Xaar’s innovative new Sure Flow technology allows users to clear and prevent nozzle blockages without the need to remove the printhead.
“Sure Flow is a new ultrasonic self-cleaning mode designed to help users keep their print at its very best – and without the need to remove the printhead at any stage during the process,” said the Cambridge, UK-based manufacturer.
“With Xaar’s TF Technology ink recirculation, a regularly maintained printhead is extremely unlikely to block. However, external factors and challenging applications can create exceptionally harsh operational environments for inkjet printing.
“Sure Flow enables users to clear and prevent nozzle blockages without the need to remove the printhead, maximizing operational print time for optimum productivity. Enabled by software, users simply activate the mode as required by adjusting the settings and loading a command file. This drives each channel to work at maximum power and frequency to create ultrasonic waves that produce controlled vibrations of the channel walls without pausing production or the need to remove the printhead.”
Graham Tweedale, GM of Xaar’s printhead business, added: “By minimizing downtime and maintenance, Sure Flow can provide users with unrivalled reliability and enhanced productivity across the Xaar recirculating printhead range.”
Xaar worked in collaboration with a number of customers and Sure Flow has already been tested in real-world operations worldwide. To date, feedback has been “extremely positive,” and all Xaar recirculating printhead users are invited to contact their representative or use the Xaar Community to gain access to the new Sure Flow mode.
