Start with the right document for your job
If you are setting up a new press, checking a heater, or matching foil for a client order, begin with the document that fits the task. Our downloads are grouped for print shops, packaging teams and craft businesses that need clear information without extra guesswork. Keep a copy at the machine and another in the office for quick reference.
For busy workshops in Johannesburg, Roodepoort, Randburg and Germiston, a printed sheet can save time when the power dips or a line supervisor needs a setting fast. That is why we keep the documents practical, with step by step notes and plain language.
Product sheets that help you plan before the run
Product sheets give you the key points before you commit material or labour to a job. They help you check press size, job suitability and the type of finish likely to work on your stock. If you are working with cartons, sleeves, labels or presentation boxes, this is the first place to look.
- Press dimensions and workspace requirements
- Suggested material types and thickness ranges
- Power and heating notes for local workshop conditions
- Foil compatibility guidance for coated and uncoated stock
- Basic maintenance points to keep output consistent
For factories in Midrand and Sandton, this makes it easier to plan around production schedules, especially where multiple short runs need to be stacked into one shift.
Service notes for better uptime in real workshop conditions
Service notes are useful when you want to keep a press working properly through daily use, load-shedding and dust from the shop floor. They explain what to check, when to clean, and which parts need attention before a fault becomes a stoppage.
Use these notes if you notice uneven pressure, slow warm-up, poor foil transfer or repeated temperature drift. A small issue can turn into a longer repair if it is ignored and the machine keeps running under strain.
- Pre-shift inspection points
- Weekly cleaning and lubrication checks
- Heater calibration reminders
- Pressure and alignment checks
- Signs that a part should be replaced rather than patched
Setup guides for operators and supervisors
Setup guides are written for the people who stand at the machine and need the work done correctly the first time. They cover die mounting, pressure setup, foil matching and basic production checks. If you have a new operator in the room, or you are training a relief shift, these guides help keep standards steady.
We recommend keeping one guide near the press and one with the production file so the same settings can be repeated later. It also helps when a supervisor in Industria West needs to hand over a job to a second shift without losing time on rework.
- Die mounting sequence
- Foil feed and registration checks
- Pressure setting steps
- First sample approval checks
- Common faults and what to inspect first
How to use a download when you are on the floor
Good documents only help if the team uses them properly. Read the sheet before the run, check the machine against the notes, then mark any changes made during the job. If a customer asks for the same finish next month, you will have a record instead of relying on memory.
For better results, keep a simple file for each recurring job. Include the stock type, foil colour, temperature setting, pressure notes and any issues encountered. This saves time on repeat orders and makes it easier to match the result across different shifts.
Need a file you cannot find? Contact our support team
If the document you need is not listed, our support team can direct you to the right information or advise on the best service note for your machine. We support clients across Johannesburg city west and nationwide, whether you are in a small studio or a larger packaging operation.
For faster help, keep the machine details ready, plus the job type and any fault symptoms. That lets us point you to the correct reference quickly. You can send a message through our contact form for assistance with product sheets, servicing notes or training materials.
