StarLine^TM

Nibs for broad line markers and high lighters

StarLine Ink Specific Nibs

New StarLine AQ for water-based inks

StarLine AQ was developed specifically for water-based inks, using new bicomponent fiber technology. It binds the fibers together with just the right amount of firmness and porosity, without the use of resins. The absence of resins lowers the cost and allows for more control of the nib's void volume. This results in smoother flow and integral lines. AFFCO has experience using this technology in other products for a variety of applications. Now that it has been perfected for pen nibs, AFFCO is proud to introduce this patented technology to the writing instrument industry. Now there is a low cost alternative to aligned-fiber nibs, and StarLine AQ has even better flow characteristics.

This nib undergoes a proprietary process that was developed to optimize nib performance with the latest dry erase inks. The result is a smooth flowing nib with good laydown and line integrity. Because this application is so popular and new inks are being so rapidly introduced, AFFCO embarked on an R&D project to provide unmatched performance with the new dry erase ink systems. Its performance makes it a cost effective alternative to nibs using aligned fiber technology.

The one nib that works equally well in water-base and alcohol-base inks. This general purpose nib offers the advantages of reduced inventory and eliminates the threat of selecting the wrong nib. With a long history of on-time delivery and consistent performance, StarLine GP established AFFCO's reputation in the writing instrument industry.

AFFCO's technical support people will listen to your needs, review your specifications, develop the process, and provide prototypes for your evaluation. We have the knowledge and the tools to develop custom nibs that will deliver peak performance with the newest ink systems.

Statistical process control (SPC) is employed to ensure accurate and consistent nibs. This includes the precise control of the die cutting process, which ensures that the nibs you get will feed smoothly through the automated assembly equipment without jamming. SPC is also used at every treatment phase, ensuring that the nibs provide consistent ink uptake, laydown, and writeout. Instrumentation to measure these parameters is on hand and routinely used for each batch.

AFFCO has the qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis capabilities to evaluate incoming materials and final product. Strict control of the entire process, under one roof, provides traceability of all raw materials to their point of origin.
 

Materials of construction Nontoxic ingredients StarLine AQ: Bicomponent polyester fiber StarLine DE and GP: Resin bonded polyester fiber

Packaging  Sealed in clear bags, boxed Quantity per package depends on nib size

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