CUSTOMIZED PUMP SOLUTIONS FOR DOD AND CIJ PRINTING SYSTEMS
KNF gas and liquid pumps in action: digital inkjet printers Reliable ink transfer robust and MAINTENANCE-free KNF gas and liquid pumps are used in all areas of industrial inkjet printing, from printing equipment for largeformat banners to decorative printing on furniture and ceramics as well as printing systems for barcodes and packaging labels. Our custom-built solutions ensure a continuous transfer of ink and boast a reliable, durable and maintenance-free design. A valued solution partner KNF works alongside the world s leading inkjet printer manufacturers. Thanks to our extensive expertise acquired over many years and our close working relationship with developers and designers, we know exactly how vital maximum running times are to both you as a manufacturer and your customers. KNF gas and liquid pumps are the products of decades of engineering experience in diaphragm pump technology. Each of our solutions is tailored precisely to your printing equipment and process requirements. We grow with your business We have been involved in digital printing from the beginning, and so we know that some things just need time. And we are happy to invest this time to support you in the development of new printing systems. A single pump or serial production? Small or large production numbers? It makes no difference for us we produce and deliver an optimal solution. Thanks to the KNF modular system, every one of our pump series models can be quickly and inexpensively adapted to meet specific needs. We will be happy to support you throughout the specification process and provide advice drawn from our many years of practical experience. Global network As a technology leader in diaphragm pumps and systems, KNF provides its customers with a close-knit network of outstanding services and competent advisors. Highly skilled employees across a number of locations worldwide and efficient coordination ensure that our business operations run smoothly. KNF is by your side every step of the way from the development stage to the series production of your industrial digital printing systems. An ongoing commitment to quality, efficient processes and reliability are values that you can count on at KNF. KNF gas and liquid pumps are used in industrial digital printing equipment for: n Wide-format printing n Packaging printing n Decorative printing on ceramics, glass, wood, metal and plastic n Labelling, marking n Textile printing 2 3
CONFIGURED TO MEET DOD AND CIJ REQUIREMENTS Pinpoint precision From ink supply and degassing to the cleaning and purging of print heads, vacuum generation on the print heads for the meniscus effect and ink circulation, our customized, comprehensive solutions use gas and liquid pumps to perform all the processes needed to ensure the continuous transfer of ink. KNF s diaphragm pumps are tailored to all the specific requirements of both DOD and CIJ technology. like FFKM, PTFE, EPDM, FKM and others. KNF pumps are able to transfer all types of ink used in the printing industry, from water-based and pigment inks to solventbased and UV inks. What s more, even our pump name plates are solvent resistant. Fully adaptable KNF pumps are known for their outstanding flexibility. With their compact design, ability to be installed in any position and fully adjustable controls, all pump components can be adapted to meet the exact needs of your equipment. Flexible and efficient levels of performance The wide array of industrial inkjet printing solutions on the market cover an extensive range of sophisticated printing processes. The variety of options available in our modular system help you to stand out from the crowd and can be used to create a solution with a price/performance ratio tailored precisely to any set of requirements. Chemically resistant and robust When designing our gas and liquid pumps, we take the chemical composition of the ink, the pigment density and the use of solvents into account. To ensure that our solution fulfils your specifications, you can choose to have your wetted pump components produced from Perfectly airtight Leak-proof printer components are essential for longterm, fault-free operation. KNF liquid pumps feature an outstanding, tried-and-tested hermetically sealed pump head design and a large selection of hydraulic connection options, keeping them fully airtight at all times. Mechanical options Material options Pump head: PP, PPS, PVDF Circuit points and connections Valve/ Diaphragm: EPDM, FKM, FFKM, PTFE Motor options All common voltage configurations are available; explosion proof options (motor types: DC, DC-B, AC) 4 5
Gas and liquid pumps for the continuous transfer of ink Thanks to the KNF modular system, every one of our pump series models for transferring ink throughout the printing process can be quickly and inexpensively adapted to meet specific needs. The series models illustrated here represent a small selection of our range of products. Ink delivery direct transfer of ink to the print heads Type Maximum flow rate at (ml/min) Maximum suction head Maximum head FL 10 100 2 10 FF 12/20 230 3.5 30 NF 25 250 3 10 NF 60 600 3 10 NF 300 3,000 3 10 NF 600 6,000 3 10 FL 10 FF 12/20 NF 25 Ink delivery indirect transfer of ink by means of superposition Performance range of vacuum/ pumps NMP 850 4.5 230 1.5 NPK 04 3.3 300 1 NF 60 NF 300 NF 600 Print head cleaning supply of solvents to remove impurities and clogging for clean print heads Type Flow rate at (ml/min) Maximum suction head Maximum head FL 10 100 2 10 NF 10 100 3 10 NF 25 250 3 10 Performance range of the vacuum pump 3.1 240 1.4 FL 10 NF 10 Purging rinsing of print heads for guaranteed print quality Type Flow rate at (ml/min) Maximum head FMM 20 30 10 NF 30.27 300 10 Performance range of pumps Type Flow rate at (l/min) Maximum (bar g) NPK 03 3.0 5.5 3.1 1.4 NMP 850 4.5 1.5 FMM 20 NF 30.27 NF 25 NPK 03 NMP 850 Vacuum generation on the print heads for the meniscus effect NMP 850 NPK 04 Degassing for the reliable removal of dissolved gas from the ink and feed line Performance range of vacuum pumps.3 3.1 70 1.4 NMP 850.3 4 45 1.5 N 84.3 5 7 0.3 N 85.3 5,5 25 0.3 N 816 16 100 0.5.3 NMP 850.3 N 84.3 N 85.3 N 816 Performance range of vacuum/ pumps Pressure (bar) NMP 03 0.33 663 0.37 NMS 010 0.75 600 0.2 3.1 240 1.4 NMP 03 NMS 010 Ink circulation to maintain the color intensity Type Maximum flow rate at (ml/min) Maximum suction head Maximum head NFB 5 2 x 5 50 3 10 NFB 25 2 x 50 300 3 10 NFB 60 2 x 600 3 10 NF 60 600 3 10 NF 100 1,200 3 10 NFB 100 2 x 1,300 3 10 NFB 5 NFB 25 NFB 60 NF 60 NF 100 NFB 100 6 7
Your local partner around the world KNF SALES ORGANIZATION Australia KNF Regional Office India KNF Pumps + Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd. Singapore KNF Regional Office Moreland West VIC 3055 Hinjewadi Pune 411 057 Tel. +65 9722 1994 Tel. +61 3 9386 4959 Tel. +91 20 640 13 923 info@knf.com.sg info@knf.com.au info@knfpumps.in www.knf.com.sg www.knf.com.au www.knfpumps.in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway Benelux Netherlands KNF Verder B.V. Italy KNF Italia S.r.l. KNF Neuberger AB 3451 GG Vleuten 20063 Cernusco s. Naviglio (MI) 117 43 Stockholm Tel. +31 30 677 92 40 Tel. +39 02 929 04 91 Tel. +46 8 744 51 13 info@knf-verder.nl info@knf.it info@knf.se www.knf-verder.nl www.knf.it www.knf.se Benelux Belgium and Luxemburg Japan KNF Japan Co. Ltd. Switzerland KNF Neuberger AG KNF Verder N.V. Tokyo 104-0033 8362 Balterswil 2630 Aartselaar Tel. +81 3 3551 7931 Tel. +41 71 973 99 30 Tel. +32 3 871 96 24 info@knf.co.jp knf@knf.ch info@knf.be www.knf.co.jp www.knf.ch www.knf.be Korea KNF Neuberger Ltd. UK, Ireland KNF Neuberger U.K., Ltd. China KNF Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Shanghai 201203 Tel. +86 21 5109 9695 info@knf.com.cn www.knf.com.cn France KNF Neuberger SAS 68128 Village-Neuf Tel. +33 389 70 35 00 info@knf.fr www.knf.fr Germany KNF Neuberger GmbH 79112 Freiburg Tel. +49 7664 5909 0 info@knf.de www.knf.de KNF PRODUCT CENTERS Gas Pumps KNF Neuberger GmbH DE-79112 Freiburg info@knf.de www.knf.de 135-502 Seoul Tel. +82 2 959 0255 knf@knfkorea.com www.knfkorea.com Latin America KNF Regional Office Tel. +1 609 649 1010 gb@knf.com www.knf.com/es Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria KNF Neuberger SAS 68128 Village-Neuf Tel. +33 389 70 35 00 info@knf.fr www.knf.fr Micro Gas Pumps KNF Micro AG CH-6260 Reiden info@knf-micro.ch www.knf-micro.ch Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 4FA Tel. +44 1993 77 83 73 info@knf.co.uk www.knf.co.uk USA, Canada KNF Neuberger, Inc. Trenton, NJ 08691-1810 Tel. +1 609 890 8600 knfusa@knf.com www.knfusa.com Liquid Pumps KNF Flodos AG CH-6210 Sursee info@knf-flodos.ch www.knf-flodos.ch KNF reserves the right to make technical changes without notice. KNF 10/2017. Printed in Germany.