Rubber plate ink proofer

The rubber plate ink proofer applies ink evenly onto the offset plate using mechanical rollers, simulating the printing process. It is used in laboratories to test ink color, adhesion, and drying performance, assisting in ink formulation adjustments and printability evaluation.
Selection
When selecting, consider the proofing size to match product requirements, adjustable roller pressure to accommodate different paper types, heating function for quick-drying tests, and corrosion-resistant, easy-to-clean materials. Refer to the actual printing speed range to ensure ease of operation and low maintenance costs.

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Instruments

Using nitrile rubber material, length 100mm diaMeter 20mm, with excellent oil resistance and aging performance, suitable for inks proofing operation.

$ 123.00

It can simultaneously print color bars of different Colors or Ink Film thickness, detect inks Hue and Gloss, uniform ink time can be adjusted from 1 to 800 seconds, support dry and wet ink discoloration analysis and abrasion resistance testing.

$ 4367.00

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

Using naming steel and rubber double roller structure, the number of reticulated lines is 100 lines/inch, which can precisely control the film fineness and is suitable for Spreader effect testing of various liquid materials.

$ 183.00

Using 100-line metal anilox roller, printing surface width 70mm, the mesh is a quadrilateral pyramid structure, liquid Coating can be uniformly Spreader on various substrates to obtain samples with good repRoducibility.

$ 267.00

Multi-color superposition sampling and color development at the same time, sampling can be done without boot printing, anilox roller adopts metal rubber roller structure, color development rubber roller Hardness 75 °, high processing accuracy and small amount of glue.

$ 267.00

Using 160 line metal anilox roller and rubber roller combination, print width 70mm, suitable for inks proofing, wet film thickness and the number of lines inversely proportional, proofing authenticity and easy to operate.

$ 267.00

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

Using electric pressure system and circular pressing operation mode, printing pressure 0-4mm, speed 0-100 Meters, adjustable scraper pressure and speed, support low accuracy overprinting and Color detection.

$ 6020.00

Using rigid polyester plate with foam rubber cushion, size 240x340mm, can absorb operating pressure, improve proofing Repeatability and uniformity, suitable for a variety of substrate testing.

$ 249.00

Uniform Spreader with double roller structure, Minggang roller accuracy of 220 lines/inch, rubber roller to ensure stable sample contact, support 70mm wide material handling.

$ 183.00

The pressure of 0-700N can be adjusted to adapt to different substrates, the separate transfer system is easy to clean and maintain, supports the calculation function of inks transfer rate, and uses the middle ink extraction method to improve the lateral uniformity.

$ 6528.00

With metal plating anilox roller and rubber roller, the number of anilox lines reaches 300 lines/inch, which can precisely control the film fineness, and the print width of 70mm is suitable for testing of various materials.

$ 183.00

Four-speed proofing speed is optional, up to 45m/min, using flat engraving plate for direct printing, supporting 95 × 149mm concave sample range, suitable for fast proofing of flexible substrates.

$ 4108.00

Adopting double roller structure, naming steel roller and rubber roller, the number of reticulated lines is 200 lines/inch, and the print width is 70mm, which can precisely control the film fineness and is suitable for testing of various materials.

$ 183.00

Articles

Application of Flexographic Proofing Press in Evaluating Color Reproducibility of Flexographic Inks
This article primarily discusses the use of a flexographic proofer to evaluate the color reproducibility of flexographic inks. It introduces the role of the proofer in simulating production conditions and explains how to prepare samples by setting parameters such as pressure, speed, and anilox roll specifications.
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.
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.
Selection Comparison between Automatic and Manual Proofing Methods for Ink Proofing Machines
This article compares manual and automatic proofing methods for ink proofing machines. Manual proofing relies on the operator's experience, offering flexibility and lower initial costs, but it suffers from poor consistency, making it suitable for research and development or low-frequency usage.
The ink proofing machine's color development and ink distribution pressure are not set correctly, making the printed sample sheets unacceptable.
The ink proofer is crucial in printing quality control, as it ensures the even distribution of ink on materials by adjusting pressure. If the pressure is not properly calibrated, the proof may exhibit issues such as uneven color and inconsistent ink layer thickness, rendering it unsuitable as a reference for printing.