Humidity Solutions has installed a humidity control solution for digital print specialist VGL maintaining the stable humidity control required for an HP 5600 digital.
The system is made up of two ELMC10 electrode boiler humidifiers, which help to control the workroom conditions allowing the printers to run at full production speed.
Established since 1976, VGL is a family-run company with a track record for investing in new print technology. ‘We recently upgraded to the HP 5600, which is considerably faster than the previous printer we were using,’ VGL’s Russell Fry explained. ‘However, to maintain the required throughput reliably we needed to ensure the relative humidity was stable.
‘We spoke to a number of humidity specialists and it was clear that Humidity Solutions had the best understanding of what our business required, as well as the technical requirements for the printer,’ he added.
In maintaining a stable humidity, the units are ensuring the printed products are of high quality while also eliminating static electricity.
The two humidifiers are fitted with direct air ventilation units to distribute water vapour directly into the space, and are positioned at high level to ensure efficient distribution with no wetting of machinery. The units have been programmed to allow for 12 air changes per hour and achieve a minimum of 50% RH and maximum of 70% RH (non-condensing) at 20-25°C.
