Illustration printing

The correct contact pressure

Problem case

  • Contact pressure is too high:
    If the contact pressure is too high, there is a possibility to press the cant angle towards zero, furthermore it leads to a higher wear and eventually a further loss of speed of the anvil in comparison to the slitter.
  • Contact pressure is too low:
    With too low contact pressure, the slitter may not be driven at all.

Solution

  • Adjust contact pressure

Recommendation:
One manometer per knife holder

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