Ink wastewater treatment machine

This novel machine is designed to treat ink‑contaminated wastewater and convert it into two valuable outputs: a dry solid cake of concentrated ink residues and clean water that can be reused for washing printing machines (e.g., in the flexographic industry), By enabling on‑site water recycling, the system reduces disposal volumes, lowers operational costs, and significantly decreases freshwater demand. The technology matters because traditional treatments often rely on energy‑intensive thermal processes or heavy chemical dosing. In contrast, our solution operates entirely through mechanical separation steps, using a sequence of multifilters and advanced membranes. With no thermal components, total energy consumption remains exceptionally low providing both environmental and economic benefits. The multifilter stage captures the larger flocs, while the membrane unit performs final polishing to ensure that the permeate is clean enough for immediate reuse. The resulting solid cake is compact, stable, and significantly reduced in volume compared to untreated sludge. The system is compact and fully automated. Sensors continuously control flow, pressure, turbidity, and water quality for reuse, minimizing operator intervention and ensuring consistent quality. Proof to date includes successful real-scale trials in industrial printing environments, demonstrating robust production of reusable water. The technology has strong potential to support circular‑water systems across printing and packaging facilities worldwide.