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Inkjet Ink, Pigment Dispersion & Specialist Fluid Consultancy
Practical formulation support for inkjet inks, pigment dispersions and specialist fluid systems — backed by laboratory testing, production experience and real-world manufacturing capability.
Independent Formulation Support for Inkjet & Specialist Fluid Projects
Dilecta Inkjet Consulting provides practical technical support for companies developing inkjet inks, pigment dispersions, coding inks, functional fluids and related specialist liquid systems.
Ink Formulation Review
Independent technical review of formulations, raw material choices, resin/solvent balance, additives, stability risks and practical next steps.
Development Troubleshooting
Support with compatibility issues, filtration problems, viscosity drift, conductivity control, adhesion, drying, re-dissolve and print reliability.
Manufacturing & QC Support
Help with production methods, order of addition, milling and dispersion process, filtration strategy, QC limits and scale-up considerations.
Practical Inkjet Development, Dispersion Manufacture & Technical Support
Dilecta Inkjet Consulting combines formulation experience with practical laboratory and small-scale production capability. This means projects can move beyond desk-based advice into controlled screening, dispersion preparation, ink development, QC testing and scale-up support.
Fully Equipped Inkjet Laboratory
Practical laboratory support for inkjet ink development, pigment dispersion screening, stability checks, filtration assessment and physical property testing.
- Viscosity measurement
- Conductivity testing
- Surface tension assessment
- Drawdowns and visual colour comparison
- Basic adhesion and rub observations
- Filtration and stability observations
Dispersion & Milling Capability
Access to specialist dispersion and milling equipment suitable for developing and producing high-quality pigment dispersions for inkjet and specialist fluid applications.
- Netzsch LabStar bead mill
- Hielscher high-power ultrasonic processor / sonicator
- High-shear mixing
- Small batch development
- Process optimisation and scale-up support
Formulation & Manufacturing Support
Support can include formulation review, raw material selection, manufacturing method development, QC specification, troubleshooting and production process improvement.
- Aqueous and solvent-based inkjet systems
- Pigment dispersion development
- CIJ, DOD and specialist fluid projects
- Resin, solvent and additive selection
- Filtration, stability and compatibility screening
Dilectasperse Pigment Dispersions
A current range of glycol ether-based pigment dispersions is available for evaluation, development work and starter formulation support. These dispersions may be suitable for use across a range of inkjet, coating and specialist fluid applications, subject to customer testing and final validation.
| Product | Pigment | System | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilectasperse Blue 15:4 | Pigment Blue 15:4 | Glycol ether-based dispersion | Inkjet, coatings and specialist fluid development |
| Dilectasperse Red 122 | Pigment Red 122 | Glycol ether-based dispersion | Inkjet, coatings and specialist fluid development |
| Dilectasperse Yellow 150 | Pigment Yellow 150 | Glycol ether-based dispersion | Inkjet, coatings and specialist fluid development |
| Dilectasperse Yellow 155 | Pigment Yellow 155 | Glycol ether-based dispersion | Inkjet, coatings and specialist fluid development |
| Dilectasperse Black 7 | Pigment Black 7 | Glycol ether-based dispersion | Inkjet, coatings and specialist fluid development |
Starter Formulations Available
Starter formulation guidance can be supplied to help customers evaluate the dispersions in suitable inkjet or specialist fluid systems. Final formulation suitability, printer compatibility, regulatory compliance and end-use performance must be confirmed by the customer through their own testing and validation.
Discuss a Project
For inkjet formulation reviews, pigment dispersion development, troubleshooting or small-scale production support, please get in touch.
steve@dilectainkjet.co.uk