Press Accessories - General

With an objective of maintaining "zero downtime," Catapult Print recognized that insufficient anilox and parts cleaning was a hindrance in achieving this goal. Since incorporating the Flexo Wash Handy 2x2 Anilox Cleaner however, Catapult Print has found significant reductions in downtime.

Ideal for applications with variable web widths, the Fife DSE-45 from Maxcess International is able to sense multiple webs and web width changes without requiring manual or automated repositioning.

HP has announced a new printhead design for the HP PageWide C500 press that can be installed as an upgrade. The printheads enable higher performance with an improved nozzle architecture, ink savings, and an extended lifespan of consumables.

ePac has emerged as a disruptive entity in the flexible packaging industry with its innovative business model of fast speed to market via digital printing technology. The company has turned to Enercon for corona treating in its lamination processes.

During PRINTING United (Oct. 23-25 in Dallas), Color-Logic will be highlighting how its print enhancement solutions can be utilized for brand empowerment. Throughout the show, printed samples demonstrating the Color-Logic process will be on display, spanning conventional and digital printing processes.

Flexo Wash is exhibiting a range of cleaning technology from its comprehensive portfolio at Labelexpo 2019 in Brussels, along with well-known products and its new generation of cleaning systems.

Focus Label Machinery will be running Rotometrics EZ Clean Stripping Rollers at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe. A replacement for existing stripping rollers, EZ Clean features a treated surface that allows a break in the waste matrix to be repaired on its own without the press being shut down.

Martin Automatic will exhibit the Martin MBSF and Martin LRD at Labelexpo Europe 2019 in Brussels. Both devices have been sold to the All4Labels Group and will be delivered at the end of the event for use on the Gallus Labelmaster 440 flexo press.

Karville's decision to use thermal laminators from Vetaphone Corona has allowed it to offer a fully integrated surface treatment solution to its customers that reflects the quality of its own product.

Vetaphone has added a Web Cleaner to its portfolio of products to facilitate single-source supply for all narrow-web converters. The new unit, which can be single- or double-sided, is available in four standard web widths and features high-quality elastomer cleaner rolls and perforated adhesive rolls ensure that all contamination is removed.