One Web's Dual-Weave

Shorter-run work may require a slightly different web offset approach in order to maintain efficiency. "Continuous roll-fed offset harbors a greater tooling cost than any other process due to repeat changes," Yates points out. As an alternate, converters may want to consider intermittent offset presses, such as Gallus' TCS-250. Though these machines run more slowly, typically at 70 fpm, Yates says intermittent designs can provide faster set-ups with flat tooling, no gears, and servo motors for more productive short runs.