IBC Heaters For Heating Oil & Solvent During The Ink Manufacturing Process
Published 08 Feb 2021
Heating Oils & Solvents
IBC Heaters
Thorne & Derrick International are the UK’s largest stockist and supplier of IBC Heaters providing excellent technical support and overnight delivery from stock for standard 1000 litre container heaters – the high quality UK manufactured electric heaters provide optimal thermal efficiency and highest levels of function safety. We can produce custom heating jackets designed to fit most shapes to deliver completely uniform surface heating over large areas without heat loss, hot spots or colds spots.
What Are IBC’s?
Intermediate Bulk Containers or IBCs are multi-use, reusable industrial-grade containers designed for the transport, handling and storage of liquids, pastes, semi-solids or solids.
These can include chemicals, food ingredients, sugars, solvents, oils, waxes, cosmetics, detergents and crop science products as well as hazardous class goods such as general and speciality chemicals, resins, paint and inks.
The contents of IBCs, particularly those which may become viscous at room temperature, often needs to be heated or kept at a certain temperature in order to prevent spoiling.
IBC Heaters For Heating Oil During The Ink Manufacturing Process
IBC Heaters for Heating Oil & Solvent
Ink is manufactured in two stages: first varnish (a mixture of solvent, resins and additives) is made and then pigments are mixed into it. The varnish is a clear liquid which solidifies as a thin film. It binds the pigment to the printed surface, provides the printability of the ink and wets the pigment particles.
Oleoresinous varnish, which incorporates a drying oil such as linseed oil, is manufactured at much higher temperatures and in much more rigorous conditions than non-oleoresinous varnish.
These varnishes are typically manufactured in closed kettles where the oil and solvent are heated to allow for rapid solutioning or transesterification. The temperatures involved in the process will vary but may range from 120°C to 260°C. Cooking times may range from a few minutes to several hours.
Temperature control is critical in the process. Rate of temperature change, maximum temperature attained and cooking duration are closely monitored.
Ink Manufacture HEATING APPLICATION
- Specified Product Solution: Heating Jacket
- Heating Jacket Type: IBC Heating Jacket
- Area Classification: Suitable for Industrial Areas (ATEX Heaters & Insulating Jackets for Hazardous Areas also available)
- Heating Fluid, Medium or Contents: Oil & solvent (Liquid)
- IBC Heater Application: To reduce viscosity and temperature maintenance of oils & solvents stored in 1000 litre containers
Contact Thorne & Derrick for specification, support and sales of Electrical Heating Equipment for safe, industrial and hazardous area plant and equipment – we provide process temperature heating and frost protection (Winterisation) products for pipework, valves, IBCs, drums and tanks, including hazardous area water heaters.
Electrical Heating Specialists
Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, can specify and supply from stock an extensive range of Electrical Heating Equipment for industrial and process heating applications – this includes temperature maintenance and frost protection (Winterisation) products for pipework, valves, IBC’s, drums, hoses, tanks and vessels. We produce custom silicone heaters for rapid and high temperature heat-up of complex shapes and surfaces – from concept, design to the delivery of standard or bespoke heaters on the shortest lead times. From the largest UK heat tracing cable stocks we deliver Electric Trace Heating Systems for pipework frost protection, ramp heating, roof/gutter snow melting and de-icing – enquire about our in-house design service.
Further Reading :Â Winterisation | Electrical Heating Solutions to Overcome Cold Climate Challenges
