Label.Com Gets New Aquaflex Press
BRADFORD, Pa.—Label.Com accepted delivery of a new, innovative Aquaflex flexo label press in December 2006. The press uses servo technology that has only recently been introduced to the narrow web label market. This is the first press of its kind in the northwestern PA region.
Label presses generally have a mechanical drive shaft connected with gears and shafts. Servo technology replaces the shaft and gears in this new press. Multiple motors throughout the press communicate with a central computer to keep printing and cutting in perfect register.
Although most labels are .006˝ to .007˝ thick, servo technology expands the material capabilities from .001˝ thick film (plastic) to .012˝ thick tags. So new products printed on this press can be thin plastic-wrap labels for water bottles to heavy, durable signs.
The central computer will be connected to the press manufacturer over a high speed internet line for technical assistance and upgrades.
A newly designed ultra-violet ink curing system is included with the press and was imported from Germany for this installation.
Additional capabilities include up to 22˝ label lengths, UV coatings, foil-stamped graphics and very thin non-adhesive films. Call toll-free 877-522-5266 for more details.
