24, 32 and 36 ingredient dispense system for liquid products with batch sizes up to 300Kg.
The Inovex Colourblend Series is a highly flexible automated dispensing system designed for inks, coatings and industrial liquid products in both hazardous and non-hazardous production environments.
Used throughout the flexographic, corrugated, label printing, coatings and chemical industries, the Colourblend combines high-accuracy dispensing, PLC-controlled automation and integrated ink management software to deliver reliable batch-to-batch consistency, reduced waste and improved production efficiency.
Available in multiple configurations and layouts, the Colourblend can be tailored to suit a wide range of dispensing applications, production volumes and factory environments.
Applications
The Colourblend dispensing system is widely used in:
- Flexographic printing
- Corrugated packaging production
- Flexible packaging
- Label and narrow web printing
- Industrial coatings manufacturing
- Chemical dispensing applications
- Hazardous and non-hazardous production environments
Its modular layout and configurable pumping systems enable the Colourblend to be installed in both compact production facilities and large-scale automated dispensing environments.
Key Features
- Automated ink and coatings dispensing system
- Up to 36 ingredient configurations
- Batch sizes up to 300kg
- Suitable for hazardous and non-hazardous products
- ±1 gram dispensing accuracy
- Allen Bradley PLC controlled automation
- Integrated ESM management software
- Automatic valve washing system
- Automatic self-cleaning mixer
- High-flow stainless steel dispense valves
- Touchscreen HMI manual controls
- Multiple pumping system layouts available
- Factory-specific system configurations
High Accuracy Dispensing for Inks & Coatings
The Colourblend system is designed to deliver fast, accurate and repeatable dispensing for industrial ink and coatings production.
The quick-release cartridge-style dispense valves are manufactured from PTFE and stainless steel, enabling highly accurate dispensing performance with minimal maintenance downtime. Automatic brush-wash valve cleaning operates after every dispense cycle to maintain production efficiency and reduce contamination risk.
Flexible Layouts & Production Configurations
The Colourblend pumping system can be configured to suit available factory space, production throughput requirements and operational workflows.
Available layouts include:
- Inline systems
- Along-wall configurations
- Hose bridge systems
- Fork-shape configurations
- Conveyor-fed dispensing systems
Multiple machine variants are available including:
- CB30
- CB30 Automix
- CB Compact
- CB Conveyor
- CB300KG Floor Scale
- CB Aerospace
This flexibility allows the Colourblend to support everything from compact high-accuracy dispensing through to large-scale automated production systems.
Integrated ESM Management Software
The Colourblend operates with the Inovex ESM Software Suite, a powerful dispense management platform designed for industrial dispensing systems.
Features include:
- Batch traceability
- SAP / ERP integration
- Press returns management
- Automated reporting
- Colour computer integration
- Cloud-based backup and remote support
- Label printing and barcode generation
- Online stock and production management
The ESM platform enables manufacturers to improve stock control, production visibility and material traceability across the entire production process.
Optional Enhancements & Accessories
The Colourblend system can be configured with a wide range of optional enhancements including:
- Automatic mixers
- Conveyor queue systems
- Barcoded conveyor systems
- Large floor scale upgrades
- Stainless steel hose assemblies
- Hazardous area upgrades
- Site-specific layouts
- Fixed pipework systems
- Service contract packages
- Automatic press returns systems