59 www.printmonthly.co.uk July / August 2025 - Issue 355 controlled to the correct humidity level,” Butt says, adding: “The Merlin systems also offer high hygienic operation, which is essential when creating such a finely atomised droplet. A great deal of thought has gone into every component that makes up the system to allow for peace of mind operation.” On this, Hutt says Seal Pump’s systems can be used to control large print halls and smaller print or storage rooms all from one controller, with the system expandable should a user add other areas that need control. For example, the Viscore High Pressure controller can control up to four separate zones, while the larger Alpha system can control as many as 12 separate zones, which Hutt says is ideal for larger facilities who want to control each step of the process. “Some of the latest developments we offer with these systems is remote monitoring of the humidly levels in each zone,” Hutt explains, adding: “At a time when running costs are in the front of people’s mind, Merlin’s high pressure water systems offer extremely low running costs, so the benefits are two fold, by accurately controlling the environment to the humidity level needed, and also greatly reducing running costs if replacing an old system or a steam system.” The message is short and simple: failure to invest in quality humidification systems can cause all manner of issues for print companies. Connect with specialist providers, such as those in this feature, and you will find yourself gaining even further insight into the latest offerings available and how these can help you improve overall production. printer aims to achieve top-quality results with minimal waste and high-speed output, these goals become much harder to reach without consistent humidity control. “Ignoring this technology means missing out on the opportunity to reduce waste, boost productivity, and ensure consistent print quality – day in, day out – by removing one of the key environmental variables printers face.” So, how can Humidity Solutions help? Depree says high-pressure water systems are popular with printers. This system uses a low-energy pump to pressurise water, producing an ultra-fine mist through atomising nozzles mounted at high levels or on wall-mounted delivery heads. For environments where ceiling height is limited or where precise, low-maintenance humidity control is needed, Depree says evaporative systems, such as the Neptronic SKVF, are an alternative. While they do not produce a visible spray, he says they deliver the same benefits as high-pressure systems and can be suspended from the ceiling or positioned near critical zones, such as the feed end of a press. Another option is to use high-performance fans to recirculate air through a moisture-laden matrix. This, Depree explains, allows moisture to evaporate into the air, offering targeted humidity control in key areas. “Across the manufacturing sector, efficient humidity control plays a crucial role in curing adhesives, preserving material quality, enhancing a finish, and ultimately driving profitability in a highly competitive market”. Return on Investment Concluding our round-up is Bailey Hutt, marketing manager at Seal Pump. Hutt says without control over the humidity levels around the printing process, problems will occur within the printing process which can lead to costly machine downtime, breakdowns, and wasted materials such as ink and paper. “Investing in a high-quality, high-pressure humidification system eliminates these issues, and while there is an obvious up-front cost to the system, the payback can be extremely quick,” Hutt says, adding: “Printers are a considerable investment so protecting that investment with a well-designed humidification system will help printers create the perfect environment for the print machines to run efficiently and with no issues.” With this, Hutt draws attention to Seal Pump’s partnership with Austrian company Merlin Technology. Hutt says a system such as its Merlin high-pressure humidification solution offers a “high-quality and reliable solution”, which ensures fully automatic control meaning little input for the operators and printers. “Our systems give them the peace of mind that the environment will always be HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEMS Investing in a high-quality, high-pressure humidification system eliminates these issues, and while there is an obvious up-front cost to the system, the payback can be extremely quick A patent for the Electric Vaporizer, the first electric-powered steam humidifier, was granted in May 1927 Factoid ▲Condair supplies solutions for both small and large printing environments ▼Humidifiers come in various types, including steam, spray, evaporative, and ultrasonic systems
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