Apparatus and method for mounting a flexible plate
AssigneeJm Heaford Limited
InventorGRAHAM LITTLER
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an apparatus for mounting a flexible plate onto a print sleeve or cylinder, wherein the apparatus comprises at least two manipulator units located below the print sleeve or cylinder and support members provided on each manipulator unit, wherein each support member has a curved profile for arching the flexible plate prior to its mounting onto the print sleeve or cylinder
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An apparatus for mounting a flexible plate onto a print sleeve or cylinder, wherein the apparatus comprises at least two manipulator units located below the print sleeve or cylinder and support members provided on each manipulator unit, wherein each support member has a curved profile for arching the flexible plate prior to its mounting onto the print sleeve or cylinder.
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Method for mounting a flexible plate onto a print sleeve or cylinder, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a print sleeve or cylinder;
- providing a flexible plate having a relief surface;
- applying the flexible plate onto a support member, wherein the relief surface of the flexible plate faces the support member and wherein the support member is located below the print sleeve or cylinder and has a curved profile for arching the flexible plate;
- aligning the arched flexible plate with the print sleeve or cylinder, and
- mounting the flexible plate onto the print sleeve or cylinder.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.