PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Inker Head vs. Cuda
PROJECT DETAILS:
Project: Inker Head
CATEGORY:
Industrial Printing Inker Heads
Inker heads are precision components used in industrial printing operations, particularly in the metal packaging sector where high-speed presses apply ink to cans, lids, and sheet metal at production speed. Over the course of a print run, ink residue builds up on the heads, clogging nozzles and degrading print quality. When print quality drops, the heads need to come off the press for cleaning — and speed matters, because every minute of downtime is lost production.
In this project, Calumet Chicago demonstrated the cleaning of an inker head using a Cuda aqueous parts washer. The head was loaded into the wash chamber, and the hot-water spray system went to work dissolving dried ink, adhesive residue, and lubricant buildup. The result was a fully cleaned inker head returned to service-ready condition without the use of harsh solvents or manual scrubbing.
Solvent-based ink removal has long been the industry standard, but it introduces hazardous fumes, flammability risk, and disposal costs that add up quickly in a production environment. Aqueous cleaning eliminates those issues. The Cuda’s biodegradable detergent is formulated to cut through ink and adhesive compounds while remaining safe for the operator and the environment.
For metal packaging plants running multiple presses, the ability to clean inker heads quickly and safely translates directly to improved uptime and lower operating costs. Calumet Chicago works with metal packaging operations throughout the Midwest, providing Cuda parts washers sized to handle everything from individual inker heads to large press components. Contact us to schedule an on-site demo with your actual production parts.
