IME360 High-Capacity Ink Mist & Coating Vapor Extractor
High-capacity source extraction for ink mist, coating vapors, odor, and airborne particulates around industrial production equipment.
IME360 is designed for applications requiring greater extraction airflow and more flexible positioning around the contamination source. Dual-stage filtration, variable fan speed, tool-less positioning arms, a chemistry catch tray, and optional 360-degree baffle repositioning allow Prime UV-IR to configure the extractor around the machine and process.
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Capture Airborne Contaminants at the Source
Ink mist, coating vapors, and airborne particulates can migrate beyond the process area and settle on nearby equipment or circulate through the surrounding production space.
IME360 is designed to capture these contaminants close to where they are generated.
The system can be repositioned around the machine using tool-less positioning arms and an optional filtration baffle plate, helping the extraction zone stay aligned with the active mist source as the process or machine geometry changes.
Key Outcomes
Capture ink mist and coating vapors close to the process source.
Move significantly more air than smaller extractor configurations.
Adjust fan speed from 0% to 100%.
Filter larger and finer airborne particulates through two filtration stages.
Reposition the extractor without tools.
Rotate the mounting assembly through a 160° range.
Add optional 360° baffle repositioning.
Collect chemistry through a stainless-steel catch tray.
Monitor filter condition through pressure-fault indication.
Dual-Stage Filtration
Filter Both Larger and Finer Airborne Particulates
IME360 uses two filtration stages:
1-inch 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
This combination allows the system to address a wider range of airborne contaminants produced by printing, coating, and converting processes.
Higher-Capacity Airflow
Up to 1240 cfm Per Axial Fan
IME360 uses axial fans rated up to 1240 cfm each, with fan speed adjustable from 0% to 100%.
That higher airflow capability makes the IME360 a better fit for larger mist sources, wider process areas, or production lines where a smaller extractor would not provide sufficient capture volume.
Reposition the Extractor Around the Process
Tool-Less Extension, Retraction, and Rotation
IME360 uses positioning arms that allow:
tool-less retraction
tool-less extension
up to 160° of rotation
This gives operators or maintenance personnel more flexibility when positioning the extraction head around the mist source without rebuilding the mounting assembly.
That is one of the clearest reasons the IME360 exists relative to the IME180.
Optional 360° Air Filtration Baffle
Reposition the Extraction Zone Through a Full Rotation
An optional stainless-steel air-filtration baffle plate provides 360° repositioning.
This allows the extraction opening to be redirected around changing machine geometry or different contamination points while maintaining the same mounted system.
Chemistry Catch Tray
Collect Condensed or Settled Chemistry
IME360 includes a stainless-steel chemistry catch tray with a removable spout.
This provides a dedicated collection point for material that settles or condenses within the extraction assembly, helping keep the extractor easier to service and maintain.
Filter Monitoring
Know When the System Needs Attention
IME360 includes LED indicators for:
system I/O
air-pressure fault
The pressure-fault indication gives operators a direct signal when airflow conditions suggest the filtration system requires attention.
Designed Around the Production Equipment
IME360 should not be positioned as a generic room-air purifier.
Prime configures the extractor around:
machine geometry
mist source location
required airflow
mounting access
operator access
filter-service access
chemistry collection
production width
That application-specific integration is what makes the system useful on printing, coating, converting, finishing, and decorating equipment.
Where IME360 Fits
Applications
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High-capacity mist extraction for press environments where airborne ink or coating material is generated near the print or coating section.
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Source extraction for coating lines, laminating equipment, and converting machinery where overspray, vapor, or mist develops around the process.
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Extraction around packaging printing and coating lines using compatible ink and coating chemistries.
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Airborne mist collection around finishing lines applying compatible coatings to wood substrates.
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Extraction around coating and finishing processes used in flooring production.
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Mist and vapor capture around compatible coating and decorating systems used on metal substrates.
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IME360 can also be configured for other production environments where airborne mist or coating residue needs to be captured near the source.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | IME360 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fan Type | Axial |
| Fan Capacity | Up to 1240 cfm each |
| Fan Speed | 0%–100% |
| Indicators | I/O and air-pressure fault |
| Chemistry Catch Tray | Stainless steel with removable spout |
| Positioning Arms | Tool-less extension / retraction |
| Rotation | Up to 160° |
| Baffle Plate Option | Stainless steel, 360° repositioning |
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, mounting assistance, and application support throughout the operating life of the system.
As machine layouts or production conditions change, Prime can also ev
Talk Through Your Application
Does Your Process Need Higher-Capacity Mist Extraction?
Mist volume, machine geometry, required airflow, contamination source, chemistry, and maintenance access all influence extraction-system design.
Talk with a Prime application specialist about the process and determine whether IME360 — or another Prime extraction configuration — is the right fit.
Related Products
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For web-fed production lines that also require heated-air drying.
For coating and converting lines that need inline hybrid drying in addition to mist extraction.