attached to the machine. It must be tight but not tight enough for anything to become malformed.

Moving this valuable piece of equipment from one area of the shop to the other, dollies will need to be put into place. The need for a forklift will have to be investigated. Strapping needs to be used to prevent falling off of anything used to move it. This item should also not be stored, installed or operated on an unstable surface.

They will have everything they need to complete their tasks when they arrive. This means you will be able to mount your plates and get right to work. This will mean they are in a position to make a test run if that is needed. Otherwise, you can be ready with a new plate and your make ready as soon as they get it into the proper position.




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