Printing Ink Applicator

The printing ink applicator is a measuring tool with precisely engraved grooves on the surface of a metal rod. Its principle involves controlling the amount of ink transferred through the groove capacity, and its function is to evenly scrape ink samples before printing. It is used in offset printing workshops to quickly detect ink hue, concentration, and opacity, assisting operators in adjusting ink key parameters.
Selection
When selecting, ensure the groove accuracy complies with ISO standards and the material is corrosion-resistant stainless steel. Match the ink blade length according to the printing machine model, with groove dimensions corresponding to common ink layer thicknesses. Consider anti-slip handle design and overall weight to maintain operational stability. Regularly clean the grooves with solvent to avoid residue buildup.

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Instruments

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

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

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

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