The Heart of Pad Printing: Inkcup and Sealed Systems
Innovation and Precision in Every Picking
The sealed inkwell system (Inkcup) has revolutionized the world of pad printing, guaranteeing standards of cleanliness and chromatic consistency unthinkable with the old open ink well systems. At eTampo, we don’t just deal with spare parts: we offer the maximum technological evolution of this essential component.
The sealed inkwell is not just an ink container, but the meeting point between mechanical pressure, airtightness and scraping precision.
Why choose our Inkcup systems?
Ink stability: Thanks to the hermetic seal, the evaporation of solvents is reduced to a minimum. This keeps ink viscosity consistent throughout the shift, eliminating the need for frequent additions and ensuring consistent colors from the first to the last print.
High Performance Scraping Rings: We supply inkwells equipped with zirconia ceramic or carbide rings ground with centesimal precision. This ensures perfect plate scraping, extending its service life and reducing waste.
Sustainability and Cleanliness: Fewer solvents in the air means a healthier working environment and a drastic reduction in ink waste. Color change becomes a quick and clean operation.
Universal Compatibility: Our solutions are designed to adapt to the main market standards, ensuring seamless integration with your existing pad printing machines.
Technical Expertise at Your Service
Choosing an Inkcup on eTampo means relying on those who deeply know every dynamic between pad, cliché and ink. Our selection is the result of decades of direct experience in the field, aimed at optimizing your production processes and reducing machine downtime.
Expert tip: The service life of the inkwell ring depends on the perfect flatness of the plate and the correct operating pressure. A quality Inkcup system is the quickest investment to improve the definition of your logos.
Technical features Sealed inkcups
This table summarizes the standard configurations available to optimize the scraping process and ink handling.
Inkwell Diameter (mm) Ring Material Recommended Application
Ø 60 mm Ceramic / Carbide Small logistics, electronic components, small parts.
Ø 90 mm Zirconia Ceramic Universal standard for gadgets, automotive and medical.
Ø 130 mm Ceramic / Carbide Large printing areas, panels appliances.
Ø 160 mm Special Carbide Extra-large high-precision prints.
Scraping Materials Specifications
To ensure maximum durability of your plates, we offer two different types of rings:
Ceramic (Zirconia) Rings:
Advantages: Very high wear resistance, self-lubricating surface, ideal for thin steel and polymer plates.
Use: High-volume productions where scraping consistency is critical.
Carbide (tungsten) rings:
Advantages: Extreme cutting precision, ideal for thick chrome steel plates.
Use: Heavy industrial processing and printing with particularly abrasive inks.
Why is pinpoint accuracy critical?
An eTampo inkwell is designed to maintain uniform pressure over the entire surface of the plate. This avoids shadowing and ensures that the pad only picks up the necessary amount of ink contained in the engraving.
Maintenance tip: To prolong the life of the ring, always ensure that the plate surface is free of deep scratches and that the inkwell is thoroughly cleaned with suitable solvents after each production run.