removing 17 year old ink from rollers

enfinlavoila
on 6 Aug 09 (02:39)

Hello,

I found a perfect windmill yesterday. The only issue is that the last printer who used the machine, forgot to clean the ink from the rollers, …. 17 years ago :-)
Even the the ink is still in the inkcontainer.
Any idea how I can clean the rolls or should I just change the rubber rollers ? If so, where can I get these ?

thanks,

Guido

enfinlavoila
on 6 Aug 09 (05:05)

Oops, found the answer already in the forums.
Should have searched better before I posted this.

Guido

james bourland
on 6 Aug 09 (11:06)

Paint stripper works well on metal parts,but the stuff is rather nasty.best james

Dick Holme
on 6 Aug 09 (15:23)

Hi, work on them with fine steel wool and gasoline or paint thinner - same for the ink fount. Dick

12mdesign
on 7 Aug 09 (12:42)

A great place for supplies is Pressman’s Pride. Very knowledgeable and they carry “earth friendly” solutions that work. Erick stocks inks, plates, solutions and other press room supplies. He is my shop neighbor.
http://www.pressmanspride.com/

enfinlavoila
on 15 Aug 09 (08:56)

Just to let you know that paint thinner and fine steel wool worked perfectly !
It took me a few days but everything is crisp and clean now.

Bielerpr
on 15 Aug 09 (23:34)

Guido

I’m thinking 17 year old rollers are kind of shot. Replace them. Every couple of years.

Gerald
http://BielerPress.blogspot.com

bogtrykkeren
on 16 Aug 09 (00:21)

Yes, new press – new rollers!
Gott grüß die Kunst
Jens