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Audit Week
A focused route for audit week on South African print floors, written for teams who already track settings, checks and production records.
Audit checks around the dryer line
Audit Week is for print teams reviewing settings, checks and production records around the dryer line. It helps keep flash and flush equipment aligned with the way the floor is already being monitored.
Audit Week starts at the flash or flush station, not at the buying list. Record the substrate, ink system, belt or pallet speed, and the last measured cure result so the review stays tied to production. Inland dust, coastal moisture, and power interruptions in South Africa can all shift heat output, lamp performance, and repeatability during a run.
Take a full line photo before any settings are changed, then add close shots of the heater face, control panel, and the print after cure. Those images help match the audit record to the correct ScreenMaster-style flash cell, ceramic IR unit, or quartz bank. Keep the note with the job card or maintenance file so the next shift does not rely on memory.
Records to leave with the team
The useful outcome is a tighter record of what was checked on the dryer line and what still needs attention. Include the unit type, heat setting, dwell or pass speed, observed faults, and the cure log reference used during the review. One accurate line note is worth more than a stack of vague comments after production has moved on.
For an audit review, add the matching line notes and a cure log entry before you widen the scope. Confirm the line details again before any unit or spare is authorised.
- Photos of heater position and print path
- Logged cure check before settings are altered
South African checks worth noting
A line in Johannesburg may need different cleaning intervals from one in Durban because reflector dust and moisture build-up do not behave the same way. During Audit Week, note where the unit sits, how ventilation affects heat drift, and whether supply interruptions have forced unplanned restarts. If a spare or replacement is being considered, confirm the exact line details before any unit is authorised.
Ceramic IR faces, quartz tubes, guards, and sensors should be checked against the marks left by daily use, not against a generic maintenance sheet. Test prints need to be read with timing in mind because a first sample after a power return can differ from the next few passes. Separate a breakdown report from a planned audit entry so the records stay useful later.
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What to send for Audit Week
Brief Audit Week with line photos, production timing, and what has already gone wrong. Keep the subject line clear.
Add the matching line notes and a cure log entry before widening the review to other parts of the print setup.
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