Color accuracy in ADA sign fabrication is not optional. When a sign ships with the wrong ink tone, it reflects on your shop, your client, and, in some cases, your compliance record. Nova Polymers built the ColorPro ink tipping machine specifically to solve that problem, giving fabricators a faster, more consistent way to apply color to raised sign surfaces without the headaches that come with manual methods.
If you have been relying on hand-rolling or pad application for your ink tipping, this machine is worth a hard look.
What Is the ColorPro, and What Problem Does It Solve?
The ColorPro ink tipping machine is a conveyor-fed color application system designed to handle the raised surfaces of photopolymer ADA signs. It uses an ink roller system to apply color across those raised areas in a single, controlled pass. That is the part that matters most: control.
Manual ink tipping is inconsistent by nature. Pressure varies, coverage varies, and the time it takes per sign adds up fast on large runs. The ColorPro addresses all of that by standardizing the application process, which means fewer rejects, less rework, and cleaner results across the board.
Key Features Sign Fabricators Actually Care About
Here is what the ColorPro ink tipping machine brings to your production floor:
- Conveyor belt feed with ink roller application. Signs move through on a belt while the roller applies ink to the raised areas. No hand pressure, no guessing, no variation between operators.
- Height adjustment range of 0.020″ to 0.075″. That range accommodates a wide variety of substrate thicknesses, which is important if you are running multiple product lines.
- Adjustable ink application passes. Need more opacity? Run it through again. The machine lets you dial in coverage rather than hoping a single pass does the job.
- Fast ink changeover. Clean-up and ink swaps take 10 to 15 minutes. On a busy production day, that kind of turnaround matters.
- Compatible with standard ink brands. Works with Nazdar inks and supports first surface painting, which removes the need for polymer clear coating.
- Simple height adjustment and setup. Training new employees on this machine is straightforward, which reduces your dependency on experienced-only staff for color application.
Machine Specs at a Glance
For shops evaluating fit, here are the basics:
- Dimensions: 36″ W x 41″ L x 46″ H
- Power: 110 Volt supply
- Conveyor belt with manual leveling adjustment
- Adjustable belt speed and ink roller flow
- Mounted on a stand with casters for mobility
- Larger format options available on request
Where ColorPro Fits Into Your Workflow
The ColorPro ink tipping machine is positioned as part of the broader Nova Polymers fabrication system, which includes Novacryl photopolymer substrates, the Orbital X processor, and ADA design software. If you are already working within that ecosystem, the ColorPro slots in at the color application stage after processing and before final inspection.
If you are not yet a Nova Polymers shop, the machine still works with standard ink brands, so it is not a closed system. That said, the workflow benefits are most pronounced when it is paired with compatible substrates and processing equipment.
Why Consistency in Color Application Matters for ADA Signs
ADA signs have to meet contrast requirements. That is a compliance issue, not just an aesthetic one. When color application is inconsistent, you risk producing signs that look fine to the eye but fall short of measurable contrast standards. The ColorPro ink tipping machine gives you repeatable results, which means you can validate your process, train to a standard, and catch problems before signs ship rather than after.
For high-volume shops in particular, that repeatability is where the machine pays for itself. Getting consistent results on run 400 matters just as much as run 1.
Financing Is Available
Nova Polymers offers financing options for the ColorPro, so capital constraints do not have to be the deciding factor. If the machine makes sense for your production volume, it is worth exploring what a payment structure could look like.
Get the Full Picture
Nova Polymers provides a user manual and product brochure for the ColorPro ink tipping machine, and you can see the machine in action through a product video on the ColorPro product page. If you want to request pricing or ask about the larger format option, you can reach the Nova Polymers team directly through their contact form.
Color matching in ADA fabrication is one of those details that separates shops that produce good work from shops that produce reliable work. The ColorPro ink tipping machine is built around that distinction.
