Anatol Ink Mixer

The consistency of screen printing ink is a crucial factor. Often, the thickness and proper mixing of the ink are key to achieving high-quality prints. To ensure top-notch mixing, professionals use Formulator Screen Printing Ink Mixer. These automatic ink mixers provide perfect mixing without air bubbles or clumps. Anatol Equipment Manufacturing Co. is a leader in the screen printing equipment market. The company has introduced a complete line of high-quality ink mixers, which we will cover in this article.

The Importance of Even Ink Mixing

Every experienced screen printer knows that the key to high-quality prints is the consistency of the ink. The quality of the image on fabric depends on proper mixing. If the ink is not thoroughly or evenly mixed, streaks, clumps, or uneven colors may appear on the print. As you can imagine, this would lead to production defects and revenue loss for the business.

To avoid such defects, we recommend automating the mixing process with Anatol Ink Mixers. Properly mixed ink ensures even application, resulting in high-quality, long-lasting prints. Whether you use automatic mixers or mix by hand, achieving an even mixture is a key factor. This seemingly simple process ensures consistent print quality when working with plastisol and water-based inks.

Let’s review each Formulator offered by Anatol and compare their features. After this review, you will be able to choose the right option for your needs. So let’s move on to a detailed look at Anatol Mixers.

Formulator Mini Ink Mixer

The Formulator Mini Ink Mixer is the smallest mixer offered by Anatol. Its compact design is perfect for small screen printing studios with medium workloads.

Key Features:

• Design: A compact option ideal for limited workspace.
• Speed Settings: With manual speed adjustments, you can choose the perfect setting for any type of ink.
• Construction: The mixing blades are made of stainless steel, ensuring strength and durability for high-quality mixing.

The Mini Ink Mixer is the ideal solution for print shops specializing in exclusive and custom prints. It ensures even ink mixing, even for the smallest volumes.

• Accepts containers from one quart up to one gallon.
• Two easy-to-clean stainless steel mixing blades (quart, gallon) included.
• Accepts container sizes from 1 quart up to 1 gallon and all sizes in between (1 liter to 3.75 liters).

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Formulator Standard Ink Mixer

The Formulator Standard Ink Mixer is the perfect choice for medium and large print shops. It easily handles large and constant volumes of plastisol ink mixing in production environments.

Key Features:

• Design: Compact, making it perfect for limited workspaces.
• Speed Settings: Manual speed adjustments allow you to find the ideal setting for any type of ink.
• Programmable Settings: The Standard Ink Mixer has a mode-setting feature. Now, once you find the ideal mode for ink mixing, you can save it for future use.
• Construction: The mixing blades are made of stainless steel, ensuring strength and durability for high-quality mixing.
• Motor: The powerful motor allows for mixing large volumes of ink.
• Accepts containers from one quart up to six gallons.
• Set of three easy-to-clean stainless steel mixing blades (quart, gallon, 6-gallon) included.
• Accepts the full range of U.S. and international container sizes, including 1 quart, 1 gallon, 6 gallons, and all sizes in between (1 to 23 liters).

The Formulator Standard Ink Mixer is designed by Anatol to provide automation for large and medium print shops, requiring fast and uninterrupted ink preparation.

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Formulator Double Ink Mixer

The Formulator Double Ink Mixer takes efficiency to a new level, allowing you to mix two batches of ink simultaneously. It’s ideal for high-volume work or when working with different types of ink at the same time.

Key Benefits:

• Dual Mixing: The ability to mix two types of ink simultaneously. These are two independent platforms with separate programmable settings.
• More Powerful Motor: The motor is even more powerful for large volumes of ink and dual mixing.
• Time Savings: With dual mixing, large screen printing companies save significant time and boost production efficiency.
• The Formulator Double Screen Printing Ink Mixer accepts two containers at a time, from one quart up to six gallons each.
• Independent control of the right and left mixing tables (mixing speed, time, and direction).
• Set of six easy-to-clean stainless steel mixing blades included: quart (x2), gallon (x2), 6-gallon (x2).
• Accepts the full range of U.S. and international container sizes, including 1 quart, 1 gallon, 6 gallons, and all sizes in between (2 to 22.7 liters).

The Formulator Double Ink Mixer will be useful for large screen printing shops that handle a constant flow of ink mixing.

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Anatol’s line of ink mixers for water-based or plastisol inks offers numerous advantages that make them indispensable tools in any screen printing studio. The main benefits include ease of use, programmable mixing modes, touch controls, durable and high-quality construction. These features make the Formulator Ink Mixer key to achieving the best print results, whether in mass production or custom T-shirt printing.

Plastisol vs. Water-Based Inks: Mixing Features (Brief Overview)

Plastisol inks are thick and require intense mixing to ensure color uniformity on the print. Water-based inks are more fluid and mix easily but tend to form air bubbles. Vigorous mixing can create foam. Anatol’s ink mixers for screen printing are designed to handle both types of ink. The automatic mixers provide even mixing and prevent air bubbles or foam from forming.

Modern Mixing Technology for Plastisol Inks

Anatol was the first company to introduce modern dual-blade technology. The dual blade reduces ink splashing and prevents air bubbles from forming. Even with large volumes and thick plastisol ink, Anatol mixers ensure smooth, even mixing.

Ease of Use

Anatol’s engineering team designed the ink mixers to be simple and efficient to use, even during peak production times. Touch controls allow easy setting and saving of ink mixing parameters. Mode memory is convenient for print shops that use different types of inks in production. They save time in preparing ink for printing and maintain consistent quality for screen printing production.

Features:

• Touch controls
• Programmable modes
• Quiet operation
• Motor power
• Durability of working parts
• Reliable construction
• Easy maintenance

Formulator Series Versatility

The entire series of mixers works with various container sizes and ink thicknesses. Their use is convenient for all types of print shops. Small print shops can easily use the Mini Mixer, while large-scale production facilities benefit from the Standard and Double Ink Mixers.

Energy Efficiency and Power Requirements

Formulator mixers are designed to be energy efficient while maintaining high productivity. The powerful motors consume less energy, making these machines a great choice for eco-friendly companies.

Maintenance

Taking care of the Formulator Ink Mixer is simple and requires no special skills. For long-lasting mixer operation, it’s enough to keep it clean. After work, leave the mixer clean by washing the blades and containers. Occasionally check and lubricate moving parts to avoid contamination. Such simple steps ensure the mixer will work efficiently for many years.

“Anatol equipment is made for trouble-free use for years to come.”

How to Choose the Right Ink Mixer

When choosing a mixer, consider:

• Size of the print shop: Small print shops can choose the Mini Mixer, while larger operations will benefit from the Standard or Double Mixer.
• Ink Type: Make sure the mixer can handle both plastisol and water-based inks.

FAQs

1. Can Formulator mixers be used for both plastisol and water-based inks?
   Yes, the mixers are designed to work with both types of ink, with adjustable settings for each.
2. How long does it take to mix ink with a Formulator mixer?
   Most batches are mixed in just a few minutes, depending on the type of ink and batch size.
3. Are Formulator mixers easy to clean?
   Yes, the stainless steel blades and removable parts make cleaning quick and easy.
4. Do the mixers come with a warranty?
   Yes, Formulator mixers come with a manufacturer’s warranty. Check specific models for details.
5. Can two different inks be mixed at the same time with the Double Mixer?
   Yes, the dual mixing function allows two batches of ink to be prepared simultaneously.
6. How energy-efficient are Formulator mixers?
   Anatol mixers are powerful and energy-efficient, making them economical to use.

Formulator screen printing ink mixers from Anatol Manufacturing are an excellent choice for any print shop. Speed up your print shop’s workflow and achieve better mixing results.

Optimize another part of your production process—automate ink mixing and improve print quality. Most importantly, with Anatol Ink Mixers, your production will reach maximum stability and productivity.

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