Milltek is an innovator and custom operator of a novel process that produces exceptional results in particle size reduction at a much lower cost than possible with conventional milling techniques.
For inks and coatings, your product line can benefit from outstanding chroma and strength performance while reducing pigment consumption without any high capital expenditures.
Milltek’s experience in the milling industry allows a customized collaborative approach to project management with each client for an in-depth understanding of your specific application.
To explore how we can tailor a product especially suited to your needs, contact mike@milltek.ltd.
Milling:
Milling is a secondary step in the manufacturing of printing inks, coatings and even agricultural pesticides and pharmaceuticals. After a pre-mix step in which these coarse and solid particles are pre-dispersed in a fluid vehicle, the main grinding stage produces a finished product greatly affected by the final size of the solid particle. In the case of inks and coatings, a smaller particle carries the benefits of more coverage with less pigment and a host of visual benefits in the areas of vividness or transparency where desired.
The Milltek Advantage:
Conventional mill technology comes with a high capital cost. Achieving very small particles often requires two stage milling to overcome the filtration limitations of commercial mills. The Milltek technology break-through employs very small grinding media in one unit to reduce cost and open up the benefits of small particle size to small volume applications that would not normally justify an expensive two-step milling operation. For high volume applications, the smaller particles can yield a substantial reduction in substrate consumption.
Milltek utilizes laser light scattering and diffraction technology to analyze particle size. Our experienced and skilled technical staff offer recommendations and insight into your application, customizing testing and quality control for your specific needs.
