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2021 Updated Safety Training Videos

The Three Roll Mill and Vertical Post Mixer safety training videos have been updated to cover the most recent changes to the ANSI standards. The ANSI Vertical Post Mixer Safety Standard (B177.2 - Safety Standard Printing Ink Vertical Post Mixers) and the ANSI Three Roll Mill Safety Standard (B177.1 Safety Standard Printing Ink Three Roll Mills) were revised with new requirements for both pieces of equipment in 2017. The new safety training DVD's include new sections covering the revised requirements. Contact the NAPIM office at napim at napim.org for ordering information.
ANSI Vertical Post Mixer Safety Safety Standard (ANSI B65 177.2) Revised - June 2017

The purpose of this standard (ANSI B65 177.2) is to provide standardized guidance, advice and recommendations to both equipment designers and equipment operators aimed at reducing the risk of injury to personnel during the operation of vertical post mixers. The information contained in this standard is intended to be used in conjunction with the development, implementation and maintenance of process-specific in-house safe operating procedures, safety training, inspection and maintenance programs, and other accepted means of minimizing hazards associated with the operation of vertical post mixers. The 2011 standard is available through the American National Standards Institute.

British Coatings Federation Dispersion Safety Guide

This document, developed by the British Coatings Federation is intended to provide advice on the safe operation of dispersion machinery and equipment used in the manufacture of paint, printing ink and allied products. It focuses primarily on the risks associated with the use of dispersion equipment and does not attempt to include all risks associated with ink and paint manufacture. BCF Dispersion Guide

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Safety Training Video

Responsive image The 2021 Vertical Post Mixer Safety Training DVD is now available. This important training tool explains and demonstrates the safety features and safe operating procedures prescribed in the 2017 ANSI Safety Standard B177.2 Printing Ink Vertical Post Mixers.

Members:$175 plus shipping
Non-Members:$200 plus shipping
Mixer Safety Devices
Responsive image Complete description of all required VPM safety devices
Emergency Stop Devices
Responsive image The purpose, function, operation and location of VPM eStops are demonstrated
Proper Operating Procedures
Responsive image This video clearly demonstrates the proper operating procedures for safe VPM operation.
Training and Equipment Maintenance
Responsive image This video details the proper training and maintenance procedures as oultined in the ANSI VPM Safety Standard Z177.2.
ANSI Pring Ink Three Roll Safety Safety Standard (ANSI B65 177.1) Revised - June 2017

The purpose of this standard (ANSI B65 177.1) is to provide standardized guidance, advice and recommendations to both equipment designers, equipment operators (referred to in this standard as authorized persons), and equipment owners aimed at reducing the risk of injury to personnel during the operation of three-roll printing ink mills. The information contained in this document is intended to be used in conjunction with the development, implementation and maintenance of process specific/in-house safe operating procedures, safety training, inspection and maintenance programs and other accepted means of minimizing hazards associated with the operation of three-roll printing ink mills. The 2011 standard is available through the American National Standards Institute.

NAPIM Three Roll Mill Safety Training Video

The printing ink three roll mill is commonly used in the manufacture of certain types of printing inks. The proper operation of this equipment is critical to providing a safe working environment in printing ink manufacturing plants. This 2014 safety training video was produced by the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers' Health and Safety Committee. It was developed following the requirements of ANSI Standard B65/NAPIM 177.1 Safe Operation - Printing Ink Three Roll Mills. This concise,thirteen minute video provides a complete overview of three roll mill safe operating procedures. It is intended to be used to enhance direct, supervised training conducted by an experienced, competent and authorized mill operator. The information below describes the information provided on the video training:

Members:$100 plus shipping
Non-Members:$150 plus shipping