What is new?

IGT continuously strives to come up with new products, product improvements, new applications and methods through its own development department and co-operation with other companies and institutes.

IGT Tack Tester

AIC2-5T2000

DOMAS

IGT F1-UV

Range of testers added

Training

Trade Shows

Preventive maintenance

 

IGT TACK TESTER

After a long and very extensive test and trail period IGT introduces a complete new device to measure the internal tack of inks and other pasty liquids according to ISO 12634. The device is available in different versions and with different options. Standard it is supplied with a roller set for conventional drying inks. The device is the ideal replacement for all older tack measurement devices in the field because of its compatibility, easy cleaning, very easy operation, very easy calibration but most of all because of the very high repeatability, accuracy and long term stability.

Because of the enclosed roller system there is no more pollution around the instrument and no suction chamber is required. An additional advantage is that the roller temperature and thus the tack is no more dependent on the air currents in the lab. Consult the specification sheet or IGT for more details, price and delivery time for this tester.

 

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AIC2-5T2000

The well-known AIC2-5 got a complete new engine! Not only did it get a face-lift but all electronics have been replaced by modern digital controls, digital read-out and push-button operation and presetting. An additional major improvement is the single-phase 115/230V operation.

Also the printing disc holders have been changed, they are now compatible to most of the Global Standard Tester discs with their advantages of better alignment to the middle of the sector, light weight and force independent alignment of the print.

Additional there have been made some changes in the accessories to make these more user friendly in mounting and use.

Heliotest:

No more template required to position the doctor blade holder shaft (for old and for new AIC2-5 versions)

Heliotest disc prints in the middle of the sector for easier positioning of the sample

Gravure:

Based on the Heliotest adapter now the print is made using a gravure disc instead of the old gravure plates, which have to be mounted on the sector.

A large range of printing formes is available.

Very easy to clean the disc and the doctor blade.

The doctor blade is self-adjusting, so no more long lasting procedure to position the blade on the sector.

 

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DOMAS

Currently we are in the process of integrating the DOMAS, Digital Optical Measurement and Analysis System, developed by PTS, Papier Technische Stiftung, from Germany into our range of products. DOMAS is a range of software modules to measure and analyse different paper properties. The focus will be for the moment the Mottling Analysis module and the Heliotest and Missing Dots Modules. All other modules are also available through IGT.

PTS-DOMAS is an advanced modular image analysis system. It is based on standard hardware and software components including personal computers, WINDOWS TM and OPTIMASTM/OPTIMATETM that are supplemented by dedicated modules for paper industry applications. The available modules enable automatic and flexible analyses of:

 

  • Paper Structures for visualization and quantification of wire/felt marks

  • Sheet Formation for speedy and reliable formation testing

  • Dirt Specks Dirt speck analysis in pulps and papers

  • Print Unevenness for print uniformity assessments of solid areas

  • Missing Dots enables missing dot analysis for gravure printability assessments

  • Stickies determines the stickies load in recovered papers and recycled pulps

  • Blackening identifies blackening effects in graphic papers

  • Whicking and Bleeding measures the wicking and bleeding behaviour of paper and inks

  • Z-Distribution of Filler measures the filler distribution across the paper cross-section

 

To download the PDF datasheet click on the desired application.

All DOMAS modules are started from a simple start dialog box where all relevant parameters may be defined as required. The settings may be saved and reloaded. Just click on the start button to trigger the analysis. The analytical results are recorded and visualized in an EXCEL TM spreadsheet for further processing. If you use the DOMAS System in the Laboratory Mode, no special operator training is needed. This mode is intended for routine analyses. Just select the desired module and the set of parameters for the applied image source (e.g. scanner, video camera) and for the analysis. Then start the analysis. When shifting to the Administrator Mode, you may optionally combine the modules in the laboratory account to meet the particular needs of your company.

 

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IGT F1-UV
New developments for the ink industry. IGT developed an on-line UV drying system on the F1 Flexo tester. In this system the UV source is situated such that curing occurs almost instantly after printing. In this way no loss of gloss appears.

The main features of this system are: exchangeable light source, low ozone or no ozone versions, high curing power in combination with fast response and low temperature increase, internal ventilation with very low noise. The system is fully CE compliant.

 

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Range of IGT EMUS testers added
Both IGT Testing Systems and IGT EMUS have a long experience in the field of test equipment for the paper market. Since December 2003 we cooperate on development and marketing. As a result of this IGT Testing Systems can offer a full range of high quality products like Cobb testers, the Variotester and the Sizing tester PLG. check the specifications for details of these products.
 

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TRAINING

IGT offers the possibility of hands-on training for users of the IGT testers. This can be arranged on individual base, dedicated to the needs and problems of each single user or during the trainings seminars organised four times per year in Amsterdam and Arlington Heights or on location if there is sufficient demand. Please contact our sales department for details on subjects and exact dates and times of these training sessions.

 

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Trade Shows

DRUPA has finished, we where glad to meet many of our existing customers again to whom we could introduce our new testers. We also met a large number of new potential customers showing a good interest in our product range

As usual IGT is also this season present at a wide range of trade shows and conferences. Check HERE to find out on which shows you can find us or our representatives and for details on dates and times.

 

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Preventive maintenance

IGT Testing Systems can provide preventive maintenance and calibration services for all testers in the field. This can be done in Amsterdam by our team of engineers or on site by our IGT Field Service Representative. Check on our representative list if calibration services are available through your local IGT representative. Contact our sales department for information on yearly or bi-yearly on-site preventive maintenance schedules by our field service representative. IGT also organises in co-operation with its representatives, at regular intervals, service tours in different parts of the world where a list of users is visited. Contact our sales desk for information on dates and regions.

 

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