What are the specific effects of temperature on ink?
- As ink temperatures increase the volatiles/amines evaporate from the ink causing the pH to drop & viscosity to rise
- Changes in pH will affect color, viscosity, and trapping.
- Changes in viscosity will adversely affect ink tack levels, flow characteristics – affecting the ink film applied to the substrate.
- Inconsistent ink film transfer will plug plates, and lead to frequent production interruptions for plate and anilox washing.
So why InKomand – Ink Temperature Control?
- Minimized addition of chemical additives…reduced cost/inventory
- Viscosity and pH swings minimized if not eliminated.
- Improved ink drying
- Faster set-ups & Reduced wash-ups
- Significant reduction of ink tack
- Significant reduction of sheet wraps/jams
