Page 42 - Packaging News Nov-Dec 2019
P. 42

42
INNOVATION
LABELS & PACKAGING www.packagingnews.com.au
BIGGEST EVER LABELEXPO FOR ABG
Converting
solutions de-
veloper ABG
– supplied in
ANZ by Cur-
rie Group –
had some 20
solutions on
display at its
booth. Among
the kit show-
cased was the Jetfx digital embellish- ment module for the Digicon Series 3 converting line. The offline, fully-digital system includes two inkjet heads with UV pinning and curing; automated cold foil throw-off; shuttle system for inspec- tion and waste reduction; chill rollers for sensitive materials; prepress software; and food-compliant fluids.
Tremendous range: Wayne Quayle, Currie Group
ROBOTS ARM ESKO CRYSTAL CDI PLATEMAKER
Esko launched a new version of its Crystal CDi platemaker, with inline XPS exposure and a ro- botic arm to move the plates between the units on the system. The new Crystal CDi exposes the front and the back of the plate at the same time, taking a day out of the traditional flexo platemaking system. The robotic arm means that once the plate is inserted into the CDi, no
Time-saving automation: Scott Barry, Esko more human touch is needed.
GALLUS OPTIMISES LABEL POWER
Among the innovations at the Gallus booth was a digital print bar for digitally printing an opaque white; a new quick-change rota- ry die-cutting unit; and further optimised features for conventional narrow web printing on its Labelmaster solution. Speak- ing to PKN, Dierk Wissmann, ANZ national sales manager for Gallus at Heidelberg ANZ said, “The Labelmaster eight-colour now has complete job change in less than three minutes, and that includes printing, foiling and die cutting change.”
Raft of innovation: Thomas Frank (left) and Dierk Wissmann, Heidelberg
SCREEN SAYS NEW SAI PRESS TAKES LABELS TO NEXT LEVEL
Screen GP was launching its new Truepress Jet L350UV SAI inkjet system at Labelexpo, which will print multiple applications including labels of all types, folding cartons, and pouches.
Production speed has been raised significantly to 80 metres a minute. Four scalable variants of the L350 SAI will be available, including E for entry-lev- el, S for Standard, and the flagship Z model for high- est speed of 80 linear metres per hour; there will also be an LM version, using low-migration inks specifically for food packaging applications.
Low migration inks: Peter Scott (left) and Jack Malki
FUJIFILM UNVEILS FIVE NEW FLEXO PRODUCTS
Fujifilm showcased a new Flenex wa- ter-washable plate, processor and water treatment system; a new LED UV curing system and inks; and a new imprinting system. On show for the first time was Flenex FW-FP, Fujifilm’s new water- washable plate for flexible packaging, joined by the upgraded SB-938 FLW wa- ter-washable plate processor and the new Aquarius Water Treatment System.
Water washable: Fujifilm
KONICA MINOLTA LAUNCHES PRINT EMBELLISH FINISH MGI WEB LINE
The Konica Minolta booth at Labelexpo saw the launch of the new MGI Jetvarnish 3D Color+, a webfed high speed print embellish and finish line. Speaking to PKN at the show, David Cascarino, industrial manager at Konica Minolta said, “The configuration on the floor has a flexo printing unit, then the CMYK print engine, then a raised spot UV printer, then foiling, with die cutting, stripping, slitting and spooling to finish.”
High speed print embellishing and finishing: David Cascarino, Konica Minolta
OMET LAUNCHES NEW COMBINATION PRESS
November-December 2019
KURZ LAUNCHES DM-JETLINER
Foiling specialist Kurz launched a new solution to work with HP Indigo digital printers: the DM-Jetliner, which sits in-line in front of the HP Indigo 6800 and 6900. The DM-Jet- liner lays down the foil first, then the HP Indigo prints on top. The Jetliner operates at full press speed. Stephane Royare at Kurz said, “The technology for the Jetliner is devel- oped to provide the optimum solu- tion for label printers.”
Digital foiling solution: Stephane Royare, Kurz
Manufacturer Omet had one of the biggest presses at the show, launching the XFlex X7 combination system which comes with flexo, gravure, flexo wet wash var- nish, tactile raised varnish, and cast and cure (foiling) and finishing including die cutting – all in one print system.
Wayne Quayle, sales manager at ANZ supplier Currie Group said, “The Xflex X7 will open up new applications with its productivity and performance: there is on the fly registration, it prints at 180 me- tres a minute, and complete job change- over takes less than 10 minutes.” ■
New applications: Wayne Quayle, Currie Group


































































































   40   41   42   43   44