Brookfield to Display AST-100 Ink Viscosity Controls at drupa

Brookfield will feature its AST-100 viscometer at drupa 2016.

Brookfield Ametek, a leader in viscosity measurement and control will display its AST-100 viscometer at drupa in Booth #A63 in Hall 12. Brookfield Ametek along with its German sales representative Agergaard, welcomes industry professionals to see how the AST-100 has provided new efficiencies and productivity to printing operations around the world, making a big impact on customer ROI.

The AST, a favorite instrument of global printing press manufacturers and large printers, provides stable repeatable viscosity and temperature readings. The AST features a no moving parts design, including a sensor that is unaffected by vibration or flow and ensures consistent readings in the most stressful environments. It also does not need any special insulation or installation precautions like other products. This allows printers to no longer have to worry about regular maintenance and ordering spare parts. With less downtime, it is easier to meet customers' deadlines.

Because the AST has a small footprint, is user-friendly and provides precise measurement in harsh conditions, press operators can measure from pump to press in real time, providing consistent accurate results. This precision allows users to lock in the correct settings to optimize run time productivity with the highest quality. With consistency from roll to roll, printing operations will experience ink savings and waste reduction making for a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly process. The most important results printers will see are on their over-all return on investment. By controlling consistency, a more accurate film can be laid down, reducing drying times and increasing print speeds. By increasing press runs from 300 meters per minute up to even 330 meters per minute, the improved productivity can translate into hundreds of thousands of dollars per year in new revenue. The return on investment on Brookfield Ametek’s AST-100 viscometer is expected in nine months. With faster speeds in press run productivity, printers can take on more projects and customers per year. With precise color consistency, major corporations can be assured of brand management.

The touch screen controls have also been specifically designed for the printing and coatings industry. Some of the features include real-time trending as well as ink and job memory, allowing users to save and recall their automatic viscosity settings. Brookfield Ametek’s AST 100 controls have the tightest correlation to efflux cups of any controller in the market.

Source: Brookfield Ametek.