The new printhead features a protected structure around the connection parts 

Kyocera Corporation is set to launch an inkjet printhead featuring a highly robust design dedicated for the textile printing sector.

The textile industry is currently experiencing high demand for digital technologies along with a growing need for inkjet printheads which can withstand severe conditions associated with textile printing

The new design offers the advantage of simultaneous two-colour printing with one printhead and features the company's widest print width of 112 mm (approx. 4 inches), which simplifies equipment design and maintenance by further reducing the number of printheads. 

The company already mass-produces inkjet printheads for textile printing which offer world-class levels of high print speeds with high resolution. By launching a robustly designed printhead, Kyocera addresses a multitude of market demands, thus expanding the possibilities of the digital printing industry.

The rigid metal nozzle plate design can withstand a force of 200 N, which is approximately five times stronger than the impact caused when fabric strikes the nozzle plate during printing.

The design also prevents ink mist generated during printing from entering the printhead by applying sealing material around the connection parts utilized for making interface connections, and  can withstands temperatures between -20 to 80°C.