Automated multi-purpose printability tester dedicated to the Heliotest with a single printing shaft and doctoring system.
This unit is standard delivered with a camera and Heliotest analysis system as well as the complete test set to perform the Heliotest.
DESCRIPTION
Automated multi-purpose printability tester dedicated to the Heliotest with a single printing shaft and doctoring system.
This unit is standard delivered with a camera and Heliotest analysis system as well as the complete test set to perform the Heliotest.
The Amsterdam range of Printability testers are equipped with or without integrated, camera based, analysis systems. The total range of Amsterdam’s consist of devices with one to six printing shafts for maximum flexibility of test methods.
The Amsterdam H is especially developed for the Heliotest and QC purposes. The unit is standard equipped with the integrated camera-based analysis system. Besides the Heliotest, the Amsterdam H can also perform a limited number of other test methods.
The Amsterdam H is capable to perform all tests of a Global Standard Tester 3-H, including combinations of constant and increasing speed in one test method.
The range of IGT Amsterdam:
1 to 6 printing shafts, each can be equipped with a drive for printing in register if needed
Small interval times, up from 0,02 s
Small or large number of test methods
Easy to operate
With or without integrated camera-based analysis system
Optional in-line analysis software for pick test, if camera is applied
Export of scanned images and results if camera and analysis software are applied
FEATURES
Single printing shaft, constant speed, accellerating speed, combinations of both speed profiles in one test method, interval on multi-revolution prints, camera for image recording, optional analysis of pick ISO 3783, Heliotest, mottling, print penetration, IGT roughness and hydro-expansivity, doctoring station for gravure printing, user programmable, recording of test data and settings, export of data on USB stick.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Weight
110 kg
Dimensions
80 × 60 × 100 cm
Analysis options
Heliotest, Hydro-expansivity, IGT Roughness, Pick ISO 3783, Print penetration, Yes
Camera
Yes
Nr. of doctoring systems
1
Nr. of printing shafts
1
Weight
110 kg
Dimensions (d x w x h) cm
59 x 50 x 64
Conformance with standards
ASTM 7680, ISO 2834, ISO 2836, ISO 2846, ISO 3783-2006, NEN 1836, NEN 1839
Speed range and modes
Accelerating end speed: 0.1-4.0 m/s in steps of 0.1 m/s, Constant speed: 0.1-4.0 m/s in steps of 0.1 m/s
Forces
100-1000 N in steps of 1 N
Substrate requirements
Flexible substrates
Interval time and number
1-600 s in steps of 1 s
Shaft positioning
Automatically, Programmable
Lifting system
Automatically
Print length and width (mm)
10-550 length (sector dependent) depends on printing form and test method, 5-50 mm wide
Printing discs
Aluminium, Discs for specific test, Gravure, Heliotest, Rubber, Rubber Blanket
Sector positioning
Automatically, Programmable
Sector type and options
180° sector with clamps, 360° sector without clamps with different coverages
Doctoring system
Standard at print shaft 1
Dispensing system
If necessary this will be delivered in accessories set
Pre-programmed tests
custom made tests on request, Density Colour and transparency, Gravure, Heliotest, Hydroexpansivity, IGT Roughness, Pick, Print penetration, Toner adhesion
Interfaces
USB Portal
Software updates
Via USB
Data export options
Recording and export of images, settings and analysis results via USB
Additional items
408.000.200 IGT Ink Pipette 0.01 ml resolution, 408.000.400 IGT Ink Pipette 0.001 ml resolution, 441.000 Pick Start Viewer PSV, 466.000.000 High Speed Inking Unit 4
Accessories
Different printing discs for several applications, Gravure set, Heliotest set, Hydro-expansivity set, Intaglio inking set, Loose and weakly bound particles set (Fluff), Picktest set, Westvaco Pick test set
Inks or liquids
Density test ink, Penetration liquid, Roughness liquid, Set-off ink, Intaglio ink, Pick test ink, Pick test oil
Maintenance
– Yearly., Information can be obtained from your supplier or the local agent., The annual maintenance and calibration of the tester can be carried out by IGT Testing Systems or companies authorized by IGT Testing Systems.