Ink station assembly for a can decorator

Abstract

An ink station assembly for a can decorator, such as a beverage can decorator, is disclosed herein. The assembly comprises a plurality of mutually cooperating rolls that is arranged for receiving ink and for transferring the ink via the rolls. Each of the rolls is axially rotatable about a respective roll axis. The plurality of rolls includes at least one oscillating roll arranged to oscillate along its roll axis. The assembly further comprises a drive system that is arranged to rotate the rolls and oscillate the at least one oscillating roll. The drive system comprises a first mechanical transmission system arranged for rotating the rolls and a second mechanical transmission system arranged for oscillating the at least one oscillating roll independently of a rotation of the rolls.