In offset printing, the width of the gap between the cylinders is of great importance to ensure that the ink is transferred properly. Deviations can lead to unwanted problems and poor quality. The desired width depends on the type of ink, the amount of ink, the viscosity and other things.
It is not always easy to accurately analyze ink lines. Sometimes the width is measured from the inside of the line, and sometimes from the outside. In many cases, however, it remains a guess.
A better method to measure: the Nip Width Meter.
The OpenSupply Nip Width Meter uses a different technique, and measures the width of the gap from the moment that pressure is effectively applied to the gap until the pressure is released.
This means that OpenSupply’s Nip Width Meter now offers you an advanced technological instrument that measures the actual width under pressure, and does not rely on an estimate based on the ink lines.
