Although the design and construction seem complicated, operating such a heat press machine is quite easy. With some basic technical skills, anyone can operate the machine.
At first, you need to turn on the ‘power switch’ which is pretty much the same no matter what machinery you are handling. The next step is to turn on the ‘running switch’. It allows the roller to start rolling.
Then, before you put something on the belt to sublimate, adjust the speed governor to run the conveyor belt slowly. Also, adjust the temperature controller to the required setting. Finally, turn on the ‘heating switch’ to make everything suitable to start working.
The roller will start to heat up. During summer, it will take 20 to 30 minutes; and 30 to 40 minutes in winter. The general hot stamping temperature is 1350; you need to adjust the temperature as per your projects require.
For air pressure selection, you need to adjust the ‘pressure regulating valve’ and ‘tension control valve’ on the left and right sides to ensure appropriate pressure.
Roller Heat Press Machine Maintenance Tips
Down below are a few tips that we think will be helpful for you. Continue reading if you want to maintain your roller heater press machine at ease.
During Operation
When you turn off or shut down the roller heat press machine for a long time, pay close attention to its maintenance part. During the deactivated state, the hot roller which is coated with silicone oil, which might cause the cloth to smear with pollen pollution.
If the situation demands you to retire the substrate, press the ‘reverse rotation’ switch. Press the switch further to let it run smoothly.
When the operation stops, turn on the ‘timed shutdown’ switch to let the machine turn off after 60 minutes. Within the period, the machine will facilitate cooling.
During an unexpected power failure, be sure to press the ‘pressure switch’ ‘loose belt switch’ and lower the pressure shaft that will allow it to move backward and separate the belt from the heated roller. It will prevent the felt belt from high-temperature damage.
General Maintenance
Be sure always to lubricate all the bearings of the machine.
Regularly clean the dust from all accessories of the machine.
If you find dust in the circuit board as well as in the fans, considering blowing the dust with an air gun.
After a few months of usage, you might find the oil tank empty. Consider refueling the tank before it interrupts operation.
You can only refuel the tank with 3 liters of oil at a time.
Before starting the machine, pour the fuel into the tank. Don’t heat it yet. Before heating the machine up, allow the oil flows into the bottom of the tank. Wait until the temperature reaches to check whether there is any oil in the tank or not.
When you use the turbine reducer, pay close attention to the instruction manual. After using it for a long time, there can be some noise.
Consider replacing the oil frequently. Remove and screws and release the oil and replace it with the same amount of oil. It’s recommended to replace the oil after 200 hours of working to ensure a constant flow of work.
If you involve the machine in long high-temperature operations, it might leak a small amount of oil; don’t freak out, it’s quite normal.
Machine Breakdown
There are two types of machine breakdown issues that occur to roller heat press machines: non-stop working and stop working.