Orange Proofer for Offset
IGT unit dedicated to producing consistent lay downs of offset printing inks - primarily for use in color assessment. Self contained unit incorporating a litho inking section and offset printing section. Economy proofer designed for lower volume users. Also excellent for making lay downs of UV Flexo ink
The IGT Orange Proofer for offset inks is an ideal low cost and efficient method of checking the colour of offset inks. It can be used on a variety of substrates including paper, board, plastic, film, cellophane, laminate, metals etc.
Applications
The IGT Orange Proofer:
makes colour strips of offset inks with a known ink layer thickness- gives a high degree of simulation to on-press performance for print quality mottle and set-off
- is specifically designed for computerised colour measuring, spectrophotometers, colour matching systems and visual appraisal
- takes density measurements including establishing colour density tolerances and determination of coverage, wear resistance, scratch resistance, flexibility, adhesion and gloss, ink transfer (g/m2), light fastness and resistance to chemicals
- is used in the printing ink, paper and board, print, metal, plastics and packaging, resin, lacquer, coatings and raw materials industries
Features
Inking and printing on a single application- Reliable, repeatable and reproducible results
- Inking unit with two aluminium drums and top roller for conventional inks
- Complies with CE standards
Operation
The IGT Orange Proofer consists of an inking section and a printing unit. Ink is applied to the top roller of the inking section and distributed within 30 seconds. The printing disc is then positioned on the top roller and, after 15 seconds of inking-in, is placed on the printing shaft. The test material is attached to the substrate carrier and placed underneath the shaft of the printing disc. The print is made automatically after the printing force has been applied.
Technical data
| Inking section | Printing section |
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Range of discs available:
- for UV inks, disc with rubber or a rubber blanket
- for conventional inks, disc with coated rubber or a rubber blanket
Option
The IGT ink pipette is recommended for applying ink to the top roller. This significantly increases the accuracy of the ink application and the results of the tests. The IGT ink pipette HR is available for even greater accuracy.
Consumables