May 7 2008
A major Japanese toner manufacturer is finding the Insitec LPS on-line particle size analyzer from Malvern Instruments ‘indispensable’ for process control. The Insitec LPS is suitable for a wide range of wet processes and measures particles in the 0.1 to 1000 micron size range. To date more than eight Insitec LPS systems have been installed at a number of the company’s chemical production plants, and others are being added on a regular basis. Use of the analyzers is cutting manufacturing costs dramatically.
The Insitec LPS on-line particle size analyzer.
Particle size directly influences toner performance and is therefore tightly controlled during its manufacture. The real-time particle size measurements delivered by the Insitec LPS can be used to automate this control, reducing waste and enhancing product quality.
The Insitec LPS systems have been fully integrated into existing production control platforms, becoming essential pieces of process equipment. Designed specifically for industrial use they deliver reliable 24/7 operation with minimal maintenance, and can be tailored to meet the demands of specific applications.
Toner production has changed significantly in recent years, with manufacturers increasingly adopting chemical, polymerization-based production methods in place of wet or dry milling. Such processes deliver improved control of particle size and shape. Both parameters influence print quality and the behaviour of toner in the printer.