2006-05-01
Business Software
Advanced Vision Tech. AVT offers job quality data management tools for controlling production quality. Write 804, Visit www.avt-inc.com CRC Information Systems The System is a graphic-arts-specific business management system offering everything from estimating to e-commerce. Write 805, www.crcinfosys.com DiMS! organizing print By allowing printers to harness information on a centralized, Web-enabled database, DiMS! provides the ability to link internal information systems, track production data, and integrate operations with key clients and suppliers. Write 806, Visit www.dims.net EFI Offers document management tools from creation to print. Write 807, Visit www.efi.com J HEIDELBERG Prinance is the core of an integrated software
Environmental Controls
ADWEST Technologies RETOX™ dual-bed regenerative thermal oxidizers provide 99+% VOC control for a variety of print processes. Write 821, Visit www.adwestusa.com Anguil Environ. Systems Provides regenerative thermal, recuperative and catalytic oxidizers for VOCs, Hazardous Air Pollutants, and NOx. Write 822, Visit www.anguil.com The CMM Group Custom-designed regenerative thermal, catalytic and recuperative thermals destroy up to 99.9% of emissions in air streams and provide thermal efficiencies up to 97%. Write 823, thecmmgroup.com Control Instruments Solvent vapor monitoring systems reduce the cost of operating ovens/dryers. Write 824, www.control instruments.com Dec-E-Tech Oxidation systems are designed for high reliability with max. destruction efficiency. Write 825, www.decetech.com J G.F.
Folders/Gluers
ADI International In-line folder/gluer integrates with any printer/slotter for cost-efficient production. Write 837, www.arcdoyle.com American Int’l Mach. Supplier of the Signature™ brand of folder/gluers with 24 models in sizes from 24˝ to 57˝. Write 838, Visit www.aim-inc.net B. Bunch Company Offers a wide range of equipment for in-line use with label, tag, and forms presses. Write 839, Visit www.bbunch.com J BOBST GROUP USA Extensive range of folder/gluers produce a great variety of boxes in a wide range of sizes at high production speeds. Write 840, www.bobst group.com See Ad p. 39 Brandtjen & Kluge Complete
Plates
Agfa Offers the Thermostar P970–ideal for VLF applications–and the Thermostar P971 thermal imaging plate. Write 160, Visit www.agfa.com J ANDERSON & VREELAND Offers digital prepress systems and conventional photopolymer processors and plate mounters. Platemaking materials include a range of solvent and water-wash sheet photopolymer, liquid photopolymer, rubber compounds, matrix and accessories. Write 161, Visit www.anderson vreeland.com, See Ad p. 8 J BETA INDUSTRIES The Betaflex 334 Flexo Plate Analyzer eliminates bad plates early in production cycle. Measures flexo plates, negatives, proofs, prints for true dot area, ruling, dot quality. Write 162, Visit www.beta screen.com, See Ad p. 7 BPS Printing Systems Offers state-of-the-art
pp.0506 CAD-CAM
Cimex CAD design and machining software for packaging and manufacturing professionals. CimPACK for diemakers now has two levels to accommodate all diemaker’s needs. Write 151, Visit www.cimexcorp.com Data Technology The most complete line of samplemakers/plotters for the packaging industry. Write 152, Visit www.data technology.com EngView Systems EngView Systems' prodecuts work together with any CAD system to boost the design process by easy creation of customized standards. Write 153, Visit www.engview.com Esko-Graphics ArtiosCAD offers conceptual design, product development, and prototyping. The complete 3D integration allows for quick prototyping of designs and presentations, eliminating communication errors and reducing design review cycles.Kongsberg cutting and creasing tables provide
pp.0506 Coating-Laminating
American Int'l Machinery The Signature™ brand of sheet-to-sheet laminators accommodate single- or double-faced corrugated board up to 8,000 sph and stock sizes up to 63˝. Write 286, www.aim-inc.net Billhofer USA, Inc. Supplier of laminating and coating equipment for the graphic arts industry. Write 287, Visit www.billhofer usa.com J BOBST GROUP USA INC. Offers variety of coating and laminating equipment, including the ROTOMELT, hot melt technology for p-s tapes, labels, and specialties; ROTOEXTRUDER, which coats and laminates by single or tandem extrusion; and the CL 1000, custom-built coating and laminating triplex line. Write 288, Visit www.bobst
pp.0506 Curing Equip
J AAA PRESS INT’L LIGHTouch™ UV Curing Systems offer Slim-line mobile lamp microcassettes up to 600 W with COOL heat management. Write 319, Visit www.aaapress.com, See Ad p. 30 J AETEK UV SYSTEMS UV curing systems for narrow, mid, and wide format presses. Applications include UV inks, varnishes, laminating adhesives, coatings, and silicone release coatings. Write 320, Visit www.aetekuv.com See Ad This Page For Aetek UV Write 320 A.W.T. World Trade The Accu-Cure™ UV Drying System is engineered for high-speed curing of vinyl, polyesters, paper, and other heat-sensitive substrates. The computer-designed cooling system minimizes heat transmission to stock in
pp.0506 Diecutting-Diemaking
J ACTION ROTARY DIE Manufacturing and retooling of engraved rotary cutting dies and print cylinders for the narrow-web converter. Introducing male/female dies and molecularly enhanced tool steels. Write 350, Visit www. actionrotary.com For Action Rotary Write 350 Adams Technologies Automated steel rule bending systems, laser dieboard systems, routers for strippers and counter cutters, water-jet rubber-cutting systems. Write 351, www.adams technologies.com Allsons Inc. Supplier of custom punches at affordable prices for diecutting. Write 352, Visit www.allsons.com American Die Techn. A complete line of CNC and EDM dies. Our cryogenic treating process extends the die life
pp.0506 Prepress Input
Agfa Packaging Solutions The AgfaScan XY-15 Plus is an oversized A3 format CCD flatbed scanner for high-productivity scanning. A hand-selected, premium 8,000-element CCD allows it to achieve a maximum density of 4.1 and resolution up to 15,000 ppi. Write 186, Visit www.agfa.com Artwork Systems ArtPro®, PackFlow™, LabelFlow™, FlexoCal™, and Hybrid Screening. System platforms are designed for Macintosh and Windows NT and support multiple output devices. Write 187, Visit www.artwork-systems.com J BETA INDUSTRIES Betalog Imagesetter Densitometers measure film to densities of 6.00+, maintaining imagesetter calibration, halftone quality. Model 77 measures large film on a light table, while Betalog 150
pp.0506 Prepress Output
Agfa The Sherpa 43 Inkjet System for contract proofing offers multi-density ink capability, optimal color accuracy, and a digital workflow. Write 196, Visit www.agfa.com J ANDERSON & VREELAND Digital proofing systems include digital halftone proofers and digital inkjet proofers from leading-edge manufacturers. Write 197, Visit www.anderson vreeland.com, See Ad p. 8 Artwork Systems Products support multiple output devices, including all common proofers, imagesetters, and platesetters. Write 198, www.artwork systems.com J BETA INDUSTRIES The full line of magnifiers, loupes, and microscopes from 5x to 300x fill every requirement in the film, plate, and print
pp.0506 Prepress Software
Agfa CristalRaster for PostScript-based stochastic screening technology for true photographic quality color reproduction. Write 209, Visit www.agfa.com J ANDERSON & VREELAND Anderson & Vreeland offers Digital prepress workflow systems, including Artwork Systems, RIPit Systems, Agfa Apogee Series and Xitron. Write 210, www.anderson vreeland.com, See Ad p. 8 Artwork Systems NEXUS provides total integration of the Artwork Systems leading front-end, back-end technologies. Write 211, Visit www.artwork systems.com J BETA INDUSTRIES BetaTab data acquisition software effortlessly captures calibration data and images to improve calibration, communication, and collaboration. Write 212, Visit
pp.0506 Rolls/Cylinders
J AAA PRESS INT’L Praxair™ laser-engraved ceramic anilox rolls; tint sleeve kits. Write 569, Visit www.aaapress.com, See Ad p. 30 Advanced Cylinder Repair Provides “In Press” cylinder repair services. Serves the offset, web, and flexo industries. Write 570 American Die Technology Anvil rolls and printing cylinders for narrow-web flexo equipment with web widths to 30˝. Write 571, Visit www.amdie.com American Roller Company American Roller Company designs and manufacturers rollers and specialty roller coverings. Write 572, Visit www.american roller.com Apex North America Offers ink metering auxiliaries for the flexo and coating industry. Develops the UltraMelt laser
pp.0506 Stamping-Embossing
American Die Technology Rotary hot stamping dies are precision-engraved using high-quality, solid brass for optimal performance and durability. Write 635, Visit www.amdie.com American Int’l Machinery Rotary- and platen-style foil stamping/embossing systems. Foil systems are either retrofits or complete rotary stamping systems. Write 636, www.aim-inc.net J BOBST GROUP USA Hot-foil stamping, embossing, and hologram application on flat bed, Foilmaster or rotary Steuer presses for all commonly used materials. Write 637, www.bobst group.com, See Ad p. 39 Brandtjen & Kluge Kluge EHD and EHF series presses combine heat, strength, and precision, giving you striking graphic finishing capabilities.
pp.0506 Surface Treating
J AAA PRESS INTERNATIONAL AAA Press International carries the full Enercon line of corona treaters and accessories, including the TL Max and XL Series Narrow Web Corona Treaters. These treaters feature easy electrode maintenance, increased treating power, and ducting for ozone removal. Surface tension measurement solutions are also available to monitor the effectiveness of your treatment process. Write 679, www.aaapress.com, See Ad p. 30 Corona Designs For more than 30 years, Corona Designs, Inc. has been at the leading edge in “over the top” technology in narrow web to wide web corona treater stations, 1-20 KW corona generators, aluminum and stainless steel
Presses Combination
J AQUAFLEX Visit www.aquaflex.com Model Speed (fpm) Web Width (in.) Max. Printing Width (in.) ELS Servo 10,13 13 750 Instaprep 500 10, 13 13 LX 500 13, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26 26 Write 452 on Reader Service Form, See Ad p. 46 Brandtjen & Kluge Visit www.kluge.biz Model Speed (fpm) Web Width (in.) Combo 500 15.75 Write 453 on Reader Service Form W.R. Chesnut Engineering
Presses-Digital
J HEWLETT-PACKARD www.hp.com/go/DPS-Industrial Model Colors Web Width (in.) Image Width (in.) Indigo ws4000 4-6 13 12 Write 464 on Reader Service Form, See Ad p. 33 J Mark Andy Visit www.markandy.com Model Web Width (in.) Colors DT Series 13 N/A Write 465 on Reader Service Form, See Ad p. 35 and 65 Nilpeter Inc. Visit www.nilpeter.com Model Colors Width (in.) Speed (fpm) DL3300 5 13 45 Write 466 on Reader Service Form Xeikon America
Presses-Flexo (Narrow-Web)
ABETOS/INFLEXCO, S.A. Visit www.intermach.com Model Print Width (in.) Colors Self-adhesive flexo presses Power 7, 10 4, 6 Leader 7, 10 2, 3, 4 SUPER Power 16-6 16 6 Flexo central impression presses Master 400 16, 24 4, 6 Junior 16, 24 4, 6 Write 471 on Reader Service Form J AQUAFLEX Visit www.aquaflex.com Model Web Width (in.) Max. Printing Width (in.) Speed (fpm) ELS Servo 10,13 10,13 750 Instaprep 10,13 10,13 500 LX 26 13,16,18,20,24,26 500 FPC Servo 20-32 32 1,000 Write 472 on Reader Service Form, See Ad p.46 Bell-Mark Visit www.bell-mark.com Model Width Repeat Speed (fpm) 1234 HS-FD 4˝ 12˝ 275 1238 HS FD 8˝ 12˝ 275 1834 HS FD 4˝ 18˝ 375 18310 HS FD 10˝ 18˝ 375
Presses-Flexo (Wide-Web)
Bell-Mark Sales Co. Visit www.bell-mark.com Model Width (in.) Repeat (in.) Speed (fpm) Wide-web to 80 to 80 1,000 Write 495 on Reader Service Form BHS Printing Machinery Visit www.bhsprint.de Model Web Width (in.) Max. Print Width (in.) Speed (fpm) Flexline Vario 26.5,34,40, 26,33.5,39.5, 1,300- 52,64 52,64 1,600 Flexline Compact 26.5,28.5,32.5, 26,28,32,40, 650- 40.5, 52.5,64.5 52,64 1,000 Flexline Intro 23 to 65 22 to 67 1,300 Write 496 on Reader Service Form J BOBST GROUP USA INC. Visit www.bobstgroup.com Model Type Colors Width Range (in.) Speed (fpm) EF 4020 Gearless CI 8 43.7-48.75 984 EF 4010 Gearless CI 8 31.2-54.6 1,148 GF 3020 Geared CI 6 31.2-54.6 656 SF 2020 Stack Type 1-8 23.4-54.6 656 DS 1010 Downstream Gearless 8 31.2-66.3 984
Presses-Gravure
ATN (Part of the DCM Group) Model Print Width (in.) Print Repeat (in.) Max. Speed (fpm) ATENA 22,26 or 30, 33.5 12.5-28 or 17-34.6 820 Write 514 on Reader Service Form J BOBST GROUP USA INC. Visit www.bobstgroup.com Model Type Width Range (in.) Max. Speed (fpm) RS 5002 High speed, high volume 31-55 1,830 RS 3003 Versatility, multipurpose 28-55 1,160 RS 4004 Short runs, quick changeover 25-65 820 RS 4000 Short runs, quick changeover 25.5-65 820 RS 1200 Cost effective, entry level 33.5-49.25 984 RS 1250 Cost effective, entry level 33.5-49.25 984 Write 515 on Reader Service Form, See Ad p. 39 J COMEXI
Presses-Letterpress
J DRENT GOEBEL Visit www.rdpmarathon.com Model Speed (fpm) Web Width (in.) Non Perfecting - LS Series with RDP SOLID™ Sleeve Insert Technology LS-68 1500 26 LS-85 1500 33 LS-100 1800 38 Non Perfecting LG-200 1500 20 LG-260 1500 26 LG-330 1500 33 LG-380 1800 38 LF-200 1200 20 LF-260 1200 26 Write 530 on Reader Service Form, See Ad p. 9 J GALLUS Visit www.gallus.org Model Web Width (in.) Max. Printing Area
Presses-Offset (Sheetfed)
J HEIDELBERG Visit www.heidelberg.com Model Max. Sheet Size (in.) Max. Printing Area (in.) Speed (sph) Speedmaster 23.62x29.13 23.031x29.134 15,000 CD 74 Speedmaster 28.346x40.157 27.559x40.157 15,000 CD 102 Speedmaster 29.53x41.34 29.13x41.34 18,000 XL 105 See Ad p. 92 KBA North America, Sheetfed Division Visit www.kba-usa.com Model Max. Sheet Size (in.) Speed (sph) KBA Rapida 74 (2-10 units) 20 x 29 15,000 KBA Rapida 105 (2-10 units) 29 x
Presses-Offset (Web)
Brandtjen & Kluge Visit www.kluge.biz Model Speed (fpm) Web Width (in.) Offset 500 15.75 Write 546 on Reader Service Form J DRENT GOEBEL Visit www.drentgoebel.com Model Web Width Max Print Width Speed (fpm) VSOP 520 20.561 20.61 1,200 VSOP 850 33.561 33.61 1,200 VSOP 1120 44.61 43.761 1,200 VSOP 1250 49.261 48.861 1,200 Vision 20.561 20.61 1,000 Novaprint 680 27.61 26.561 1,500 Novarprint 760 30.61 29.561 1,500 380V 38.561 38.61 1,800 SR200 20.561 20.61 1,200 SR260 26.561 26.61 1,000 Write 547 on Reader Service Form, See Ad p. 9 J GALLUS
Printers
Century Systems, Inc. Distributor of barcode printers, scanning equipment, thermal ribbons, labels and tags, printing accessories, and label design and printing software. Write 859, Visit www.century systems.com Degrava Systems The Degrava DP8500 was engineered with in-plant printers and converters in mind for an affordable, simple solution that provides a logical bridge between traditional presses and high-end digital systems. Features include automatic color registration, no complex maintenance or cleaning procedures, digital quality and flexibility, and more. Write 860, Visit www.degrava.com Jetrion Jetrion provides digital printing and inkjet expertise, with digital ink, hardware, and integrated solutions for digital printing. Write 861, Visit www.jetrion.com J KODAK The
SPECIAL ISSUE: Equipment & Materials Specifier
The May issue of packagePRINTING presents the 2006 Equipment & Materials Specifier. This issue can be used as a valuable resource to identify the products and companies that you are looking for to improve the operating performance of your business. A wide range of equipment and materials needed by package printers is highlighted in this issue.
Substrates
Acpo Offers clear, matte, thermal transfer printable, UL registered, easy release and UV resistant polyesters. Write 993, Visit www.acpo.com Acucote A founding member of The Brand Protection Alliance and member of NASPO and the CACP. Write 994, www.acucote.com AET Films Provider of flexible packaging, product labeling, consumer packaging, and graphic media films. Write 995, aetfilms.com Alufoil Products Co. Offers laminated foils, available in text weights from 15 lb. through 80 lb., and in cover weights. Write 996, www.alufoil.com API Foils Hot stamping foils and supplies: metallic, pigment, pearl, specialty, and holographic foils. Write 997, www.
