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You'll wonder why you haven't been using Super Blue 2
Super Blue 2® with StripeNet® is the world's only never-wash anti-marking system.
Never wash ink off a transfer or delivery cylinder again. The patented Super Blue 2® anti-marking, anti-static system featuring StripeNet™ anti-marking, anti-static nets is a superior method of protecting the wet side of a printed sheet. It accomplishes this by preventing ink buildup on transfer and delivery positions, thus eradicating the common problem of marking.
- Less Marking
- Faster Make-readies
- More Available Press Time
- Less Paper Waste
- No Static Buildup
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Installing is as easy as watching this video!
Replacing a StripeNet is a snap!
Here are some additional Super Blue 2 resources you may find helpful:
Installation Instructions:
(These are PDF downloads and will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view)
Original Net w/ Stripes installation instructions
StripeNet® anti-marking nets installation instructions:
General Information:
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Why does the net have stripes?
- Why is the net short?
- The nets don't fit, what can I do?
- Which direction should the stripes run?
- What is the difference in the three types of nets?
- Ink is building up on the nets, what should I do?
- Why is the old Super Blue base cover "Blue" and the new Super Blue 2 base cover "Black" ?
- How loose should the net be?
- We are having trouble with the new StripeNet marking, yet with Original net we did not, why?
- We are having marking problems and would like to talk with a technician, what is the phone number?
- How do I install the Super Blue System and net?
General Information:
Net Life:
The net life depends on the type of printing that you do.
Original Nets with Stripes:
Many users get between one million and two million impressions from the nets. This is due to the conductive stripes in the net material.
StripeNets:
Many users get between one million and four million impressions from the nets. This is due to the flatness of the net and the conductive stripes in the net material.
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Conductive Stripes:
Why the Stripe:
The stripes in the nets help align the nets to keep them straight and even during the installation process. They are also conductive which helps eliminate and transfer static to the Super Blue 2 base cover material.
Precision Cutting:
With the Stripe Net series, you will find that they are easier to measure and trim prior to the installation process. This allows more consistent tension or looseness of the net materials between units, which helps reduce marking problems and simplifies installation or adjustments.
Our factory can precisely cut the StripeNets 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.
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Net Adjustments:
Both types of nets are easily adjusted and can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Original Net with Stripes stretches with use and needs tightening from time to time, whereas StripeNet is pre-stretched eliminating this maintenance.
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Base Covers:
Original "Blue" base covers:
These base covers are manufactured to be frictionless and virtually maintenance free, they have a life expectancy of three to five years with proper care.
Super Blue 2 "Black" base covers:
These covers are manufactured to be conductive and virtually maintenance free, they actually absorb and dissipate static electricity because of the unique materials it is made of. They have a life expectancy of three to seven years with proper care.
Cylinder Coatings:
The cylinder surface coatings (both the original Blue and the Black) are similar to the base covers. Surface coatings life expectancies are between one and ten years with proper care.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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.
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Q. The nets don't fit, what can I do?
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.
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Q. Which direction should the stripes run?
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.
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Q. What is the difference between Original with Stripe and StripeNet?
A. The only real difference between these two nets is how the net is finished. Original w Stripe is wrinkly and requires stretching. 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.
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Q. Ink is building up on the nets, what should I do?
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.
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Q. Why is the old Super Blue base cover "Blue" and the new Super Blue 2 base cover "Black" ?
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.
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Q. How loose should the net be?
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.
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Q. We are having trouble with the new StripeNet marking, yet with Original net we did not, why?
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.
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Q. We are having marking problems and would like to talk with a technician, what is the phone number?
A. We first suggest you contact your local dealership or our customer service department.
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Q. How do I install the Super Blue System and net?
A. Please refer to the Installing and Replacing Nets tabs at the top of this page.