SIMCO Industrial Static Control announces the release of a NEW static control system for silk screen printing. The new IONforce static control bar is a high efficiency static bar with an extended ionization range. The system is available with an optional air assist feature which enhances its extended range capability. The IONforce is designed to operate in either steady state or pulse DC mode.
The IONforce’s extended range capability is designed to address several areas in the silk screen printing process that can be affected by static charges.
- The sheet pile at the feeder can have a static charge which causes the sheet (substrate) to stick to the pile and misfeed.
- During the printing process, where the screen bed, screen mesh and squeegee interface, static charges can build up, especially on polyester material which is prone to high static charges. This charge can cause whiskering around the edges of the image.
- Once the squeegee has realized its printing stroke and the screen is lifted, the substrate may stick to the screen, causing smearing. The substrate may also stick electrostatically to the screen bed and cause misalignment.
- Poor print quality can be caused by the electrostatic attraction of airborne contaminates to a charged surface at any point during the silk screening process.
SIMCO’s IONforce bar produces positive and negative ions that neutralize static charges. It features a low profile with a height of just 1.13” and can easily be mounted on a screen print press. The patented bar is designed for easy installation and cleaning.
The IONforce is designed to be used with SIMCO’s PulseFlow® Controller (PFC). The PFC may be switched between pulse and steady state operating modes and provides independent control of positive and negative polarity.
For more information on the NEW IONforce and PFC static control system for silk screening applications, CLICK HERE or call Customer Service at 215-822-6401 or CLICK HERE to email Customer Service.
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