Overview
The Colourblend Centrestage 36 & 54 are advanced colour management systems designed for large-scale ink and paint manufacturers. These systems are ideal for automating the blending of multi-component formulations, ensuring speed, accuracy, and consistency in production.

Applications
These systems are suitable for both water and solvent-based inks and coatings. They are typically used by large printers and converters, as well as ink manufacturers, for dispensing production batches. The systems support both in-can tinting and large-scale production batches.

Specifications

• Available in 36 or 54 ingredient configurations.
• Dispensing batch sizes range from 1 to 2000 kg (2 to 4000 lbs).
• Precision dispensing valves with accuracy to +/-0.2g.
• Controlled by a PLC with user-configurable parameters.
• Automatic valve cleaning and product recirculation.
• Manual control backup available.

Benefits

• Fast and precise batch-to-batch consistency.
• Reduction in stock levels of pre-mixed blends.
• Just-in-time production capabilities.
• Detailed usage reports and full reuse of press returns.
• Reduction in overall ink consumption.
• Cleaner and safer working environment.

Features

• ATEX Certified control enclosure.
• Up to 54 x 3 stage dispensing valves with 1" pumps and pipework.
• Dispense capacity up to 2000 kg (4000 lbs).
• Pumping from 205 litre (55 US Gallon) barrels or tank farms.
• Various scale options up to 3000 kg (6000 lbs).
• PLC controlled dispensing and recirculation.
• High specification PC and printer with integral modem for remote software support.
• Inovex IPM Software, written and supported in-house.

Paints & Coatings
The system is also suitable for paint and coatings applications, allowing for just-in-time blends of specialist colours. This ensures quick, cost-effective, and flexible production with minimal stock holding of pre-mixed blends.