Frequently Asked Questions
About Super Blue 2^® Systems

1. Why does the net have stripes?

2. Why is the net short?

3. The nets don't fit, what can I do?

4. Which direction should the stripes run?

5. What is the difference in the three types of nets?

6. Ink is building up on the nets, what should I do?

7. How can I tell the difference between all the different types of nets?

8. Why is the old Super Blue base cover "Blue" and the new Super Blue 2 base cover "Black" ?

9. How loose should the net be?

10. We are having trouble with the new StripeNet marking, yet with Original net we did not, why?

11. We are having marking problems and would like to talk with a technician, what is the phone number?

12. How do I install the Super Blue System and net?

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Q. Why does the net have stripes?

A. The stripes help in many ways; they aid in measuring and trimming, allow more consistent net tightness or looseness and they help reduce static buildup in the stock.

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Q. Why is the net short?

A. Most times if a net is measured in its relaxed position it may appear small or short for your press size. To check the nets full size you must pull it tight at all four corners and measure it in this position to find it's true size.

A. Nets come in a wide variety of sizes, from the smallest press size to the largest. The net card inserted with the net packaging will contain the actual size and part number of the net; this is a good indication if you have the correct size. If the dimensions shown are smaller than your press size, the incorrect size may have been ordered or shipped and you should contact your local dealership or our customer service department for a return authorization and replacement.

A. The correct direction that the stripes should run is gear to operator or side to side. Parallel to the gripper and tail edges of the transfer position.

A. The difference between the nets are minor when comparing the Original and the Original with Stripes. The only real difference between these two nets are the addition of the stripes. These stripes allow easier and more accurate trimming and measurement and help reduce static buildup. The difference in the StripeNet is that it is pressed flat and assumes the roll of a "seasoned' original net. Our factory can precisely cut these nets to the proper size for your press; reducing the time consuming chore it normally takes the press crew to determine the proper tension or looseness.

A. The nets are chemically treated not to absorb moisture. If the net begins to build up with ink you can do the following:

Wet ink: run one to two hundred make-ready sheets through the press at high speed, off impression. The sheets should be of maximum size for the press. The make-ready stock should relieve the ink from the nets surface.

Dry ink: brushing the net surface with a soft bristle brush (similar to a toothbrush) should relieve the dry ink particles from its surface. You must then run the press at a high speed for approximately three to five minutes to dislodge ink dust particles from under the net.

A. Two ways, the packaging and the stripes. When looking at the Original and Original with Stripes they are folded and packaged in plastic bags, one has a stripe (Original with Stripes) and one has no Stripes (Original Nets). The StripeNet has Stripes and is packaged on a round tube and once unrolled off the tube, it will lay flat without any wrinkles.

A. The original "Blue" base cover was considered an insulating barrier between the net and cylinder surface. This sometimes would allow static buildup between the net and stock. It also had a very smooth surface, which in some cases restricted net movement. The new "Black" base cover is made from materials which actually absorb and dissipate any static buildup, virtually eliminating static in most stocks. It also has a crosshatched surface characteristic which allows less contact between the net and it's surface creating more freedom of movement for the net.

A. This depends on the type of nets, press series and stocks as well as clearances between the impression and transfer cylinders. Normally the Original and Original nets with Stripes looseness should be between 1/8" and 3". The StripeNet's looseness or tension should be between one and two stripes of movement.

These looseness factors will vary greatly, depending on the type of problem you may be having.

A. The Original and Original with Stripes nets continually stretched accommodating for clearance factors between the impression and transfer cylinders. The StripeNets do not stretch, so in some cases these positions require packing.

A. We first suggest you contact your local dealership or our customer service department.

A.. We have detailed installation procedures for all the nets and most system installations on the page titled "Technical Information" under construction.

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