How AUTO Instruments’ Electromagnetic Flow Meters Help a Local Printing Factory Optimize Ink Flow Control?
In a large printing factory in Shandong, ink and solvent need to be continuously delivered accurately to various printing machines on the production line. Previously, they used traditional mechanical flow meters to monitor the ink flow. However, due to the high viscosity of the ink and the presence of fine particles, the measurement accuracy and stability of traditional flow meters were very poor, often leading to errors. This resulted in unstable ink supply, which in turn affected the production quality.
Moreover, the maintenance and cleaning costs of traditional flow meters were also high. Whenever a failure occurred, the production line had to stop, causing delays and economic losses. The plant manager began to realize that the flow meter issue had become a production bottleneck and that a high-precision, low-maintenance alternative had to be found.
At a technical exchange meeting, the company's technical staff learned about AUTO Instruments' water flow meter electromagnetic. This device has no moving parts, adopts a non-contact principle, and can precisely measure high-viscosity or particle-containing fluids. The company decided to contact AUTO to see if a customized solution could be developed for them.
Solution: Precise Application of Electromagnetic Flow Meters
AUTO's technical team conducted a detailed investigation into the printing factory's production process and learned that the ink used in the factory was of high viscosity and sometimes contained solid particles (such as pigment particles). Therefore, they recommended the use of AUTO's em flow meter, which employs electromagnetic induction technology, making it suitable for measuring a variety of viscous fluids and fluids containing solid particles. Additionally, it is not affected by changes in fluid composition, temperature, or pressure.
The high precision and stability of the water flow meter electromagnetic allowed for accurate control of the ink flow, ensuring stable ink supply and quality during the production process.
Implementation and Results
After installation, the electromagnetic flow meters were immediately put into use, continuously monitoring the ink flow and feeding the data back into the factory's automation control system. Through data analysis, the production team could accurately control the amount of ink required by each printing machine, preventing issues of ink over-supply or under-supply, which could lead to printing defects.
Since the implementation of the electromagnetic flow meters, the production process in the printing factory has become more stable and efficient. The precise ink flow control has significantly improved the efficiency of the production line. Previously, due to flow meter errors, ink supply shortages or surpluses would often occur, leading to downtime and waste. These issues have almost disappeared, and the rejection rate has significantly decreased.
At the same time, the high stability and low maintenance requirements of the electromagnetic flow meters have reduced the failure rate and maintenance costs of the equipment. The plant manager happily remarked, “AUTO Instruments’ types of electromagnetic flow meter not only solved our ink flow control problems but also reduced downtime and maintenance costs. Production has become more efficient, and quality has been ensured.”
Conclusion
Through AUTO Instruments’ electromagnetic flow meters, the printing factory successfully solved the problem of unstable ink flow control, improving both production efficiency and product quality. With its outstanding technology and customized solutions, AUTO Instruments has earned the high trust of the customer and brought accurate and efficient flow measurement technology to more industries.