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DISPENSING AND BLENDING SYSTEMS

Innovative Solutions to Coatings Management for Progressive Printers


SPEC combines the latest hardware and software technology in our full line of ink dispensing and management systems. This results with systems that provide the highest reliability, flexibility, and user-friendly operation available today. It is the perfect tool for printers to gain an edge in today’s competitive marketplace.

SPEC dispensing systems not only automate the dispensing of ingredients to provide excellent shade repeatability from batch to batch, but it serves as a complete Ink Management System. The systems handle everything from formula storage, to job scheduling, to batch dispensing, to inventory control, to production reporting.

WATER-BASED SYSTEMS
SPEC’s water-based dispensing systems are designed to be used with water-based inks and other materials. These systems are typically located in non-hazardous areas and are free from volatile materials, such as solvents. Some features of these systems include:

FEATURES:

  • Non-groundable polypropylene pumps
  • Reinforced PVC braided material transfer hoses
  • PVC pipe, ball valves, and fittings

ALL NEW IBLEND ECO

ECONOMICAL. COMPACT. ON-TARGET.

The all new iBlend ECO dispensing system is the latest in a long line of reliable and affordable dispensing systems from SPEC. The modular design allows it to be configurable up to 16 products. It comes standard with point dispensing for batching in containers with small openings.

The ECO dispense valve is designed for accuracy to 0.1 gram with optional high resolution scale (1 gram with standard scale). 

Other features include toolless valve exchange, automatic valve cleaning, and the latest full version of SPEC’s iBlend 2.0 IMS software.

DATASHEETS FOR SPEC WATER-BASED SYSTEMS

NEW!
SPEC iBLEND ECO
BATCH SIZE: JUGS & BUCKETS
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SPEC 4000
BATCH SIZE: BUCKETS, DRUMS, & TOTES
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SPEC 2000EV
BATCH SIZE: JUGS & BUCKETS
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SPEC COLORSTAR
BATCH SIZE: BUCKETS
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SOLVENT-BASED SYSTEMS
SPEC’s solvent-based dispensing systems are designed to be used with highly flammable materials in Class 1 Division 1 and Class 1 Division 2 environments. These systems are designed and built to be housed in the most hazardous of areas. Some features of these systems include:

FEATURES:

  • Groundable aluminum or stainless steel pumps
  • Wire reinforced chemical material transfer hoses
  • Stainless steel pipe, ball valves, and fittings

DATASHEETS FOR SPEC SOLVENT-BASED SYSTEMS

SPEC 4000
BATCH SIZE: BUCKETS, DRUMS, & TOTES
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SPEC 2000EV
BATCH SIZE: JUGS & BUCKETS
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UV AND OFFSET INK SYSTEMS
SPEC’s UV Ink and Offset Ink dispensing systems are designed to handle these unique materials by ensuring chemical compatibility with our materials of construction. These inks are usually higher in viscosity and can sometimes require piston pumps or pressurized methods to move the materials. These systems are typically located in non-hazardous areas and are free from volatile materials, such as solvents. Some features of these systems include:

FEATURES:

  • Non-groundable polypropylene pumps, piston pumps, or pressurized vessels
  • Use with Ritter offset ink cartridges
  • Polypropylene pipe, ball valves, and fittings

DATASHEETS FOR SPEC UV AND OFFSET SYSTEMS

SPEC 4000
BATCH SIZE: BUCKETS, DRUMS, & TOTES
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SPEC 2000EV
BATCH SIZE: JUGS & BUCKETS
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SPEC RTL2000
BATCH SIZE:
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SPEC RTP3000
OFFSET INKS (USE WITH RITTER CARTRIDGES)
BATCH SIZE: UP TO 20LBS
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CUSTOM APPLICATIONS
SPEC realizes that our standard product offerings may not fit your unique application. Being an engineering company at heart, we are not afraid to deviate from the norm to help create a system that works for you. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, call or email us. Our highly technical sales team knows the questions to ask to understand your process and quote a system built just for you.

FEATURES:

  • Dispense from standard 1-gallon paint cans (SPEC Tipper Pictured)
  • Batch and transfer systems
  • Custom systems for specific ink lines

TIPPER

HIGH ACCURACY BLENDING FROM 1-GALLON CANS

Designed specifically for the screen printing industry, the SPEC Tipper is the perfect solutions for blending inks from 1-gallon cans.

  • Maximum of 16 components
  • Small footprint for lab applications
  • Available in a water-based or solvent-based configurations
  • Typical batch size is less than 12lbs and can be accurate to 0.1 gram!
  • Mixers for all products come standard to prevent settling and separating

DATASHEETS FOR SPEC CUSTOM SYSTEMS

SPEC TIPPER
BATCH SIZE: UP TO 1 GALLON
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