Cylindrical Inkjet Printers utilize direct-to-shape printing technology to achieve full-color, seamless graphics on both straight and conical parts. The process includes taking a 2D image and printing it directly onto a 3D product with UV ink.
The Revolution® high-speed digital cylinder printer is the latest evolution in Inkcups’ industrial cylindrical inkjet printer product line. This machine is the perfect solution for low mix, high production volume facilities. Much like its counterpart, the Revolution® utilizes Helical technology to quickly print images up to 220 mm (8.5 inches) on cylinders such as stadium cups, candle holders and more.
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The Revolution®: High-Speed Digital Cylinder Printer
LEARN MOREThe Double Helix® cylindrical inkjet printer utilizes Helix technology to nearly double the production speed of the standard Helix®. Print 2 76 – 305 mm (2 – 12 inches) parts with a diameter between 51- 127 mm (2 – 5 inches) in less than 1 minute all while achieving the excellent print quality of a standard Helix®.
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The flagship Helix® Digital Cylinder Printer is the optimal solution for those companies looking for a high mix of artwork with a medium production volume. The speed of the Helix® is dependent on the height of the artwork as well as the design techniques customers are looking to achieve. The Helix industrial inkjet printer utilizes patented Helical technology which interlaces the inkjet droplets to achieve high-quality images and graphics. Print a part 76 – 305 mm (2 – 12 inches) with a diameter between 51 – 127 mm (2 – 5 inches).
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Helix® Digital Cylinder Printer for Glassware, Bottles and Cans
Helix® Digital Cylinder Printer
LEARN MOREThe Helix® HI-FI utilizes the Helix’s patented helical technology but adds two colors to expand upon the variety of Pantone colors this industrial machine is able to reproduce. With the addition of light cyan and light magenta, this industrial machine is able to produce photorealistic images and smooth gradients.
LEARN MOREThe X360 Industrial Inkjet UV Printer for Cylinders satisfies the needs of those companies who are looking to print a high mix of artwork but in smaller quantities. This machine is able to print a part between 76 – 305 mm (3 – 12 inches) with a diameter of 40 – 120 mm (1.6 – 4.7 inches).
See this industrial machine in action: X360 printing on plastic cups.
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One of the most popular gift of the decade is you guessed it, drinkware! Stainless tumblers, in particular, are a hot commodity. Not only can they be customized but they are also helping by reducing waste.
This stainless tumbler was printed with the Helix® digital cylinder printer and S1 UV Inkjet Ink.
Another popular drinkware piece are sports bottles. Sports bottles are a bit more tricky to decorate because of the squeezable material they are made out of. Inkcups has two UV ink lines for this type of material. The BB Ultra Flexible UV Ink for Digital Printers and the Xflexx Flexible UV Ink are both inks perfect for these malleable substrates.
Another type of drinkware is coated drinkware. Coated is in reference to some sort of layer added on top of the metal tumbler. For example, powdercoated drinkware is coated with a polyester or epoxy powder. This is heat sealed onto the product.
This stemless wine tumbler was printed on the X360 Industrial Inkjet UV Printer for Cylinders and S1 UV Inkjet Ink.
Inkcups has seen major success with printing on glassware. From pint or mixing glasses to wine glasses, cylindrical inkjet printing enables consistent, vibrant graphics each time. Additionally, Inkcups’ MagiCoat Pre-Treatment System along with the Helix®’s new TV Curing feature allows the best adhesion without stuffing.
Learn more about the Helix® Digital Cylinder Printer, the MagiCoat Pre-Treatment System and DL Series UV ink for glass.
Similar to glassware, beer bottles and growlers can be decorated for seasonal brews and events. Glass is a favorable substrate because it can be remelted to make more glass.
Learn more about the Helix® Digital Cylinder Printer, the MagiCoat Pre-Treatment System and DL Series UV ink for glass.
Candles and candle holders are great gifts for the holidays. Most recently, the trend of printing candles for weddings and parties has skyrocketed. The only way to efficiently print these awesome gifts is to digitally print on them. These candle holders were printed using the Revolution® High-Speed Digital Cylinder Printer and DL Series UV Ink for Glass.
Aluminum cans are a great application for cylindrical inkjet printing. They offer seamless, full-color and coverage graphics while also allowing the product to be recycled. When labels are used on cans, they must be removed for recycling. Direct-to-can printing eliminates the need for label removal and therefore, offers a more sustainable process.
Learn more about beverage can printing.
Our Learning Center is a great resource for learning more about all aspects of cylindrical inkjet printing.
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