Über das Zerstäuben von Offset-Druckfarbe.

Results from experiments on the atomization of printing ink for the application to a novel offset printing concept are presented and discussed. Offset printing ink is a highly viscous fluid exhibiting a complex rheology and thus difficult to disintegrate into fine droplets. Hence, a special atomization technique has been developed to coat the respective roller of the printing unit with ink. The article contains information on the rheology of printing ink, a description of the atomization experiments and their results in form of droplet size distributions in dependence of various parameters, and a dimensional analysis of the process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]