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Narrow-web presses, generally less than 24˝ wide, are making short-runs and quick changeovers possible, while their counterpart, wide-format presses, are ideally suited for longer runs. Numerous narrow-web presses are enhanced with added features that benefit converters.

For short to medium runs, Brandtjen & Kluge's Web Press System offers efficient changeover and setups. The 15.5˝ press is available in offset and/or UV flexo configurations with speeds up to 500 fpm. It comes standard with an unwind unit, an offset printing tower that uses two-cylinder print cartridges, a processor unit, and a folder unit. Benefits of the Web Press System include quick makereadies, low waste, and compatibility with computer-to-plate polyester printing plates. Options, such as variable-image printing, in-line MICR ribbon encoding, rotary foil stamping, and web reinsertion are available.