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Compressible Offset Printing Rubber Blanket 4 Ply For UV LED-UV Ink
Offset Printing Rubber Blanket
,Rubber Blanket 4 Ply
,Compressible Rubber Printing Blanket
UV / LED-UV • SHEET-FED
FORDIA UV-30
Compressible Offset Printing Rubber Blanket
A UV-focused, ruby-surface compressible blanket engineered for controlled ink transfer, stable press performance and dependable recovery in demanding sheet-fed production.
NOMINAL PRODUCT PROFILE 1.96 mm gauge | 82-83 Shore A surface hardness | EPDM-based UV surface | low-stretch reinforced carcass
Ruby-red printing surface - reference image; color may vary slightly by batch and display.
AT A GLANCE
- UV-oriented EPDM surface. Designed for UV and LED-UV ink/coating environments, subject to chemical compatibility checks.
- Controlled compressibility. Supports a wider practical pressure window and helps cushion localized cylinder loading.
- Stable image transfer. Fine surface finish supports consistent solids, screens and dot reproduction.
- Customer-ready formats. Available as cut sheets and, where specified, with machine-matched clamping bars.
PRODUCT PROFILE
Designed for UV-focused offset production
FORDIA UV-30 combines an EPDM-based printing surface with a reinforced, compressible carcass. The surface is selected for resistance to the chemistry commonly used in UV and LED-UV ink systems, while the compressible layer absorbs short-duration pressure peaks and recovers after the nip. The result is a practical balance of image transfer, dimensional stability and press-side durability.
FORDIA UV-30 is intended primarily for sheet-fed applications, including commercial print, folding carton and label work. Metal decorating and selected synthetic substrates may also be suitable when the blanket gauge, packing, press configuration, ink/coating chemistry and wash program have been verified.
Features and production effects
| Construction feature | Primary effect | Customer / process benefit |
|---|---|---|
| EPDM-based ruby surface | UV-focused chemical resistance | Helps limit swelling and surface change when used with compatible UV inks, coatings and washes. |
| Engineered compressible layer | Controlled nip response | Cushions localized overload and supports more even contact across ordinary stock variation. |
| Resilient recovery | Improved smash resistance | Supports recovery from short-duration pressure events; severe or repeated impacts can still damage any blanket. |
| Fine, consistent surface finish | Clean image transfer | Supports solid density, screen uniformity and accurate dot reproduction when pressure is correctly set. |
| Reinforced low-stretch carcass | Stable mounting and register | Helps maintain gauge and tension through routine mounting and normal production conditions. |
| Balanced release characteristics | Reliable sheet travel | Supports clean transfer and release; actual behavior depends on substrate, tack, speed and press settings. |
Recommended application areas
- Commercial sheet-fed printing. Books, brochures, inserts and general graphic work using compatible UV systems.
- Packaging and carton work. Coated paper and paperboard where stable solids and screens are required.
- Label production. Paper and selected filmic materials after an on-press compatibility trial.
- Metal decorating. Suitable configurations may be used for metal printing and coating after press-specific validation.
SELECTION NOTE FORDIA UV-30 should be matched to the press model, cylinder undercut, required packing, blanket size, clamping system and wash chemistry before production release.
CONSTRUCTION
Multi-layer design with a compressible core
FORDIA UV-30 uses a multi-layer structure in which each layer performs a distinct role. The reference micrograph is illustrative: layer thicknesses are not to scale, and exact ply or bonding details may vary with the confirmed production specification.
Illustrative cross-section reference - not to scale.
| No. | Functional layer | Typical material | Role in print performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Printing surface | Ruby-red EPDM-based rubber | Receives and transfers the ink film; provides the primary chemical and surface-contact interface. |
| 2 | Top reinforcement | High-strength fabric / bonding ply | Supports surface uniformity and helps distribute load into the compressible structure. |
| 3 | Compressible layer | Controlled cellular elastomer | Compresses under nip load, cushions localized pressure peaks and recovers after impression. |
| 4 | Carcass and base | Reinforced fabric plies | Provides tensile strength, low elongation and stable mounting on the blanket cylinder. |
How the structure works in the printing nip
- Contact. The surface accepts the inked image and contacts the substrate in the nip.
- Compression. The cellular layer deflects under load and accommodates small variations.
- Recovery. The resilient stack returns toward its original gauge for the next impression.
TECHNICAL DATA
FORDIA UV-30 nominal specifications
The following values are representative nominal or typical data derived from the supplied reference. They are not batch-release limits unless confirmed in the quotation, order acknowledgement or certificate of analysis.
| Property | Nominal / typical value | Technical note |
|---|---|---|
| Product model | FORDIA UV-30 | Use this designation on enquiries and purchase orders. |
| Product type | Compressible offset printing rubber blanket | UV-focused sheet-fed configuration. |
| Printing surface | EPDM-based compound (nominal) | Ruby-red surface; visual shade may vary slightly. |
| Nominal thickness | 1.96 mm ± 0.02 mm | Confirm press undercut and total packing before mounting. |
| Nominal construction | Multi-layer; typical 4-ply | Exact ply construction is subject to the confirmed product build. |
| Surface hardness | Approx. 82-83 Shore A | Typical value; test conditions and instrument may affect the result. |
| Surface roughness | Ra approx. 0.6-0.8 µm | Typical surface-average range; confirm method if a controlled limit is required. |
| Compressibility pressure | Approx. 2.0 MPa at 0.20 mm | Typical compression load indicator from the supplied reference. |
| Elongation | < 0.7% at 500 N / 50 mm | Typical directional test value; test direction should be agreed where critical. |
| Tensile strength | > 4500 N / 50 mm | Typical carcass strength indicator. |
| Primary press type | Sheet-fed offset | Press and cylinder configuration must be verified. |
| Ink / coating systems | UV and LED-UV focused | Check ink, coating, cleaner and wash compatibility before extended production. |
| Typical substrates | Paper and paperboard | Metal and selected synthetics require press trials and suitable chemistry. |
| Supply format | Cut sheet; barred option on request | Bar profile, orientation and overall finished dimensions must be specified. |
| Available dimensions | Custom-cut to order | Provide press make/model, blanket size and grain / mounting direction. |
IMPORTANT For critical jobs, request a current production specification and test the selected blanket with the actual press, substrate, ink/coating and wash program before full-scale use.
SELECTION AND USE
Ordering information
For an accurate FORDIA UV-30 quotation, provide the information below. When the press specification is uncertain, include a used sample or clear photographs of both bar ends.
| Information required | What to specify |
|---|---|
| Press identification | Manufacturer, exact model, press size and printing-unit configuration. |
| Finished dimensions | Length × width; state whether this means rubber only or the finished barred assembly. |
| Thickness and packing | Blanket gauge, cylinder undercut and intended underpacking. |
| Mounting details | Tensile direction, leading/trailing edges, hole pattern and edge treatment. |
| Clamping bars | Profile, length, orientation and insertion depth; add photographs or a sample. |
| Process chemistry | UV or LED-UV system, coating, routine wash and any special cleaners. |
| Substrate and job | Paper, board, metal or synthetic; note the main print-quality requirement. |
Installation and operating guidance
- Inspect first. Check gauge, surface, dimensions and bar fit; reject transport damage or edge separation.
- Pack correctly. Follow the press specification; excessive squeeze can reduce quality and blanket life.
- Tension progressively. Mount evenly and recheck tension after the initial run-in period.
- Use compatible washes. Avoid soaking and unapproved strong solvents; follow the wash supplier's safety data sheet.
- After a smash. Stop, remove the cause and inspect the blanket, packing and cylinder before restarting.
