NETZSCH INCORPORATED MANUFACTURES NEW MILL FOR OFFSET INKS

EXTON, PA, May 2002 — The NETZSCH NKM 20 Agitator Bead Mill is manufactured exclusively for the production of offset ink. This mill follows the proven principles of one of NETZSCH -Feinmahltechnik’s most successful designs, the John Mill. This mill offers a distinct advantage with UV Cure inks because of its precise temperature control. The NKM mill’s first tests with UV and sheet fed inks went extremely well, convincing designers at NETZSCH of the mill’s grinding efficiency. Features of this machine include an annular chamber mill, vertical grinding chamber arrangement, a peg/counter-peg grinding system, and cooled agitator shaft and grinding chamber.

The NKM mill was designed to meet the demand for better sound insulation and easy accessibility. These goals were achieved by creating adjustable side walls. When the NKM mill’s side walls are closed, a sound insulated housing is created. Easy maintenance is possible when the side walls are opened. The NKM 20 offers many additional features and benefits including:

• Grinding chamber volume 22 ltr.
• Drive power 75 kW.
• High energy inputs at maximum cooling power
• Grinding bead separation by rotating gap system
• Pressure release of the outlet zone by conical design
of the grinding chamber

NETZSCH Incorporated is the North American subsidiary of the globally operating group of NETZSCH companies. NETZSCH is the world’s leading manufacturer of wet grinding and
dispersion equipment, dry grinding and classifying machines, progressing cavity pumps, and filtration systems. NETZSCH Incorporated has been serving North America for more than 30 years.

NETZSCH Incorporated
Phone 610.363.8010
FAX 610.363.0971
E-mail: grinding@netzschusa.com
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