Winning Combinations

"Typically speaking, rotary screen is usually required at the unwind end of the press or within the first few print stations," Yates says. "Rotary screen is normally laid down first for the opacity on clear materials." Flexo (UV and water-based) has become the larger portion of Gallus' market in North America, he explains, with rotary screen, hot foil stamping, and embossing included as popular add-ons. These presses fall in the mid-range of web widths—between 10&Mac253; and 16&Mac253;.