Safety Alert - Diferro Sublimation Calender Presses

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has been made aware by the Office for Products Safety and Standards UK, of safety risks associated with Diferro Sublimation Calender Press machines.

Hazard:

Fire/explosion

Product:  

Diferro Sublimation Calender Press models featuring a sealed oil-filled heated drum.  

Diferro  ‘Sublimation Calender Press’ machines are used in the textile industry to transfer designs onto fabrics or other materials, such as ceramics, banners, etc. The press has a sealed oil filled heated drum (roller), which is used to apply pressure and heat to transfer the designs.

Model:

Diferro Sublimation Calender Press models include but are not limited to DP-series, MP-series, DM-series, DE series, DX-series and DF-series models.

Manufacturer:

Diferro Makina San.

Ve Tic. LTD. ŞTİ.,

Sinpaş İş Modern 2.

Kısım A Blok No:17,

Başakşehir/İstanbul/Türkiye

Ph: Office  +90 212 608 0808  Export Sales : +90 549 510 1088

Risk Description:

Two catastrophic Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion (BLEVE) incidents have occurred involving Diferro machines. Evidence suggests that in both cases the machines had been left unattended and connected to the electrical power supply and that uncontrolled heating of the oil-filled drum has occurred. The built-in temperature control system has failed to operate to prevent overheating and over-pressurisation of the sealed drum (roller).

Corrective Action:

Owners:

• Cease operating these machines immediately. Contact the manufacturer to ascertain what actions are required to ensure the safe operation of the machine.
• Users should contact their local authority fire service to advise them of the presence of these machines in their premises, and make them aware of this Safety Alert.

Distributors / Suppliers:

• Distributors / Suppliers should stop selling Diferro Calender Presses and contact the manufacturer.

More Information:

Office for Products Safety and Standards UK

For further information, please see the Product Safety Alert on Office for Products Safety and Standards UK (OPSS) website.