StarFire SG1024/SA Printhead

The SG1024/SA printhead, also known as StarFire SG1024/SA, is a high-performance, drop-on-demand inkjet printhead designed primarily for industrial and textile applications. It features 1024 independent channels arranged in 8 rows on a single nozzle plate, enabling resolutions up to 400 dpi, with all nozzles capable of being fired. The unit is compact, self-contained, and built for durability, utilizing materials that withstand abrasion and resist damage. StarFire SG1024/SA Printhead supports continuous ink recirculation and operates with single-color inks at 400 dots-per-inch. The printhead is compatible with various ink types, including solvent, UV-curable, and aqueous inks. It is known for consistent output and long service life thanks to its robust and repairable construction.

A variant, the SG1024/SA-2C, supports two-color operation at up to 200 dpi resolution with two separate ink paths, each having 512 nozzles arranged in 4 rows, also designed for industrial applications with continuous ink recirculation, suitable for UV-curable, solvent, and aqueous inks.

StarFire SG1024/SA Printhead features:

• 1024 addressable jets (nozzles) for detailed and precise printing.

• Print width of 64.96 mm (2.55 inches).

• Native resolution of up to 400 dpi.

• Native drop size around 10 picoliters (pl) specifically for the 10PL version, with other available options such as 7pl and 25pl drops.

• Metal nozzle plate technology for durability and abrasion resistance.

• Compatible with a variety of inks including UV-curable, organic solvents, and aqueous inks.

• Operating temperature range up to 50°C (122°F).

• Continuous ink recirculation feature to maintain print quality and reduce clogging.

• Integrated heater and temperature sensors for precise ink viscosity control.

• OEM accessible non-volatile memory for operational data storage.

• Suitable for applications like sand casting, metal printing, textiles, wide-format graphics, and other industrial uses.

This StarFire SG1024/SA Printhead is robust, repairable, and designed for long service life, often used with popular printer brands like Epson, Roland, Mimaki, and others. It supports binary and grayscale jetting for high productivity and print quality.

In summary, the StarFire SG1024/SA is a versatile, durable, and high-resolution industrial printhead suitable for demanding printing processes with a fine 10 picoliter drop size for precision.