Ink Knowledge Exclusive visit: Visit modern ink production plant!

Ink is a common material in our daily life, it is widely used in printing, illustration, painting and many other fields. However, for the average person, the ink manufacturing process is often an uncharted territory. In order to better understand the ink production process, I had the opportunity to visit a modern ink production factory. Here are some of the important links I visited and a detailed understanding of the ink manufacturing process.

We first came to the raw material warehouse of this factory. The main raw materials of ink are divided into pigments, resins and solvents. Pigments are the source of ink color and are usually composed of natural minerals and chemical compounds. Resins are inks that bind pigments together and bind to the surface of the material being printed. Solvents are used to dilute pigments and resins to achieve proper fluidity and viscosity. The factory uses a strict quality control system to ensure that the quality of raw materials is stable and consistent.

Next, we went to the ink production workshop. The production shop has a wide variety of equipment and machines for mixing, grinding and filtering inks. First, according to a specific formula, the staff adds the exact ratio of pigments, resins and solvents to a large container. They are then thoroughly mixed together using a blender, ensuring that each pigment particle is evenly dispersed in the resin and solvent. After mixing is complete, the ink goes into the grinder for grinding to ensure the fineness and evenness of the pigment. The grinder grinds the pigment into a uniform paste by spinning spherical or cylindrical particles at high speed. Finally, the ink is passed through a filtration device to remove impurities and particles, ensuring the final ink quality.

After understanding the basic production process of ink, we visited the quality inspection laboratory of this factory. The laboratory has a wide range of instruments and equipment for the physical, chemical and color testing of inks. These tests ensure that the inks meet international standards and customer requirements. For example, physical tests can measure ink viscosity, fluidity, and drying time; Chemical tests can measure the volatility, wear resistance and scratch resistance of the ink; Color testing can determine the color, brightness and color difference of the ink. Only through strict quality inspection, ink can be identified as qualified products, can be put into use.

Finally, we came to the ink packaging and storage area. Here the ink is filled into a variety of different containers, such as plastic buckets, metal buckets or plastic bags. Each container is labeled with information about the ink, such as color code, date of production, and lot number. This helps with ink traceability and management. In addition, the factory has strict storage rules to ensure that the ink is not damaged during storage and transportation.

By visiting this ink production factory, I gained a deeper understanding of the ink manufacturing process. It is understood that the manufacture of ink not only requires accurate raw material ratio and mixing, but also requires strict quality inspection and good storage conditions. The rigor and excellence of these links lay the foundation for high-quality ink production.

Ink is a complex and fine process, and its manufacturing process requires the close cooperation and coordination of all links in the factory. Only in this way can we use high-quality ink products. The experience of visiting this modern ink production factory made me feel the rigor and meticulousness of the ink manufacturing industry, and also made me cherish the ink products that I usually use.