DUO#ColorControl® Viskositätskontrolle – Inline-Überwachung für stabile Farbprozesse

Continuous inline viscosity measurement without bypass or maintenance effort – ensuring reproducible print quality and reduced manual intervention.

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Why Is Viscosity Monitoring Critical?

The viscosity of water-based printing inks is a key indicator of ink condition during ongoing production. Even minor deviations directly affect ink transfer, print density and overall process stability.
Without continuous monitoring, changes are often detected only after print defects or production interruptions occur. As a result, corrective action becomes reactive rather than preventive.
Precise inline viscosity measurement enables early detection of process deviations and provides the foundation for stable, reproducible printing conditions. Especially during long production runs and high-speed printing, maintaining consistent viscosity is essential for reliable color results and minimized waste.

Functional Principle of DUO#ColorControl® Viscosity Control

DUO#ColorControl® Viscosity Control operates with an intelligent inline sensor integrated directly into the ink circulation system. Separate sampling or bypass systems are not required.
The compact multi-range sensor continuously measures the viscosity of the circulating ink and provides real-time data for process monitoring. Direct inline measurement eliminates time delays and measurement inaccuracies associated with external sampling systems.
Because the sensor operates without moving parts and without mechanical seals, the system is virtually maintenance-free. Its robust design allows use even in demanding industrial environments, including potentially explosive areas (EX-rated configurations available).

Functional principle of Viscosity Control — Functional principle of automated viscosity control: Sensor-based monitoring for consistent ink density.

Inline Viscosity Sensor Installation — Practical Integration: Compact inline sensor installed in the ink circuit for real-time data transmission.

Benefits of DUO#ColorControl® Viscosity Control

Continuous real-time inline measurement
No bypass and no sampling required
No moving parts within the sensor
Virtually maintenance-free operation
High measurement stability during continuous use
Suitable for potentially explosive environments
Easy integration into existing ink circulation systems

Permanent process monitoring enables early detection of deviations and reduces unplanned interventions in the printing process.

DUO#ColorControl® Viscosity Control Typical Applications

DUO#ColorControl® Viscosity Control is used wherever water-based inks must be continuously monitored and stabilized.

Flexographic printing on corrugated board
Post-print applications
Long CMYK production runs
High-speed printing lines
Automated color management systems

Especially in long-running production environments, inline viscosity measurement significantly improves process stability and consistency.

DUO#ColorControl® Viscosity Control Typical System Parameters

DUO#ColorControl® Viscosity Control is designed for direct integration into industrial ink circulation systems.

Typical system parameters:

Measurement principle: inline multi-range sensor
Installation: directly in the ink circulation system
Bypass: not required
Moving parts: none
Mechanical seals: none
Maintenance effort: minimal
EX suitability: available
Design: compact

Additional customized configurations are available upon request.

Standalone Module or Complete Color Management?

Viscosity Control can be used as an independent monitoring module. However, for fully automatic ink stabilization, it is recommended to combine it with ink cooling and dosing modules within the complete DUO#ColorControl® system.