Defining an Industry

Another new press, to be unveiled at Drupa 2004, is the Gearless 8NG flexo press from Flexotecnica, the flexo division of North American Cerutti Corp. The new central impression press, available in 8 or 10 colors with widths from 40˝-63˝ and speeds up to 1,640 fpm, features a tool-less, quick changeover of print and anilox sleeves; Speedy Clean automatic ink wash-out system, with minimal solvent consumption; and the FNC-3000 print monitoring and management computerized system that incorporates Windows NT, touch screen, icon interface, and storage of all printing parameters. It also includes the SRS (Smart Ride) System and Sleeve Ejector.