Achieve perfect ink consistency every time with the Swiss-engineered VISCOMATIC™ Ink Viscosity Control System by microPrint.

Maintaining the correct viscosity of pad printing ink is critical for achieving flawless and consistent results. The VISCOMATIC™ offers an automated solution to ensure your ink viscosity remains within the optimal range throughout your production shift, eliminating the need for manual adjustments.

With traditional ink cup systems lacking viscosity control, operators must stop production every 30–40 minutes to manually dilute the ink, leading to unnecessary downtime and inconsistent results. Improperly mixed inks—whether too thick or too thin—are a common cause of printing defects, frustrating operators and compromising product quality. The VISCOMATIC™ solves this problem by automating ink viscosity adjustments, ensuring every batch is perfectly balanced for consistent, high-quality prints.

Unlike standard closed ink cups, which reduce but do not eliminate the challenges of viscosity fluctuations, the VISCOMATIC™ takes pad printing to the next level. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the process, one thing remains clear: the “magic” of pad printing relies on ink being mixed just right. With VISCOMATIC™, downtime is minimized, operator frustration is eliminated, and precision printing is guaranteed.

The VISCOMATIC™ Ink Viscosity Control System revolutionizes the pad printing process by automatically monitoring and maintaining the optimal viscosity of your ink—no operator intervention required. With its intuitive touchscreen display, the system provides real-time viscosity values, allowing easy adjustments when necessary. For detailed insights, the VISCOMATIC™ also features a bar chart view of the viscosity curve, enabling operators to quickly identify and address pressure disturbances or other inconsistencies.

Designed for precision and efficiency, the VISCOMATIC™ ensures consistent ink quality, minimizes downtime, and enhances overall production reliability. This cutting-edge system eliminates guesswork, delivering flawless printing results with every run.

Here's how the microPrint VISCOMATIC™ works. This fully integrated ink viscosity control system will constantly monitor and automatically adjust the inks viscosity throughout the production run. Inside the cup, there is a direct driven propeller that constantly mixes the ink. This is done with an ingenious & simple to maintain motor driven system that gives constant viscosity data (feedback) to the on-board PLC.

1. The VISCOMATIC™ Ink Viscosity Control System doubles the pot life of your pad printing inks by continuously stirring and maintaining consistent viscosity. This innovation extends the pot life from 4–6 hours to an impressive 8–12 hours, significantly improving efficiency and reducing waste.
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   Certain inks, such as metallic pigments like gold and silver, are prone to separation and settling within the ink cup. The VISCOMATIC™ eliminates this issue, ensuring pigments remain evenly dispersed throughout the entire production shift. This guarantees consistently mixed inks and flawless prints, no matter the ink type or duration of the run.