Printing test ink stick

The printing ink test bar features grooves of varying depths engraved on the surface of a metal rod. After applying ink and scraping it flat, it is pressed onto paper to create a gradient ink layer. It is used for visual inspection of ink color, opacity, leveling properties, and other printability characteristics, making it suitable for quality control in printing plants and ink factories.
Selection
When selecting, consider whether the number and width range of grooves cover the testing requirements. The metal material must be corrosion-resistant with a smooth surface. The length should be compatible with standard paper sizes. The scraper blade must be paired with the ink test bar to ensure smooth ink scraping, while the overall weight affects operational stability.

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Automatic ink running stability, ink time and speed can be set, printing pressure 0~ 2mm adjustable, provide low, medium and high three printing speed, each time can be proofed 4 colors to facilitate Color contrast.

$ 3430.00

The equipment supports 0-2MM pressure adjustment, providing three-speed printing speed (10/15/20 rpm) and uniform ink speed (650/800/1000rpm), which can imprint 2.5mm thick paper and 1mm plastic film to achieve precise uniform ink and stable operation.

$ 3381.00

Using 15.5cm/min ink wiping speed, equipped with 0.1mm ink coating platen, the test process is precisely controlled by 4.3 inch Touchscreen, which can accurately determine the absorption capacity of the material to the inks vehicle.

$ 2784.00

Using 180LPI metal anilox roller with 70mm print width, four pyramidal net hole structure to ensure the ink transfer evenly, the handle design in line with ergonomic operation labor-saving.

$ 267.00

The printing speed is 0~ 260m/min, the accuracy is less than 0.5, which supports data management and characteristic detection, and can reduce the number of proofing and material waste.

$ 9433.00

The printing pressure can be adjusted accurately according to the thickness of the material, and the printing speed can be adjusted. It provides 4 primary color areas and 4 light color areas to ensure that the pattern is clear and tidy.

$ 4527.00

Can accurately test whether the surface tension is up to standard, support ink Color and tip shape customization, suitable for a variety of printing composite process.

$ 87.00

Adopt automatic ink leveling system, ink leveling time adjustable, three-speed ink leveling speed 400-700rpm, printing speed 0-1000rpm frequency conversion adjustable, equipped with German imported rubber roller, support different materials substrate.

$ 3656.00

Can accurately test the material surface tension is up to standard, support custom ink Color and tip shape, suitable for a variety of printing composite process, specifications include 10ml to 500ml bottle.

$ 87.00

Can accurately test the material surface tension is up to standard, support custom ink Color and tip shape, suitable for a variety of printing composite process, specifications include 10ml to 500ml bottle.

$ 87.00

The instrument uses 241 +/- 6mm tire uniform rolling detection, wet film thickness 200um +/- 20um, every 30 seconds, repeability test, accurate determination of non-stick tire drying time, suitable for marking Coating quality control.

$ 231.00

Using 180 wire metal engraving roller to control the ink film thickness, four pyramidal mesh structure to ensure uniform Spreader, simple operation and easy cleaning, can quickly prepare samples similar to flexographic printing effect.

$ 699.00

Using 220LPI line number stainless steel anilox roller, printing surface width 70mm, mesh shape is quadrilateral pyramid, wet film thickness is inversely proportional to the number of lines, suitable for proofing of different inks.

$ 267.00

Adjustable pressure 0~ 2mm, support three uniform ink speed 650-1000rpm and printing speed 10-20rpm, automatic uniform ink function to ensure stable operation, suitable for different thicknesses of paper and plastic film proofing comparison.

$ 3462.00

Driven by numerical control motor, swirl/spin accuracy of 0.1 degrees, support multi-color inks Hue, concentration detection, can anticipate dry and wet ink color change and Abrasion Resistance, 5-10 minutes rapid color development, significantly reduce inks waste.

$ 3107.00

Articles

The Printability Tester Simulates the Effects of Different Printing Pressures on Offset Ink Transfer Rate.
This paper investigates how the printability tester simulates the effect of different pressures on ink transfer rate in offset printing.
Application of Gravure Printing Proofer in Water-based Ink Proofing and Pinhole Defect Evaluation
This article introduces how the gravure printability tester is used for water-based ink proofing and pinhole defect evaluation. Water-based inks are environmentally friendly but prone to tiny pinhole defects. The instrument enables standardized sample preparation and reduces human interference by controlling parameters such as cell depth and doctor blade angle.
The Application of Contact Angle Measurement Instruments in the Study of the Relationship Between Ink Printing Wettability and Substrate Surface Tension
This article introduces how a contact angle measuring instrument is used to study the relationship between wettability and substrate surface tension in ink printing. It first explains the principle, assessing the degree of wettability through the size of the contact angle, where an angle less than 90 degrees indicates good wettability.
The use of gravure proofing machines in the comprehensive evaluation of gravure ink printability and drying performance.
This article explores how a gravure proofing press can be used to comprehensively evaluate the printability and drying properties of gravure inks. The experiment tested the dot sharpness, transfer rate, and leveling properties of different inks using standard equipment, while recording drying times through the filter paper method and infrared temperature measurement.
Application of Linear Abrasion Tester in Testing Scratch Resistance of Printing Ink Coatings on Packaging
This article introduces the principle, method, and application of the linear abrasion tester in testing the scratch resistance of packaging printing ink coatings.
Surface Absorbency Tester for Predicting Drying Speed of Printing Ink on Coated Paper
This article explores how the surface absorbency tester predicts the drying speed of ink on coated paper. Traditional methods rely on actual printing tests, which are time-consuming and difficult to quantify.
Flexographic proofing press is used for evaluating the printability of water-based inks on kraft paper.
This article explores the use of flexographic proofing printability testers to evaluate the printing performance of water-based inks on kraft paper. The instrument simulates actual printing conditions, enabling quantitative analysis of key parameters such as ink transfer rate, print contrast, and dot gain.
Standard Procedure for Printability Tester in Evaluating Ink Transfer Performance
This article introduces the standard procedure for evaluating ink transfer performance using a printability tester. The transfer performance of ink directly affects print quality, and standardized operations can enhance the reliability of test results.
IGT Printability Tester Evaluates Paper Surface Pick Resistance
This article introduces how to use the IGT printability tester to evaluate the surface pick resistance of paper. Picking refers to the phenomenon where the tack force of the ink is too high during printing, causing the surface fibers of the paper to be lifted, which affects print quality.
Internal Bond Strength Scott Tester for evaluating interlayer bonding force of paper.
This article introduces the method of evaluating the interlayer bonding strength of paper using a Scott tester. The interlayer bonding strength affects the printing and mechanical properties of paper. During testing, the instrument peels the paper vertically through an adhesive test head, records the energy required for separation, and calculates the internal bond strength.
Sheffield Smoothness Tester for Analyzing Paper Printing Surface
This article introduces how the Sheffield smoothness tester analyzes the printing surface of paper. The instrument quantifies paper smoothness by measuring the air leakage time, with a longer time indicating a smoother surface.
Application of Colorimeters in Color Management for Packaging and Printing
This article mainly discusses the application of colorimeters in color management for packaging and printing. A colorimeter is an instrument used to measure color, capable of converting colors into numerical values, such as representing them with L*a*b* values.
Industry Applications of Printing Ink Abrasion Resistance Testers
The printing ink abrasion resistance tester evaluates the wear resistance of ink coatings by simulating friction, with its core function being to quantify the durability of ink under mechanical action.
Ink proofer simulates printing effects for auxiliary detection.
The ink proofer simulates actual printing conditions such as pressure and speed to produce standard proof sheets, which assist in evaluating printing quality. It precisely controls parameters to ensure high consistency between the proof sheets and the actual printed materials.
Ink solvent resistance tester for alcohol resistance testing.
The ink solvent resistance tester is used to evaluate the alcohol resistance of ink coatings, which is crucial in fields such as packaging printing and electronic product labeling, as inks are often exposed to alcohol-containing cleaning agents.