CMYK Distributors (Weymouth, MA) has added the Ink Can Dispenser by Sajo Technologies (Candiac, Quebec) to its product offerings. “Our unique, proprietary product is a press-frame-mounted dispenser that allows printers to automatically pump ink into the ink fountain using its existing ink cans. It’s the only technology of its kind in the world,” said John Soppit, owner and President of Sajo Technologies. “Users can pump UV or conventional ink from their existing 2.5 kg or 5 kg plastic or metal ink cans directly into the ink fountain while maintaining an even and accurate ink distribution. Through the use of a stainless steel manifold over the fountain and an ultrasonic sensor, the ink level in the fountain is controlled to within .375 of an inch.”
The Ink Can Dispenser mounts directly and easily to the press frame, sitting on top of the unit or attached to the side of the frame. It includes a follower plate that can handle either straight or tapered wall cans. The EPDM seal wipes the side walls clean as it lowers, leaving less than 1% ink waste.
“CMYK Distributors is North America’s leading distributor of solutions that bring automation and waste reduction technology to the commercial printing and packaging industries,” said Mark Williams, CMYK Distributors’ Director of Sales. “The Ink Can Dispenser is a perfect enhancement to our product offerings. This innovative, unparalleled solution significantly reduces ink waste. We’re confident that the Ink Can Dispenser will quickly become an indispensable solution for any printing company looking to cut costs, increase environmental sustainability and enhance efficiencies.”
The company added that colour changes, whether UV to conventional or between units, can be simple and fast by easily moving the wet end component assembly (follower plate, hose and tube) through the use of a quick-release pin and air hose. Once removed, the assembly can be transferred freely. With the follower plate in position, the wet end assembly seals the ink from the elements allowing the ink can to remain in the dispenser indefinitely. As the ink is consumed, an indicator light shows full, low, or empty can status at all times – minimizing the risk of a fountain running dry.
Features and benefits include:
- Handles 2.5 kg or 5 kg UV or conventional ink cans
- Uses existing metal or plastic, tapered or straight-walled cans
- Mounts on top or side of press frame
- One inch stainless manifold with even flow nozzles to control ink flow
- Wet end assembly removes with quick release pin
- Adjustable ultrasonic sensor controls ink height to approximately .375 of an inch
- Wet end assembly can be easily interchanged between printing units
- Quick changes from UV to conventional ink
- Full, low, and empty status alarm lights
- Small footprint (9.5” x 10”)
- Sliding door minimizes frame usage
- Lightweight aluminum construction
- Painted to match press colour
- Super flex EPDM hose allows for several installation options
- Made-to-measure mounting brackets for manifold
Candiac-Quebec-based Sajo Technologies was established in 1991 and is a manufacturer of Ink Levellers, Ink Agitators and Ink Fountain Liners as well as Ink Dosing equipment. Its U.S. storage and distribution facility is located in Champlain, New York. CMYK Distributors is a leading distributor and installer of graphics and printing products that facilitate automation and waste reduction while conserving environmental resources. It’s the exclusive distributor of Digital Information products in North America (including the InkZone line), and exclusive U.S. distributor of Filter Klear Fountain Filtration Systems by CECO Environmental.