New from Xaar is Sure Flow, an ultrasonic self-cleaning printhead technology that enables users to clear and prevent nozzle blockages without the need to remove the printhead.
The mode can be activated as required by adjusting the settings and loading a command file. This drives each channel to work at maximum power and frequency to create ultrasonic waves that produce controlled vibrations of the channel walls without pausing production or the need to remove the printhead.
Graham Tweedale, general manager of Xaar’s printhead business, said: “By minimising downtime and maintenance, Sure Flow can provide users with unrivalled reliability and enhanced productivity across the Xaar recirculating printhead range.”
Xaar worked in collaboration with a number of customers to create Sure Flow, which has been tested in various real-world operations.