IEC+ has unveiled the latest evolution of their renown Plusmill.
Marketed as the Plusmill Evo, this innovative system integrates pigment dispersion and milling in one unit. Tailored to address the present and future needs of the ink and coating sector, the Plusmill Evo reduces waste, time, and contamination while transforming manufacturing processes, optimising efficiency, and reducing health and financial risks.
“As the global industry’s requirements evolve, manufacturing processes need to adhere to exceptional control and cleanliness standards. However, traditional methods hinder productivity and compromise quality, this highlights the necessity for advanced solutions as technology advances,” explained Gianluca Incerti, Head of Strategic Sales, IEC+ and Tecnopails. “Our mission is to revolutionise crucial production processes by providing a simpler approach that enhances efficiency and quality in pigment manufacturing. That’s why we have enhanced our already popular Plusmill with the new Plusmill Evo.”
The Plusmill Evo is also relevant for corrugated box plants, especially given its focus on pigment dispersion, which can enhance ink consistency and quality. It is particularly suited for sectors like flexo inks where colour strength, stability, and efficiency are key. The system’s improved pigment processing capabilities may offer benefits in both ink and coating applications.
The Plusmill Evo offers precise control over dispersion and milling parameters, it ensures superior colour strength, consistency, and stability. The team at IEC+ spent several months engineering the improved system for efficiency, reliability, and a more comprehensive, cleaner, and safer working environment. In meticulous comparative testing this resulted in an approximate 70% reduction in processing time for targeted tasks.
The Plusmill Evo introduces other new elements such as the integration of Cowles Impeller Technology to enhance dispersion efficiency, ensuring thorough mixing of pigment particles with liquid medium. This leads to uniform particle distribution and flawless colour development, irrespective of industry standards. The new compact design is also designed to minimise accident risks and safeguard operators from exposure to moving components, creating a broader and safer workspace. Additionally, an integrated control system fine-tunes key parameters such as particle sizes to adjust the milling process for desired outcomes, and an Advanced Cooling System maintains optimal operating temperatures, preserving the integrity of the pigment dispersion.
