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		Hot Foil Stamping Systems - ELECTRICAL Rotary Hot Foil Stamping - CYLINDERS Handling and Care To insure functionality and extended lifetime of your I.KELA Rotary Hot Foil Stamping Unit, please read these handling and care instructions carefully. All metal/steel parts of the I.KELA Rotary Hot Foil Stamping Unit must be cleaned of all debris and wiped down with an oil based substance when not in use. Important: The shaft is an important component of the system and must be kept clean. When the unit is not in use, the shaft must be carefully removed, cleaned of all debris, rust etc. and fully greased. It is important that the shaft is not damaged, nicked or scratched. Therefore, after cleaning and greasing, carefully wrap the shaft and store in a dry area. Failing to follow the above recommended care instructions could lead to a non-functionality of the system. Anvil Roller: Do not leave Hot Foil Stamping Cylinder resting on the Anvil. Too much heat and/or pressure will damage the Anvil. Cleaning of Anvil should be carried out using the following: Alcohol's: methanol, ethanol, and isopropanol types Glycol's: ethylene and diethylene types Ketones such as acetone and Methyl Ethyl Ketone are NOT Recommended. Handling of Hot Foil Stamping Cylinder Do not exceed a temperature of 395°F (201°) C. Do not attempt to clean the cylinder with anything abrasive. For small spots of foil, use a wooden stick with a smooth edge, rub lightly. For more serious cleaning (foil wrapped around cylinder), wait until cylinder has cooled, try high air pressure first, or with a non-abrasive brush apply extra strength Paint Remover (Zip Strip or similar) follow instructions on remover. With a soft brush rub lightly until foil lifts off. For heavy duty foil burn, place in baking soda clean-out unit normally used for cleaning Anilox rollers. You can also place cylinder in a Muriatic Acid/water ( ½ - ¾ ratio) bath for 20 minutes and remove foil with soft brush or glass brush. Glass brush is available through I.KELA Company.
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