APCO II/II is a coated paper that is used throughout the graphic industry as a standard paper.

APCO II/II is a coated paper that is used throughout the graphic industry as a standard paper.

For some tests a paper packing is required to cover the sector. This depends on the test and used printing disc.

IGT graduated tack inks; available in different viscosities

IGT Fluff test ink, black, for fluff test W33
Test ink for testing paper for loose and weakly bound paper particles.

Blue Microcontour test ink, used to determine the smoothness of paper.

Red ink for Heliotest evaluation, it is used for gravure paper testing (Heliotest) W41

IGT Mottle test ink, blue, tube 70 ml, for mottling tests W57, W58, W59

IGT Set-off ink, blue, tube for set-off tests W48/W78, for printing through W43/W68

Ink for offset tests
For wet-pick/wet-repellence test W32/W66

IGT Pick Test ink nr 1, low tack
IGT Pick Test ink nr 2, medium tack
IGT Pick Test ink nr 3, high tack

Liquid for print penetration and oil absorption tests; W24

Nylon cap for the IGT ink pipette, with an opening through which the ink can be forced out.
The plunger is a plastic rod, that fits accurately into the nozzle and can be moved.

IGT Pick test oil, low viscosity, 17,5 Pa.s, tube 70 ml

The substrate carrier consists of a plate with a rubber blanket strip on it. The substrate is mounted with the side to be printed upwards, with a piece of tape on the blanket of the carrier.

From time to time the IGT rubber blanket discs need their rubber blanket to be replaced.

For some tests a rubber packing is required to cover the sector. This depends on the test and used printing disc.

The substrate is located on a substrate carrier that is placed on the substrate guide between the printing form and the impression cylinder.