Running a large screen printing company with multiple screen printing machines may require a substantial amount of ink in stock. This may be a significant challenge to store such a massive amount of ink. Most large companies ensure a proper place before storing the ink in large quantities.
It is wise to think deeply about the storage of ink. If your storage system fails and breaks down, the ink, time, and money invested in your printing company will be wasted. To alleviate your worry, consider the following points.
Ink Storing Temperature
A proper temperature is required to store the screen printing ink. A temperature range of 65 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit is standard for storing ink for screen printing. Although heat cures the ink, it poses dangers when the heat is excessive. Sometimes, the ink forms a consistency and gelatinizes in the bucket, becoming too hot. On the other hand, when the temperature of the ink storage becomes very low, the water-based ink can lose its quality and freeze.
The temperature of the ink may change, for other reasons, although your storage is maintained at a temperature of 95 to 90 degrees. In the hot summer, the ink on your screen printing equipment’s upper level may spoil due to excessive heat. If you keep the water-based ink in the basement, it may freeze quickly in the winter season.
Keep Your Ink Safe from Sun Rays
You can’t ignore the effect of the sun’s rays on the ink. Though the ink can be cured partially by the sun’s rays, it can destroy your artwork and produce an odd texture. It would be helpful if you didn’t store the ink near the window, even though the temperature is controlled. Keep an eye on the sun’s rays and the amount of heat they generate in your storage.
You also keep your ink storage from the wall, as it may become too hot during the summer sun, especially in the afternoon sunlight. Avoid keeping the ink pots near the window after printing work, as sunlight can easily enter.
Don’t Keep Scoops or Stir Sticks in Buckets
When using ink in your screen printing machine, avoid keeping stir sticks or scoops in the ink pot to reuse the ink later. The wooden or cardboard scoops can affect the function of the ink and the texture if you store them with ink. Keeping stir sticks can disturb the plasticization of the ink and the plasticization ratio.
Contamination and Temperature Effect During Printing
It would be helpful if you were careful when using ink in the screen printing machine. Replace the lids on the bucket after applying the ink, as lint can enter the bucket.
Thus, the ink gets contaminated. If you keep your ink bucket near the flash cure unit and the conveyor dryer, the temperature will cause the ink to cure partially. On the other hand, a cold place can increase the viscosity of the ink. You can stir the ink to make it smooth before using it.
Finally, take care of your ink and store it properly. Check and recheck your ink storage condition. After using ink in your screen printing machine, you can preserve the extra ink to save some bucks.
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