Ink & Printing Industry Solutions
Rotho peristaltic pumps deliver precise, contamination-free ink transfer - from UV-cure and solvent-based formulations to water-based and specialty inks.
Ink & Printing Challenges
Printing operations demand precise ink delivery without contamination. Pumps must handle aggressive solvent systems, UV-reactive formulations, and delicate water-based inks while maintaining exact flow rates for consistent print quality.
- Precise Metering: Print quality depends on exact, consistent ink delivery
- Chemical Compatibility: Solvents, UV-cure resins, and specialty inks attack pump materials
- Contamination Risk: Metal particles from seals can ruin print quality
- Shear Sensitivity: Some inks change viscosity or color under high shear
- Quick Changeover: Multiple ink colors require fast, clean changes

Why Rotho for Ink & Printing
Purpose-built features for printing applications
Precise Ink Metering
Linear flow-speed relationship ensures exact, repeatable ink delivery. No slip means predictable output at any speed - critical for maintaining color density and print consistency.
- Exact volumetric output
- No slip
- Repeatable batch-to-batch
- Signal controlled
Zero Contamination
Ink only contacts the replaceable hose interior - no mechanical seals, glands, or metal parts in the flow path. Eliminates particle contamination that ruins print quality.
- No seal particles
- No metal contact
- Clean ink delivery
- Single flow path
Chemical Compatible
Seven hose materials handle UV-cure inks, aggressive solvents, water-based formulations, and specialty chemistry. Match the hose to your ink system.
- Solvent resistant
- UV-cure compatible
- Water-based safe
- 7 material options
Fast Color Changes
Reversible flow clears lines quickly. Simple hose replacement enables fast, clean color changes with no cross-contamination between ink batches.
- Reversible clearing
- Quick hose change
- No cross-contamination
- Minimal waste
Recommended Pumps for Ink & Printing
Select the right pump size for your printing application

S5
Max 14.3 GPH
Precision inkjet and small format printing
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S10
Max 54.9 GPH
Medium format and flexographic printing
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S16
Max 209 GPH
Large format and web press applications
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M34
Max 1,297 GPH
Ink circulation and batch manufacturing
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Our engineering team specializes in pumping solutions for printing and ink manufacturing.
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