David Savastano, Editor11.20.17
Blade Depot Inc.
Bridgeport, PA USA
484-684-6986
Fax: 610-275-2404
www.bladedepot.net
sales@bladedepot.net
• Polyblade HS
The Polyblade HS is a new dispersing blade that is dual-sided, features anti-static polyethylene. It doesn’t sharpen with use, and is ideal for aggressive dispersing.
Charles Ross & Son Company
Hauppauge, NY USA
631-234-0500
Fax: 631-234-0691
www.mixers.com
mail@mixers.com
• Ross Model PDDM-4
Planetary Dual Disperser
A new PDDM-4 Planetary Dual Disperser is available for testing at the Ross Test & Development Center in Hauppauge, NY. With a working capacity of 4 gallons, the PDDM-4 is equipped with two High Viscosity Blades and two High Speed Dispersers. It is designed for vacuum operation up to 29.5”Hg and includes a jacketed mix vessel and detachable scraper arm for tight control of batch temperature. Ideal for mixing pastes and slurries up to around 2 million centipoise, the PDDM is ideal for dispersion and providing uniformity throughout a wide viscosity range.
• Ross Model PBA-2
Paddle Blade Agitator
Suitable for use with standard 5-gallon pails, the PBA-2 bench-top mixer is ideal for thorough blending of fluids with very different viscosities. It can quickly resuspend dense solids that have settled during transport or storage, and prepare shear-sensitive paste-like formulations. Driven by a 2HP inverter-duty motor, the PBA-2 features interchangeable blades: an axial flow paddle agitator and a three-wing bow-tie blade.
EIT Instrument Markets
Leesburg, VA USA
703-478-0700
www.eit.com
uv@eit.com
• EIT LED-R Series of Radiometers (LEDCure)
The LEDCure is designed for industrial UV LEDs. The instruments feature a patented response which includes all optical components. The result is ideal performance: source-to-source, run-to-run and instrument-to-instrument. The LEDCure is available in standard and profiling versions.
• EIT PowerMAP II
The EIT PowerMAP II is an updated version of the EIT PowerMAP. The unit is four band and has an adjustable sample rate of 128-2048 Hz. The unit is smaller, downloads via USB and works with updated PowerView III program. The unit also has a new pause feature to allow collection of data over up to eight lines in one pass through a factory floor.
Engineered Mills, Inc.
Grayslake, IL USA
847-548-0044
Fax: 847-548-0099
www.EMImills.com
E-mail: sales@EMImills.com
• EMImills - Mini Mill
EMI Mini Mills are designed for testing dispersion samples by wet milling. Formulation and raw material selection can be achieved using small volumes of pigments and additives milled by real process condition testing. Color strength, gloss, transparency and stability can be studied.
Grinding Media Depot Division of Norstone, Inc.
Bridgeport, PA USA
484-684-6986
Fax: 610-275-2404
grindingmediadepot.com
sales@grindingmediadepot.com
• CerZO
CerZO is a high-density cerium zirconia oxide grinding media made in Japan that offers highest quality with value pricing.
• 93% Alumina
Highest quality alumina beads, very spherical, not abrasive. Available in sizes 0.5 mm and larger with a density of 3.6.
GTI Graphic Technology, Inc.
Newburgh, NY USA
845-562-7066
www.gtilite.com
sales@gtilite.com
• GTI MiniMatcher Series
The MM-1e and MM-2e provide three light sources. The MM-4e, MM-2448e and MM-2460e include five light sources with a built-in daylight timer, an illuminated push button control, and automatic light source sequencing. Conforms to ASTM D1729-2009 and SAE J361 standards.
• GTI ColorMatcher Series
Color Matcher Systems include five light sources. Four models are available, all conform to ASTM D1729-2009, SAE J361 and BS-950 Part 2 and are supplied with a certificate of product conformance (NIST traceable). A range of floor stand and storage options are available.
Harper Corporation of America
Charlotte, NC USA
704-588-3371
Fax: 704-588-3819
www.harperimage.com
customer@harperimage.com
• QD Printer
The QD Printer is ideal for flatbed printing using flexographic and gravure processes. The QD Printer can be configured in four speed units with a maximum travel speed of 150 fpm (45 mpm). The travel distance can be set from 12 to 33 inches in one-inch increments and is available in proofer widths of 2.75 inches or 5 inches.
Hoover Color –A Division of Cathay
Industries (USA), Inc.
Hiwassee, VA USA
540-980-7233
Fax: 540-980-8781
www.hoovermuller.com
hoover@hoovercolor.com
• Hoover Automatic Muller
Pigment mulling with the Hoover Automatic Muller is easy, accurate and uniform. It is recognized in both ASTM and ISO standards as an approved way to prepare samples for color evaluation. The Muller is used universally throughout the pigment, ink, coatings, cosmetic, plastic and electronic chemicals industries.
NETZSCH Premier Technologies
Exton, PA USA
484-879-2020
www.netzsch.com/gd
info.npt@netzsch.com
• The NEOS Grinding System
The NEOS grinding system allows for the use of smaller grinding media at considerably higher product throughput rates during the grinding and dispersing of various products. The potential to increase throughput can lead to an increase in the number of cycles.
Novomatics GmbH
Montabaur, Germany
+49-2602-919-9622
Fax: +49-2602-919-8052
www.novomatics.com
solutions@novomatics.de
• AlphaTack Plus
The AlphaTack Plus instrument sets standards in matter of reproducibility, comparability and operational costs. For example, the ink is distributed automatically on measuring surfaces in a manner independent of operator.
• THERMOTRONIC III/200
With the THERMOTRONIC III/200 varnish cooker, .200 grams of test varnish of consistent quality can be cooked in a fast, repeatable manner. Tests with various resins and test oils have proven that this method enhances the accuracy and repeatability of viscosity measurements.
Phoseon Technology
Hillsboro, OR USA
503-439-6446
www.phoseon.com
info@phoseon.com
• Firejet FJ601
Phoseon’s FireJet FJ601 is the latest extension of Phoseon’s self-contained air-cooled product, and combines Phoseon’s WhisperCool and TargetCure technologies. The FireJet FJ601 provides simple integration with a direct analog interface and high-power 16W/cm2 at 395nm for retrofitting individual press stations.
• FirePower FP601
Phoseon’s water-cooled FirePower FP601 allows new applications in flexographic and increased speed in wide-web segments. It has increased power and cooling capabilities and ethernet protocol support. It cures UV LED flexo inks at speeds up to 300m/min (1000 fpm) and has an IP54 rating for ink spills and liquid protection. Peak irradiance output is 20W/cm2 at 395nm.
RK PrintCoat Instruments Ltd
Royston, UK
+44 (0) 1763 852187
www.rkprint.com
Sales@rkprint.com
• FlexiProof 100/UV
A high-speed operator-friendly machine for production of proofs using water, solvent or UV flexographic inks. Ideal for those involved with manufacture and use of flexo inks. A scaled down but exact version of a full size flexo press, the FlexiProof 100 eliminates the need to use a production line printing press for pilot runs.
• GP100 - High Speed Gravure Proofer
Instant high-quality proofs using gravure inks of press viscosity are produced on this unit. It features a microprocessor controlled servo drive and pneumatic operation with electronically engraved printing plates and variable printing speeds of up to 100m/min. Ideal for R&D, QC and computer color matching data.
Sigma Equipment Corp.
White Plains, NY USA
914-682-1820
www.sigmaUS.com
info@sigmaUS.com
• Model RM-4 Three Roll Mill
The Model RM-4 Three Roll Laboratory Mill is now equipped with stainless steel rolls as standard equipment for use with water-based products.
SPEC, Inc.
Denver, NC USA
704-483-1141
Fax: 704-483-1142
www.spec-inc.com
ddorrier@spec-inc.com
• SPEC Tipper Small Batch Ink Dispenser
Southeastern Process Equipment & Controls, Inc. (SPEC)
introduces the Tipper fully automated lab or small batch production ink dispensing system. The compact unit dispenses up to 16 ingredients from standard one-gallon paint cans. It can be used for water-based, UV or solvent-based materials. Batch sizes are typically up to 0.5 lb. (500 g) and 2.5 lb. (1.1 kg).
XENON Corporation
Wilmington, MA USA
800-936-6695
Fax: 978-961-9055
www.xenoncorp.com
info@xenoncorp.com
• X-1100 High-Intensity Pulsed Light System
The XENON X-1100 is a low-cost Pulsed Light system allowing researchers to easily characterize new processes using XENON’s proven technology. It is able to deliver peak optical power in fractions of a second. The benchtop tool was designed to make Pulsed Light more accessible to researchers and R&D laboratories.
Bridgeport, PA USA
484-684-6986
Fax: 610-275-2404
www.bladedepot.net
sales@bladedepot.net
• Polyblade HS
The Polyblade HS is a new dispersing blade that is dual-sided, features anti-static polyethylene. It doesn’t sharpen with use, and is ideal for aggressive dispersing.
Charles Ross & Son Company
Hauppauge, NY USA
631-234-0500
Fax: 631-234-0691
www.mixers.com
mail@mixers.com
• Ross Model PDDM-4
Planetary Dual Disperser
A new PDDM-4 Planetary Dual Disperser is available for testing at the Ross Test & Development Center in Hauppauge, NY. With a working capacity of 4 gallons, the PDDM-4 is equipped with two High Viscosity Blades and two High Speed Dispersers. It is designed for vacuum operation up to 29.5”Hg and includes a jacketed mix vessel and detachable scraper arm for tight control of batch temperature. Ideal for mixing pastes and slurries up to around 2 million centipoise, the PDDM is ideal for dispersion and providing uniformity throughout a wide viscosity range.
• Ross Model PBA-2
Paddle Blade Agitator
Suitable for use with standard 5-gallon pails, the PBA-2 bench-top mixer is ideal for thorough blending of fluids with very different viscosities. It can quickly resuspend dense solids that have settled during transport or storage, and prepare shear-sensitive paste-like formulations. Driven by a 2HP inverter-duty motor, the PBA-2 features interchangeable blades: an axial flow paddle agitator and a three-wing bow-tie blade.
EIT Instrument Markets
Leesburg, VA USA
703-478-0700
www.eit.com
uv@eit.com
• EIT LED-R Series of Radiometers (LEDCure)
The LEDCure is designed for industrial UV LEDs. The instruments feature a patented response which includes all optical components. The result is ideal performance: source-to-source, run-to-run and instrument-to-instrument. The LEDCure is available in standard and profiling versions.
• EIT PowerMAP II
The EIT PowerMAP II is an updated version of the EIT PowerMAP. The unit is four band and has an adjustable sample rate of 128-2048 Hz. The unit is smaller, downloads via USB and works with updated PowerView III program. The unit also has a new pause feature to allow collection of data over up to eight lines in one pass through a factory floor.
Engineered Mills, Inc.
Grayslake, IL USA
847-548-0044
Fax: 847-548-0099
www.EMImills.com
E-mail: sales@EMImills.com
• EMImills - Mini Mill
EMI Mini Mills are designed for testing dispersion samples by wet milling. Formulation and raw material selection can be achieved using small volumes of pigments and additives milled by real process condition testing. Color strength, gloss, transparency and stability can be studied.
Grinding Media Depot Division of Norstone, Inc.
Bridgeport, PA USA
484-684-6986
Fax: 610-275-2404
grindingmediadepot.com
sales@grindingmediadepot.com
• CerZO
CerZO is a high-density cerium zirconia oxide grinding media made in Japan that offers highest quality with value pricing.
• 93% Alumina
Highest quality alumina beads, very spherical, not abrasive. Available in sizes 0.5 mm and larger with a density of 3.6.
GTI Graphic Technology, Inc.
Newburgh, NY USA
845-562-7066
www.gtilite.com
sales@gtilite.com
• GTI MiniMatcher Series
The MM-1e and MM-2e provide three light sources. The MM-4e, MM-2448e and MM-2460e include five light sources with a built-in daylight timer, an illuminated push button control, and automatic light source sequencing. Conforms to ASTM D1729-2009 and SAE J361 standards.
• GTI ColorMatcher Series
Color Matcher Systems include five light sources. Four models are available, all conform to ASTM D1729-2009, SAE J361 and BS-950 Part 2 and are supplied with a certificate of product conformance (NIST traceable). A range of floor stand and storage options are available.
Harper Corporation of America
Charlotte, NC USA
704-588-3371
Fax: 704-588-3819
www.harperimage.com
customer@harperimage.com
• QD Printer
The QD Printer is ideal for flatbed printing using flexographic and gravure processes. The QD Printer can be configured in four speed units with a maximum travel speed of 150 fpm (45 mpm). The travel distance can be set from 12 to 33 inches in one-inch increments and is available in proofer widths of 2.75 inches or 5 inches.
Hoover Color –A Division of Cathay
Industries (USA), Inc.
Hiwassee, VA USA
540-980-7233
Fax: 540-980-8781
www.hoovermuller.com
hoover@hoovercolor.com
• Hoover Automatic Muller
Pigment mulling with the Hoover Automatic Muller is easy, accurate and uniform. It is recognized in both ASTM and ISO standards as an approved way to prepare samples for color evaluation. The Muller is used universally throughout the pigment, ink, coatings, cosmetic, plastic and electronic chemicals industries.
NETZSCH Premier Technologies
Exton, PA USA
484-879-2020
www.netzsch.com/gd
info.npt@netzsch.com
• The NEOS Grinding System
The NEOS grinding system allows for the use of smaller grinding media at considerably higher product throughput rates during the grinding and dispersing of various products. The potential to increase throughput can lead to an increase in the number of cycles.
Novomatics GmbH
Montabaur, Germany
+49-2602-919-9622
Fax: +49-2602-919-8052
www.novomatics.com
solutions@novomatics.de
• AlphaTack Plus
The AlphaTack Plus instrument sets standards in matter of reproducibility, comparability and operational costs. For example, the ink is distributed automatically on measuring surfaces in a manner independent of operator.
• THERMOTRONIC III/200
With the THERMOTRONIC III/200 varnish cooker, .200 grams of test varnish of consistent quality can be cooked in a fast, repeatable manner. Tests with various resins and test oils have proven that this method enhances the accuracy and repeatability of viscosity measurements.
Phoseon Technology
Hillsboro, OR USA
503-439-6446
www.phoseon.com
info@phoseon.com
• Firejet FJ601
Phoseon’s FireJet FJ601 is the latest extension of Phoseon’s self-contained air-cooled product, and combines Phoseon’s WhisperCool and TargetCure technologies. The FireJet FJ601 provides simple integration with a direct analog interface and high-power 16W/cm2 at 395nm for retrofitting individual press stations.
• FirePower FP601
Phoseon’s water-cooled FirePower FP601 allows new applications in flexographic and increased speed in wide-web segments. It has increased power and cooling capabilities and ethernet protocol support. It cures UV LED flexo inks at speeds up to 300m/min (1000 fpm) and has an IP54 rating for ink spills and liquid protection. Peak irradiance output is 20W/cm2 at 395nm.
RK PrintCoat Instruments Ltd
Royston, UK
+44 (0) 1763 852187
www.rkprint.com
Sales@rkprint.com
• FlexiProof 100/UV
A high-speed operator-friendly machine for production of proofs using water, solvent or UV flexographic inks. Ideal for those involved with manufacture and use of flexo inks. A scaled down but exact version of a full size flexo press, the FlexiProof 100 eliminates the need to use a production line printing press for pilot runs.
• GP100 - High Speed Gravure Proofer
Instant high-quality proofs using gravure inks of press viscosity are produced on this unit. It features a microprocessor controlled servo drive and pneumatic operation with electronically engraved printing plates and variable printing speeds of up to 100m/min. Ideal for R&D, QC and computer color matching data.
Sigma Equipment Corp.
White Plains, NY USA
914-682-1820
www.sigmaUS.com
info@sigmaUS.com
• Model RM-4 Three Roll Mill
The Model RM-4 Three Roll Laboratory Mill is now equipped with stainless steel rolls as standard equipment for use with water-based products.
SPEC, Inc.
Denver, NC USA
704-483-1141
Fax: 704-483-1142
www.spec-inc.com
ddorrier@spec-inc.com
• SPEC Tipper Small Batch Ink Dispenser
Southeastern Process Equipment & Controls, Inc. (SPEC)
introduces the Tipper fully automated lab or small batch production ink dispensing system. The compact unit dispenses up to 16 ingredients from standard one-gallon paint cans. It can be used for water-based, UV or solvent-based materials. Batch sizes are typically up to 0.5 lb. (500 g) and 2.5 lb. (1.1 kg).
XENON Corporation
Wilmington, MA USA
800-936-6695
Fax: 978-961-9055
www.xenoncorp.com
info@xenoncorp.com
• X-1100 High-Intensity Pulsed Light System
The XENON X-1100 is a low-cost Pulsed Light system allowing researchers to easily characterize new processes using XENON’s proven technology. It is able to deliver peak optical power in fractions of a second. The benchtop tool was designed to make Pulsed Light more accessible to researchers and R&D laboratories.
