The most common applications for ink pumping systems draw from drums, totes & stationary tanks. Sizes range from 5 gallon buckets and smaller containers all the way up to 1,500 gallon and larger stationary tanks. Each source of supply requires specialty equipment to effect the pump connection to the source of supply. Liquid inks can draw from drums or tanks and the most common pump for this application is a diaphragm pump with a suction line hook up. Drum systems require either drum cover/follower plate assembly for lighter viscosity inks, and a hoist or a pressure primer to raise and lower the pump to assist the pump in maintaining prime for heavier viscosity inks such as sheetfed. Web offset applications normally draw from a tote tank, although there are smaller systems available should the application require it. Sheetfed systems are almost always drawn from 55 gallon (200 Lt) drums although we do offer systems for smaller drums and containers. Air Flo Spray Equipment represents four major manufacturers of material dispensing equipment and can offer this unparalelled choice to our valued customers who have an equipment brand preference.

A package designed for the offset printing professional must be functional as well cost effective and simple in its design and application. Air Flo has designed several integrated turn key packages to meet the demands of this competitive marketplace.

Sheetfed and web offset applications differ in many aspects. In most larger applications, sheetfed ink is delivered in 55 gallon (200 liter) drums, or smaller containers . Web offset inks can be delivered in the same sized containers, but can also be delivered in containers as large as 379 gallons (1,435 liter) or even 1,500 gallons (5,678 liters) or more! This poses special handling concerns for delivering these types of ink to the press. Air Flo has addressed these issues by making available many different mounting devices and options which allows for an almost unlimited versatility in installations.

Yamada Corporation of Tokyo Japan has developed the industries’ first piston pump designed specifically to transfer offset paste inks.  Designed from scratch these pumps provide solutions to the issues which have plagued other manufacturers attempts to effectively transfer ink; Icing air valves, leaking gland seals, messy & difficult drum changeover and loud operational noise. 

Air Flo Spray Equipment recommends the Yamada InkPRO® pump for offset printing ink transfer requirements

The  InkPRO® offset printing ink pump by Yamada.

Now entering its seventh year in the US domestic marketplace the InkPRO® has developed a great following amongst the largest and most demanding printers in the world.  The pump has performed well beyond the expectations of even the most critical of users and continues to impress with the simplicity of the design and the reliability, performance and value that the pump offers.

RR Donnelley, Quad/Graphics, Cenveo, Inc., Vertis, Inc, Arandell Corporation,  Continental Web Press, Sun Chemical, Flint Ink, INX International, Central Ink, Superior Ink, Toyo Ink, Ink Systems, Hostmann-Steinberg Ink and many smaller regional ink producers and printing establishments all agree;

The InkPRO® by Yamada is a superior piece of equipment for an excellent price and is backed by the best warranty in the industry.

Call Air Flo at

866-567-5804 toll free (USA only) or 815-293-1850 or

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for more information, availability and pricing on the Yamada InkPRO®!

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for international sales and a customized quotation for your particular need! 

Keep in mind that there are no territorial restrictions regarding shipping the Yamada InkPRO® piston pump!  Don't let geography put a barrier between you and the best offset ink pump in the industry. If you are located outside of the continental United States we can offer our best selling InkPRO models to you at a very competitive price.

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Yamada has yielded an accurate, well-engineered ink pump in an easy-to-use, low-maintenance design.

The InkPRO® Ink Pump Pump Technology Specifically Designed For Printing Inks–

Yamada Corporation, a pioneer in pumping products for 100 years, developed the InkPRO® exclusively for the transfer of high viscosity printing inks. Other manufacturer’s products are designed for grease or spray applications and sell modified versions for pumping ink.

Outside Accessible Air Valve –Yamada has developed the latest in air valve technology to insure that your pump runs longer and requires less maintenance than leading competitive brands. If air valve inspection is necessary, there is no need to remove the pump from service - remove two bolts, access your air valve and minimize your down time.

Unique Inductor Plate –The transformable sealing system (U.S. patent no. 6,422,430) is designed to allow for very easy and clean drum changes.

Oil Container–The visible plastic oil container protects against ink leakage (see through container), maintains a lubricated plunger, and extends gasket life. Lubrication maintenance is minimal.

Low-Level Sensor–Easily adjustable pneumatic low-level sensor prevents pump dry running.

Anti-Freezing Design–The high efficiency air valve is designed to reduce air consumption and cycling speed is optimized to eliminate freezing.

Metering–Precision, high quality construction insures accurate metering.

Less Noise –Quiet operation (less than 70dB within 3 feet) vs. competitive models.

The professionals choice.

InkPRO® Drum-Type Inductor Plate

(above images courtesy of LaCrosse Graphics, LaCrosse Wisconsin)  

InkPRO® tote supply systems

(above image courtesy of Atlantic Press, Bedford Park, Illinois)

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Company Profile

We're the largest and most successful company in our field because we continually satisfy our customers with the world's best lubrication and pumping systems. For more than 90 years, companies have relied on our technical and quality leadership, our world-class manufacturing and customer service, and our vast network of distributors and support facilities. Lincoln develops new products and systems at research and development facilities in the U.S., Germany and India that provide global and regional application solutions.
Manufacturing

 

Lincoln builds precision lubrication equipment and components, state-of-the-art electronic controls, and the industry's top-performing pumping systems. Our quality systems in the United States and Germany are ISO 9001 registered. Our German facility has received ISO 14001 for excellence in environmental policy.

 

Experience Productivity

We provide industrial and automotive service professionals with the world’s best lubrication equipment, heavy-duty fluid pumping products and world class technical service.

Our distributor network includes Industrial Systems Houses, Petroleum Equipment Service Distributors and thousands of retail outlets offering general lubrication tools and equipment.

 

General lubrication products

include Lincoln’s line of portable lubrication pumps, hose reels, Kleenseal®‚ grease fittings, control valves, used fluid drains, and a comprehensive line of grease guns including the Powerluber®‚ battery-powered and air powered grease guns.

 

Heavy duty pumping products

include the PowerMaster®‚ and PileDriver®‚ pumps for handling viscous materials like heavy lubricants, adhesives, sealants, and printing inks.

 

Worldwide Services

With five technical support centers on three continents, and a network of systems houses and distributors supported by regional sales and service offices, our customers can always draw on our worldwide resources.

 

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Providing Innovative Solutions to a Diverse Global Market

Founded in 1926, Graco is a world leader in fluid handling systems and components. Graco products move, measure, control, dispense and apply a wide range of fluids and viscous materials used in vehicle lubrication, commercial and industrial settings.

The company’s success is based on its unwavering commitment to technical excellence, world-class manufacturing and unparalleled customer service. Working closely with qualified distributors, Graco offers systems, products and technology that set the quality standard in a wide range of fluid handling solutions. Graco provides equipment for spray finishing, protective coating, paint circulation, lubrication, and dispensing sealants and adhesives, along with power application equipment for the contractor industry. Graco’s ongoing investment in fluid management and control will continue to provide innovative solutions to a diverse global market.

Features

• Priming piston pumps have flow rates up to7.5 gpm (28.3 lpm) and are perfect for high viscosity finished ink or ingredient supply
• Priming piston pumps are available with hydraulic or pneumatic motors
• Husky™ diaphragm pumps have maximum flow rates of 7-275 gpm (26.5-1,041 lpm), and are ideal for low viscosity finished ink supply or high volume ink transfer
• Evacuation from virtually any supply source including bins, drums, pails, dispersion mixers and milling equipment
• Applications Supplying ink to press fountains
• Supplying raw ink
• Evacuating to dispersion tanks
• Supplying ink to milling equipment
• Supplying ink to batch dispensing systems
• Waste water treatment & pumping solvents for ink wash systems
• Leading The Way In Quality Ink Applications with some of the industry’s most reliable pumps!  
• Letterpress and lithographic ink manufacturing
• Flexographic and gravure ink manufacturing
• Magazine and commercial printers
• Newspaper printers

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For more than 30 years the group has developed systems and components to suit your individual needs. 

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Ingersoll Rand / ARO Fluid Technologies offers a wide range of fluid handling products for transfer, dispensing, and dosing of chemicals, inks, coatings, lubricants, sealants, and adhesives. We also provide fluid products for many other applications. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

 

Chemicals

Caustic Fluids  |  Hydrocarbons  |  Solvents  ARO Air Operated pumps are well suited for your chemical formulation application. They feature a wide selection of available materials of construction and flow rates up to 275 GPM (1,041 LPM).

Coatings

Paints & Stains  |  Resins  |  Powder  ARO diaphragm and piston pumps are used across the globe to formulate, package and apply coatings of all types. We offer pumps in a wide variety of materials of construction to ensure chemical compatibility, reduce downtime, and increase production.

Inks Flexo  |  Paste  ARO offers a wide variety of diaphragm and piston pumps to meet your ink application needs. Our pumps have long been successful at providing fluid solutions to minimize costs and boost production at ink manufacturers, printing presses, publishers and metal lithographers worldwide. 

Lubricants

Oil  |  Grease  |  Solvents, Coolants, Washer Fluids & Specialty Applications  ARO Air Operated Pumps have long been a leader in pumping and dispensing lubricants for the automotive and industrial markets. ARO offers a complete line of high quality pumps and packages to handle your lubricant needs.

 

 

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