UV cylinder bottle printer industry knowledge sharing
Working Principle and Technical Core
UV cylinder bottle printer adopts piezoelectric inkjet technology, through the piezoelectric crystal inside the printhead generates deformation under the action of voltage, precisely controlling the ink to spray out from the nozzle and form patterns on the surface of the cylinder bottle. Take the cosmetics industry as an example, to print delicate labels on perfume bottles, the nozzle can automatically adjust the ink jet volume and position according to the curvature and diameter of the bottle, realizing seamless 360° printing. Meanwhile, UV curing technology is another core. The moment the printing is completed, the ultraviolet light emitted by the LED cold light source quickly irradiates the ink, so that the photosensitive curing agent in the ink triggers a polymerization reaction to achieve instantaneous curing of the ink, to ensure that the pattern is brightly colored, long-lasting and wear-resistant, which greatly improves production efficiency.
Types of equipment and applicable scenarios
From the printing size, there are desktop small printers for small perfume bottles and oral liquid bottles, which occupy a small area and are easy to operate, and are suitable for small studios or small batch customization needs; there are also large industrial-grade devices that can print large-size beer bottles and industrial cylindrical containers, which can satisfy the high-efficiency needs of large-scale production enterprises. According to the function, the ordinary type can realize the regular color pattern printing; with white ink, varnish printing function of the model is more advantageous, white ink can be in the transparent or dark bottle base, enhance the color contrast, varnish can give the bottle body gloss or frosted and other special texture, such as in the high-end bottles to create a vintage, luxury effect.
Advantages
High Precision and Personalization
UV cylinder bottle printers are capable of high-resolution printing, with resolutions up to 1440dpi and higher, and patterns with clear edges and natural color transitions. Both delicate floral textures and complex brand logos can be perfectly rendered. At the same time, it supports “one piece of printing”, enterprises can adjust the design at any time according to customer demand, rapid output of customized products, to meet the current market's pursuit of personalized packaging, such as customized souvenir bottles with personal photos or special blessings.
Wide range of material adaptability
It can work on cylindrical bottles made of glass, metal, plastic, ceramic and other materials. Printing on glass wine bottles shows crystal clear texture; printing on metal beverage cans highlights the fashionable and modern sense; making clear markings on plastic medicine bottles meets the needs of different industries.
Environmentally friendly
Adopting UV curing ink, no volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions, in line with environmental standards, reduce the health hazards of operators and environmental pollution, in line with the current green production concept.
Maintenance
Printhead Maintenance
The printhead is the core component of the equipment. At the end of each day's work, it needs to be cleaned with a special cleaning solution to remove residual ink and prevent clogging. When not in use for a long time, the printhead should be sealed and moisturized to ensure that the printhead is always in good working condition.
Ink management
Select equipment to match the quality of ink, regularly check the ink balance and quality, avoid using expired or deteriorated ink, in order to prevent the impact of printing results and equipment life.
Maintenance of mechanical parts
Regularly lubricate the guide rails, screws and other mechanical parts to reduce wear and tear; check the belt tightness to ensure that the printing process is smooth and stable.