ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Printing & Duplicating Equipment

Carton Coder offers 1-min changeovers with no tools.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:49:31 -0500

Available with thermal transfer or hot foil printing technology, off-line Model ACF-400 handles cartons, sleeves, blister packs, and leaflets from 0.1-6 mm thick. Stainless steel unit operates in either intermittent or continuous motion mode and can be switched via setting on touchpad. Operating at speeds up to 262 fpm, servo-driven ACT-400 handles cartons from 2 x 2.75 in. to 15.75 x 15.75 in. in size and transports cartons using bottom belt and upper pressure roller.

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Flatbed Screen Printer has automatic/semi-automatic modes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:35:45 -0500

Able to print images up to 17 x 12 in., ICN-M15 FP operates at single-color speeds to 720 iph and is designed for decoration of nameplates, promotional products, panels, signs, and other items up to 5 in. high. Setup and operation are facilitated via 4-way micro-adjust screen clamp system and micro-adjust print head, while production speeds are optimized by integrated vertical motion tooling table that drops to have operator unload product.

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Lithography System enables micropatterning of features.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:41:14 -0500

Utilizing Smart Filter technology, which incorporates micro-optical techniques to project master images directly onto diverse substrates, maskless SF-100 XTREME enables micropatterning of features as small as 1 micron. System features precise substrate movement and inline, confocal camera system to optimize overall system results. Users can customize SF-100 XTREME to provide precise energy levels, exposure wavelengths, and minimum feature sizes for application.

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Screen Printing Systems feature electronic controls.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:41:14 -0500

Able to handle any pre-printed material from any printing process, Spartanics-Systec Fineprint Cylinder Screen Printing Line features automatic compensation for screen stretch or shrink, enabling multiple print passes. Rapid electronic controls replace manual adjustments and store up to 2,500 job parameters. Accommodating ultra-thin substrates down to 12 microns, printers are suited for RFID labels, flexible circuitry and luminescent panels, flexible solar panels, and textile transfers.

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Web Cooling Process System minimizes cleaning maintenance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:32:38 -0500

Designed for web offset presses, Ironman(TM) Integral Web Cooling Process System eliminates condensate on chill rolls, marking on downstream rollers, and smoke in pressroom. System is available in web widths for 16-96 page presses in single and double-web configurations for printing speeds up to 3,550 fpm. Replacing tilt-box design web guides downstream, L-wrap roller turns horizontal web downwards by 90° angle. Silicone application unit seals both sides of web and increases web moisture.

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Ink System is suited for organic solar cell fabrication.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:42:46 -0500

Designed for use in research applications, Plexcore® PV ink system consists of 2 inks which are custom-designed to work together including p/n photoactive ink and hole transport ink that are both solution-processable. Organic ink system is developed around photovoltaic technology.

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Color Tabletop Pad Printer offers tagless label printing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:57:19 -0500

Featuring pad compression capability of 120 lb at 80 psi, Model ICN-B100 handles items as tall as 4.25 in., including part fixture. Illuminated plate system provides visibility to work area, while variable inking and print frequency controls allow operator to regulate print opacity. In addition to promotional products, sealed cup pad printer is suited for printing apparel tags, medical and electronic devices, and tagless T-shirts and other garments.

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Platesetters image up to 250 lpi.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:35:21 -0500

Offering computer-to-plate solutions, Presstek Compass Series includes 4-page Models 4015 and 4038 capable of imaging plates up to 26.96 x 26.33 in. at rate of 15 and 38 plates/hr, respectively, and 8-page Models 8022 and 8030 for imaging plates up to 45.7 x 37.4 in. at 22 and 30 plates/hr, respectively. Aurora Pro chemistry-free plates, supporting run lengths up to 25,000, require only water wash prior to mounting on press and offer resistance to UV inks and solvents.

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Precision Screen Printer is suited for foam cups.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:43:39 -0500

With ability to print plastic, paper, and biodegradable plastic disposable cups from 3½ to 24 oz sizes, Model T-4 offers multi color printing by running parts through machine second time. Laser/servo system registers second and third colors by reading leading edge of first color image, while servo controlled turret and print stroke provide speed with overload protection. UV curing has air cooled quartz insulator to protect heat sensitive foam from distortion.

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Digital Imaging Systems offer various finishing options.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:54:07 -0500

Pro 906EX, Pro 1106EX, and Pro 1356EX support document management needs of Central Reproduction Departments, Print for Pay, and Data Center environments by seamlessly integrating printing, copying, and scanning. Printing speeds range from 90-135 ppm, depending on model, while color and B/W scanning occurs at 80 spm. All units are controlled through color touch panel display and support range of finishing options, including automatic in-line ring binding.

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Screen Printers feature post print verification.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:54:01 -0500

Offered in 3 models, Horizon Screen Printers are available with HawkEye(TM) post print verification technology, which isolates faults through rapid good/bad verification. Depending upon model, image acquisition speeds range from 750-1,700 mm²/sec. Horizon 01i offers accuracy up to 2.0 Cpk at ±25 microns, while Horizon 03i is available with Cyclone understencil cleaning technology, which combines longer intervals between paper roll changeovers with minimized changeover times.

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Pad Printing Laser combines high-speed and high-accuracy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:02:02 -0500

Operating at speeds to 45 ips, bench-top sized Rapid Fire Cliche Maker comes with PC and uses 10 W CO2 laser to etch polymer pad printing plates to depths from 18-60 microns. Dot size of one tenth of one thousandth of one inch enables extremely fine lines and details, including half tones and 4-color process cliches. Laser-powered system produces etched polymer plates, available in 2 different styles with 10,000 or 20,000 impression lifespans.

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Cushion Mounting Materials are suited for corrugated printing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:35:58 -0500

Based on open-cell urethane foam technology, E/bak(TM) cushion mounting materials are used to build thickness on cylinder as well as provide cushioning and absorb vibration in corrugated printing process. Allowing for printing on rough surfaces, they maintain high solid ink density for consistent print results over entire press run. Dark green foam with skin surface is available in 0.040, 0.060, and 0.080 in. thicknesses and is 60 in. wide.

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Digital Offset Presses are available with UV printing option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:37:13 -0500

With UV printing option for Presstek 52DI and 34DI digital offset presses, UV waterless inks dry instantly as each sheet exits onto transport ramp, under UV lights, and into high-pile delivery system. It allows printing on full range of plastics and specialty substrates and enables high-fidelity reproduction on non-porous materials and uncoated stocks. Presstek 52DI is 52 cm press with maximum sheet size of 510 x 360 mm, while 34DI is 34 cm press with max sheet size of 340 x 460 mm.

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Computer-to-plate Recorders support large plate formats.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:36:41 -0500

Featuring large format capacity, fast imaging speeds, and flexible automation, PlateRite Ultima 48000 Series computer-to-plate (CTP) recorders ensure precise laser imaging onto plate sizes up to 114.1 x 53.1 in., equivalent of 96 A4-size pages. Satisfying plate needs of 80-page web presses, PlateRite Ultima 40000 Series platesetters support 89.7 x 62.9 in. plates, equivalent of 80 A4-size pages.

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Thermal Transfer Bar Code Label Printer is 6 in. wide.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:36:40 -0500

Available with 203 and 300 dpi resolutions, Tharo H-600 Series printers eliminate need for any PC allowing users take unit to another location. Units feature high-speed USB 2.0 interface for fast data transfer, real-time clock for time/date stamping of labels, EASYLABEL® Start software for custom designing and printing labels, and large media window for easy viewing/monitoring of supplies.

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Machine Control Software helps minimize downtime.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:55:17 -0500

Designed to optimize process control, operator efficiency, and machine utilization, Instinctiv(TM) v9 features UI that incorporates control of HawkEye(TM) post-print inspection technology to facilitate and accelerate paste on pad verification. HawkEye operates at line beat rate, delivering go/no-go indication for each board and isolating faulty boards in real-time. Paste on pad deposit percentages are displayed on set-up bar chart, with variable window, within process.

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Screen Printer offers substrate printing to 24 x 24 in.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:55:17 -0500

Delivering flexible substrate image size range from 1.50 x 2.00 in. to 24 x 24 in., Photon Vi handles large board products up to 16.5 lb in weight and 0.236 in. thick. Fully adjustable transport rails and 2-speed board transport control system with software time lag control enable product size conversion to large boards. Platform is pre-configured with upgraded understencil cleaner deploying 4-stage head, providing cleaning for 24 in. wide image using wet, vacuum, and dry strokes.

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Squeegee System features self-cleaning design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:42:29 -0500

Based on microprocessor-controlled torque actuators, Permalex Paste Manager helps eliminate problem of solder paste sticking to squeegee inside SMT printer. Sticking can cause delays and defects within SMT printer, as cycle time must be delayed until solder paste has completely dropped from squeegee before next squeegee can initiate. Electronically actuated system achieves 90% cleaning action in 3.9 sec for 14 in. long squeegee.

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Printer uses eco-solvent inks for indoor/outdoor prints.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:41:14 -0500

Oce CS9160 delivers print speeds of up to 197 sq-ft/hr at 720 x 720 dpi resolution. Environmentally safe, 64 in. printer utilizes 440 ml ink cartridges and accepts coated and uncoated media for indoor and short- to mid-term outdoor applications of up to 3 yr, without lamination. VariaDot imaging technology produces dots with variable drop sizes to deliver fine details, smooth gradients, and sharp images. Optional infrared dryer is available.

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