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OSMECO ecoCLEANER 500 NTD · Made in Switzerland
Automatic Pad Printing Cleaning Equipment for Ink Cups & Clichés
Automatic Pad Printing Cleaning Equipment for Ink Cups & Clichés
The OSMECO ecoCLEANER 500 NTD is an automatic pad printing cleaning machine for ink cups, printing plates (clichés), doctor blade assemblies and reusable tooling. A rotating basket and high-pressure spray system clean components from multiple directions while Cleanax 200.1 is recirculated through Sorbex 100.1 closed-loop filtration.
From Cleanup Bottleneck to Repeatable Process
Automatic Ink Cup & Cliché Cleaning Without Manual Scrubbing
Manual ink cup and cliché cleaning can consume operator time between pad printing jobs. The ecoCLEANER 500 NTD turns that cleanup step into a controlled machine cycle: load the ink cups, plates or compatible tooling, start the program, and let the rotating basket and multi-direction high-pressure spray system perform the wash cycle.
Cleanax 200.1 cleaning agent is continuously recirculated through the machine and filtered with Sorbex 100.1 media. The result is a cleaner, more consistent workflow with less hands-on scrubbing and less routine cleaning-agent replacement.
- Automated high-pressure spray cleaning
- Rotating stainless-steel basket
- Reusable water-based cleaning medium
- Closed-loop filtration and recirculation
- Custom holders for specialized ink cups
- Swiss-built industrial construction
Built Around Pad Printing Tooling
Clean Pad Printing Ink Cups, Clichés, Plates & Tooling
The cleaning basket can be configured around the parts your operators actually handle, helping one machine support multiple pad printing workcells and ink cup formats.
Ink Cups
Closed ink cups and compatible cup assemblies, including custom holder configurations for secure positioning during the wash cycle.
Printing Plates / Clichés
Steel and compatible polymer pad printing plates can be positioned within the basket for automated cleaning.
Doctor Blade Components
Clean ink-contact components and related assemblies without dedicating operator time to repeated hand scrubbing.
Accessories & Tooling
Fixtures, holders and other compatible pad printing components can be incorporated into customer-specific basket layouts.
Closed-Loop Cleaning Process
How the Automatic Pad Printing Cleaning System Works
1
Load the Basket
Place ink cups, clichés and compatible tooling into the rotating basket or dedicated holders.
2
Run the Cleaning Cycle
High-pressure spray wands attack ink residue from multiple directions while the basket rotates.
3
Filter & Recirculate
Used Cleanax 200.1 passes through the Sorbex 100.1 filtration system and returns to the cleaning circuit.
4
Return Parts to Production
Operators remove cleaned components and can move directly into the next setup or maintenance step.
See the System in Operation
Watch the ecoCLEANER Automatic Cleaning Process
See how the rotating basket, directed spray system and automated wash cycle clean pad printing components inside the enclosed chamber.
Cleanax 200.1 + Sorbex 100.1
Water-Based Pad Printing Parts Cleaning with Closed-Loop Filtration
Instead of relying on a conventional flammable solvent wash process, the ecoCLEANER uses Cleanax 200.1, a water-based cleaning medium developed for pad printing cleanup. The cleaning fluid is reused within the machine rather than being discarded after each cycle.
Sorbex 100.1 filtration separates ink contamination from the circulating cleaning medium so the system can continue reusing the fluid. For stubborn or hardened two-component ink residue, additional cleaning cycles can be programmed as needed.
Inside the Machine
Inside the Automatic Ink Cup Cleaning Machine
Multiple ink cups can be positioned around the cleaning chamber while the rotating basket and directed spray hardware provide repeatable coverage for pad printing cleanup.
Application Fit
When an Automatic Pad Printing Parts Washer Makes Sense
The ecoCLEANER is intended for production environments where ink cups, clichés and reusable ink-contact components are cleaned often enough that manual cleanup becomes a recurring process step.
Frequent Ink Cup Cleaning
For operations running sealed ink cups across repeated color changes, job changes or multiple pad printing workcells.
Recurring Cliché & Plate Cleanup
Automate routine cleaning of compatible steel or polymer printing plates rather than relying exclusively on hand scrubbing.
Multiple Components Per Cycle
Custom basket and holder layouts can be configured around ink cups and related tooling so multiple parts can be cleaned in one machine cycle.
Standardized Cleaning Workflow
Use a defined machine cycle, directed spray coverage and recirculated cleaning medium to make pad printing cleanup a repeatable production process.
Choose the Right Capacity
ecoCLEANER 500 NTD vs. ecoCLEANER 740 NTD
Both systems use the same core water-based cleaning and recirculation concept. The primary difference is basket capacity and machine size.
| Technical Data | ecoCLEANER 500 NTD | ecoCLEANER 740 NTD |
|---|---|---|
| Basket diameter | 518 mm | 770 mm |
| Basket height | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Cleaning-agent capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
| Power | 1.2 kW | 1.2 kW |
| Compressed air | 5 bar | 5 bar |
| Cleaning cycle | 5–15 minutes | 5–15 minutes |
| Weight without cleaning agent | 192 kg / 423 lb | 239 kg / 527 lb |
| Best fit | Standard pad printing cleanup and smaller production footprints | Larger basket capacity, bigger tooling and higher batch demand |
Technical Data
ecoCLEANER 500 NTD Specifications
Core machine data for facility planning and application review.
| Basket diameter | 518 mm |
|---|---|
| Basket height | 190 mm |
| Cleaning-agent capacity | 70 liters |
| Electrical connection | 230 V / 50 Hz (L+N+PE) |
| Power | 1.2 kW |
| Compressed air connection | 5 bar |
| Cleaning cycle duration | 5–15 minutes |
| Weight without cleaning agent | 192 kg / 423 lb |
| Machine dimensions (L × W × H) | 640 × 924 × 1,097 mm 26.37 × 36.37 × 43.18 in |
| Manufacturer / origin | OSMECO · Made in Switzerland |
Common Questions
Pad Printing Cleaning Equipment FAQ
What parts can the ecoCLEANER 500 NTD clean?
It is designed for pad printing ink cups, printing plates or clichés, doctor blade assemblies and compatible accessories. Custom holders can be configured around specific cup styles and tooling.
Does the ecoCLEANER use conventional flammable cleaning solvent?
No. The ecoCLEANER uses Cleanax 200.1, a water-based cleaning medium. The fluid is recirculated and filtered within the system for repeated use.
Can it remove hardened two-component pad printing ink?
Hardened two-component and epoxy-type residues can often be removed by running additional cleaning cycles. Actual cleaning performance depends on the ink chemistry, cure condition and component geometry.
How long does a cleaning cycle take?
The published cleaning cycle range for the ecoCLEANER 500 NTD is approximately 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the selected program and cleaning requirement.
What is the difference between the ecoCLEANER 500 NTD and 740 NTD?
The 500 NTD uses a 518 mm basket, while the larger 740 NTD uses a 770 mm basket. Both use the same basic water-based cleaning and filtration concept, so selection is primarily driven by the size and quantity of components you need to clean.
Complete Pad Printing Support
Keep the Entire Printing Process Production-Ready
Cleaning equipment works best as part of a complete pad printing process. Deco Tech supplies the machinery, tooling, consumables and technical support around it.
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Ready to Automate Pad Printing Ink Cup & Cliché Cleaning?
Send us your ink cup sizes, plate dimensions, ink type and approximate cleaning volume. We’ll help determine whether the ecoCLEANER 500 NTD or larger 740 NTD is the better fit.