IME180 Ink Mist & Coating Vapor Extractor
Targeted extraction and filtration for ink mist, coating vapors, odor, and airborne particulates around press and converting equipment.
IME180 is designed to collect airborne contaminants close to the source before they spread through the surrounding production area. Dual-stage filtration, variable fan speed, filter-condition monitoring, and custom mounting allow Prime UV-IR to configure the extractor around the press, coater, or converting line.
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Capture Ink Mist and Coating Vapors Near the Source
Ink mist and coating vapors can migrate beyond the press or coating station, settling on equipment and contributing to airborne contamination in the surrounding production area.
IME180 is designed to collect these contaminants close to where they are generated.
The extraction system can be positioned above the misting source using application-specific mounting hardware, allowing the unit to be retracted or extended as required by the machine configuration.
Key Outcomes
Capture airborne ink and coating mist near the production source.
Filter particulates down to 3 microns through the carbon stage.
Reduce odor associated with compatible inks and coatings.
Adjust fan speed from 0% to 100%.
Monitor filter condition through an integrated air-pressure sensor.
Replace filters through a slide-out tray.
Configure the mounting assembly around the press or coater.
Return filtered air to the production area where appropriate.
Dual-Stage Filtration
Filter Both Larger and Finer Airborne Particulates
IME180 uses two filtration stages:
1-inch disposable foam filter — MERV 1–4, capturing particulates down to approximately 10 microns
3/16-inch carbon filter — MERV 7, capturing particulates down to approximately 3 microns while also helping reduce odor
Using two filtration stages allows the system to address different particulate sizes while adding odor-control capability through the carbon filter.
Airflow Configured Around the Application
Adjust Extraction to the Misting Source
IME180 uses axial fans rated up to 200 cfm each, with fan speed adjustable from 0% to 100%.
That gives the system flexibility to match extraction airflow to the specific press, coating station, and mist-generation conditions rather than operating only at a fixed fan speed.
Filter Condition Monitoring
Know When Filters Need Attention
An integrated air-pressure sensor monitors system conditions and alerts plant personnel when filter replacement is required.
LED indicators provide:
system I/O status
air-pressure fault indication
This gives operators a direct maintenance signal rather than relying only on a calendar-based replacement interval.
Slide-Out Filter Replacement
Simplify Routine Maintenance
IME180 uses a slide-out filter tray to provide direct access to the filtration elements.
The design allows maintenance personnel to replace the foam and carbon filters without disassembling the entire extraction unit.
Custom Mounting Around the Misting Source
Position Extraction Where Contaminants Are Generated
The IME180 mounting assembly is custom designed for the application.
Mounting brackets support retraction and extension of the extractor above the misting source, allowing the unit to be positioned around the press, coater, or machine geometry.
The uploaded sheet also illustrates the front, cross-sectional, and mounted-bracket views of the system, reinforcing that the extractor is intended to be integrated directly above the contamination source.
Designed Around the Press or Coating Line
IME180 should not be treated as a generic room-air filtration product.
Prime evaluates the production equipment, location of the mist source, available mounting space, airflow requirements, maintenance access, and surrounding machine geometry before determining the extraction configuration.
The unit can be custom designed for web coaters using:
knife coating
offset coating
gravure
direct gravure
Mayer rod
reverse roll
knife-over-roll
Works Across Multiple Ink and Coating Types
Extraction for Solvent, Water-Based, and UV Processes
Prime identifies IME180 for press and converting lines using:
solvent-based materials
water-based materials
UV inks and coatings
The system is intended to address airborne mist, vapor, particulates, and odor generated around compatible printing and coating processes.
Where IME180 Fits
Applications
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Extraction around compatible coating or printing stations where airborne mist is generated during production.
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Mist and vapor collection for compatible label and decal printing or coating lines.
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Source extraction around packaging printing and coating processes using solvent, water-based, or UV materials.
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Applicable to production environments where ink or coating mist may migrate from the process.
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Source extraction for compatible security-printing processes.
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Can be integrated into compatible printing or coating lines where airborne contamination is generated.
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Especially relevant to web coaters and converting equipment using gravure, reverse-roll, Mayer rod, or other coating methods.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | IME180 |
|---|---|
| Filtration Stage 1 | 1 in. foam filter |
| Foam Filter Rating | MERV 1–4 |
| Foam Filter Particle Size | Down to 10 microns |
| Filtration Stage 2 | 3/16 in. carbon filter |
| Carbon Filter Rating | MERV 7 |
| Carbon Filter Particle Size | Down to 3 microns |
| Filter Replacement | Slide-out tray |
| Fan Type | Axial |
| Fan Capacity | Up to 200 cfm each |
| Fan Speed | 0%–100% |
| Indicators | I/O and air-pressure fault |
| Filter Monitoring | Integrated air-pressure sensor |
| Mounting Assembly | Custom designed per application |
| Mounting Brackets | Retractable / extendable above mist source |
Support Beyond Installation
Support for the Life of the Extraction System
Prime’s involvement continues after installation.
Customers have access to technical support, replacement filtration components, and application assistance throughout the operating life of the system.
As press layouts or production requirements change, Prime can also evaluate mounting, airflow, or integration changes where practical.
Talk Through Your Application
Where Is the Ink or Coating Mist Being Generated?
Press layout, coating method, mist source, available mounting space, airflow requirements, and maintenance access all affect extraction-system design.
Talk with a Prime application specialist about the production line and determine how the IME180 should be positioned and configured around the process.
Related Products
For coating and converting lines that also require inline drying.
For web-fed applications using heated-air drying.
See the category page to explore all Ink Mist Extractors .