Printing air filter material

TD and its distributor partners specialise in short lead-time delivery of bespoke solutions at very competitive prices. A recent multi-head web printing application typifies the type of installation regularly provided. filtr_post_1 Inkjet printing onto a moving web, under dusty conditions and achieving good quality print may seem a simple application. However the technical challenges for the system components are considerable. A recent application demanded the following key elements: * Four print heads each printing a 100mm wide band of text and logos *Remote, high capacity bulk ink feed for non-stop printing capability. * Automatic ink priming with zero ink waste. * Individually adjustable print head positioning. * Full “turn key” installation with bespoke software * Non-bleed high contrast print. The installation concerned was for printing onto air filter material being manufactured on a high-speed continuous web. The customer wanted to print their name and company logo, as well as product information.filtr_post_2 The system was specified, designed, manufactured, shipped and successfully installed within a six-week period. The material is used in large spray painting booths with strong UV illumination. A special ink formulation was provided, with high UV fade resistance to maintain the visibility of the printing throughout the product life. Benefits confirmed by the customer include: * High quality print * Virtually zero down time * Low maintenance * System requires minimal cleaning * No wasted ink Result: added value to the product and better brand promotion

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