49 November / December 2024 - Issue 351 email: news@printmonthly.co.uk One of several unsung heroes within the print room, a humidification solution can be critically important for many print service providers (PSPs). Without this technology in place, print rooms would not only be a rather unpleasant place to work, but could also hinder the performance of machinery and negatively impact the quality of the final printed product. The good news for PSPs is that there are plenty of solutions on the market to help them to improve their operating environment. For those print companies that already have some form of system already in place, it may be time to consider upgrading this to get the most out of your machinery. Print Monthly catches up with several solutions providers in the humidification market to find out more about the latest technologies available to print companies and how investing in new systems could help improve both performance and output. Long-Term Cost Savings First up to offer advice and guidance is Dristeem. Stephen Finkel, Western European regional sales manager at the company, says maintaining optimal humidity levels is crucial in the printing industry to ensure high-quality output and operational efficiency. “Relative humidity levels (RH) directly impact materials like paper and ink, thus making it essential for printers to invest in a quality humidification system,” Finkel says, adding: “A good system should provide precise humidity control, stability, scalability, energy efficiency, reliability, and ease of maintenance to meet the unique demands of print environments. “This includes preventing paper distortion and ink drying issues. Additionally, the system should be scalable to accommodate changing production demands and energy efficient for long-term cost savings.” Without investing in a proper humidification system, Finkel says printers can face a host of operational and product quality issues. He explains that the most immediate impact of poor humidity control is on the materials themselves, both paper and ink. If the humidity is too low, the paper can become brittle, which increases the chances of static electricity building-up and leading to sheets sticking together as well as feeding errors and jams. Additionally, ink can dry too quickly, leading to issues such as poor adhesion, inconsistent colours, COOL CUSTOMERS Humidification technology plays a key role for many print companies in terms of controlling production environments. Here, we speak with several specialist providers in this market to learn more about their latest solutions HUMIDIFICATION SOLUTIONS ◄ Condair has been supporting the humidity control requirement of printers for over 30 years
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