Dicar Equalizer®

Characteristic

The Dicar Equalizer® Rotary Die Cut System is designed to improve rotary die cutting accuracy without the need for operator involvement. The Equalizer system comprises a new chrome plated anvil cylinder, a specially formulated indexing bearing sleeve and Dicar’s newly- designed and patented Equalok™ series of boltless anvil covers. The new Equalok boltless cover design significantly reduces installation and rotation time by eliminating the need for cover mounting bolts.

Once the Equalizer® system is in place, the die cutter is operated in its normal manner. After the normal order setup is made and the machine is running, the anvil cylinder, bearing and covers are travelling at normal machine speed. As the die penetrates through the board and into the urethane covers, the indexing bearing is driven at the same speed as the die. This allows the cover surface speed to be controlled by the surface speed of the cutting die.

EQUALIZER Benefits:

• Improved die cutting accuracy
• Operates on the patented Dicar® bearing concept, with one bearing sleeve
• Stable dimensional accuracy when running multi-up dies
• Die cylinder, anvil covers and corrugated board all run at the same speed
• Reduces cover wear by limiting the force between die and cover
• The EQUALOK™ BOLTLESS COVER significantly reduces cover installation and rotation time by eliminating the need for mounting bolts.

Dicar Equamount™

With the new Equamount™ from Dicar® you can rotate your covers within 5 minutes and you still have all the benefits of the Equalizer®.

Characteristic

Rotating anvil covers substantially extends the life of the cover and the accuracy of the die cut. In fact, the only reason anyone ever had for not rotating covers was how long it took.

Dicar has just changed that. Their new Equalizer® design makes cover rotation simple, logical and fast. Just remove a section from one end, easily slide over the others and add the removed section back at the opposite end. Once in place, the sections automatically interlock for flawless Equalizer performance.

With the new Equalizer “Equamount”™ cover rotation is simple and typically completed in less than 5 minutes.

The Equamount™ is available for most new and existing rotary die cutters.

Installations of the original Equalizer® can also be updated and modernized to this new system in your plant.

Additional benefits:

• Makes trimming unnecessary
• Longer cover lifetime
• Higher dimension control
• Fast & easy cover rotation

Creasing profiles

Characteristic

Dicar manufactures replaceable creaser profiles for virtually all machines in
operation. Proprietary formulations are utilized to provide a consistent crease
and to allow the profile to rebound to it’s original shape.

Benefits:

• Good crease

• High wear-resistance

• Replacement less frequent

• Low production costs

Co-cast creaser & crushers

Characteristic

Dicar manufactures replaceable co-cast creasers and crushers for virtually all machines in operation.

The co-cast concept eliminates the need to rotate two sets of cores which must periodically re-covered.

These creasers and crushers are easier to handle due to their light weight design. Dicar® products are made to meet or exceed OEM specifications.

Crushless® wheels

Catalogue: Crushless Wheels

Characteristic

Dicar manufactures an extensive line of Crushless® wheels with diameters ranging from 50 to 330 mm and width’s up to 100 mm.

Proprietary formulations are utilized to achieve a high flexural modulus which provides maximum life without damaging the board being processed.

Dicar Crushless® wheels can be configured to accept a press in bearing, to stretch over hubs, or cast on to sleeves or hubs. Dicar wheels are color coded by durometer (hardness) to easily identify them when re-ordering.

Doctor blades (UHMW)

Characteristic

Plastic (UHMW) scraper blades have been designed for today’s flexographics. The blade is positioned with the bevel of the blade facing the ink supply. These blades come in varying thickness and width’s depending on the use. They are supplied on rolls of 30 meter – 100 ft.

Benefits:

• UHMW Blades last up 5 times longer than steel blades
• UHMW Blades will not cut hands No special gloves or thick rags are needed.
• Wash up is faster and easier
• The hot edge of the steel blade is eliminated. The blade will wear in a straight line and maintain print quality
• UHMW Blades run cooler, water based ink will not dry up in the cells and cause striations or low density problems
• Steel blades can “melt” into the cells, causing rings and striations. UHMW blades will not do this. They are a must on ceramic rolls.

Tech Papers

Dimensional Stability 1

Dimensional Stability 2

Irritable Diecuts 1

Irritable Diecuts 2

Irritable Diecuts 3

Keeping your Dies in Shape

Rotation Guidelines

Durablue Covers Flyer

Durablue Instructions