For general converting markets

The ProFlex press is available in 13-, 16-, 18- and 20-in. width models. Offered with standard overhead dryers or overhead chill-drum dryers, the press has a unique cylinder-wrap control for managing tension. Diecutting and sheeting are also available. As a standard feature, the press is servo-driven, equipped with touchscreen controls and automated machine diagnostics.

GRAPHIXONE , 513/870-0512, www.graphix-one.com

Requires no UV primer

UV-printable YUPO® FPR 200 synthetic paper is specifically made for UV-hybrid, offset and flexo printing applications. It requires no UV primer, which improves efficiency and reduces the expense of UV print runs. UV printing applications on this 100-percent recyclable paper are extremely durable, with no marking or streaking, co. says.

YUPO CORP. AMERICA , 888/USE-YUPO, www.yupo.com

A splice table option

Co. introduces a pneumatic clamping system as a splice table option for its AccuGuide™ PDG-AP Series positive displacement guides. To grip the web, it uses a bladder clamping system activated by solenoid valves that can be integrated into any converting machine. The pneumatic splicing table can be designed to fit any size PDG.

ACCUWEB, INC. , 608/223-0625, www.accuweb.com

Maintains desired temperature level

The Deublin 6400 series rotating unions maintain the desired temperature level for calender rolls that are up to 3 ft in diameter, with widths of more than 18 ft. Equipped with co.'s "Cartridge Seal" technology, the unions allow operators to carry out on-the-machine replacement of seals because they do not need to be dismantled from the rolls.

DEUBLIN CO. , 847/689-6747, www.Deublin.com

Fast curing on polypropylene substrates

Co. developed a new UV-curable laminating adhesive, called FA33FLA, which can be cured at speeds up to 300 fpm, using one 300-watt-per-in. lamp. Extensive laboratory and field testing has been done with a variety of polypropylenes, co. says, which found that this adhesive works well with substrates that other adhesives were unable to work with.

NORTHWEST COATINGS CORP. , 414/762-3330, www.northwestcoatings.com

Latest addition to co.'s multiwall technology

Outfitted with the industrial arm software and gripper system of the Acromat® 2 palletizer, the Robotic Tube Stacker® is able to stack tubes and finished pinch sacks at seven to eight hands/min. This allows the tuber and pinch bottomer to run at maximum speed. The hands are also smaller, enabling a smoother palletizing job with less creasing and wrinkling of paper sacks, co. says.

WINDMOELLER & HOELSCHER CORP. , 800/854-8702, www.whcorp.com

For short-to-medium runs

The HP Indigo press ws4050 accommodates pressure-sensitive label and shrink-sleeve printing, substrates ranging from 12 to 250 microns and allows unlimited designs with up to seven colors. This includes white and spot colors. Printing speed is 52.5 fpm in four-color mode and 104 fpm in one or two-color mode. The system integrates with downstream finishing units such as digital diecutters, embossers, stampers and sheeters.

HEWLETT-PACKARD CO. , 650/857-1501, www.hp.com

To be unveiled at PRINT® 05, co.'s new enterprise management solution provides both ERP and CRM functionality designed for the unique business workflow of print providers. Developed by Creo, the software lets printers seamlessly integrate print and business workflow to dramatically increase business efficiency and boost profitability. Its highly scalable design can be employed by as few as five users or across many plants by hundreds of users. Modules address core operational needs such as sales force automation, quoting and estimating, job management, purchasing, production planning and scheduling, and financial capabilities. Through JDF connectivity, the enterprise management solution provides the highest degree of integration and performance with the prepress workflows from Creo. Along with an initial offset-print version, support for flexographic and gravure printing operations will be available in future releases.

KODAK CO. , 770/517-7560, fax: 604/437-9891, www.creo.com/EMS

FDA-compliant

The transparent PET LumiLid® XL5 lidding film, now FDA-approved for direct food contact, seals to APET, APET coated board, CPET, PP, HDPE and HIPS. This eliminates the need for different types of films for multiple lidding applications, including containers with pleated corners, co. says. It has a broad sealant range, handles well on high-speed equipment and provides good moisture- and oxygen-barrier protection.

TORAY PLASTICS AMERICA, INC. , 401/294-4511, www.TorayFilms.com

Ideal for motor loads

The Cam-Action Rotary Switches have continuous ratings ranging from 20 to 800 amps at 600 volts, providing up to 12 positions and up to 24 poles. They are ideal for motor loads and feature double-break, silver-alloy contacts enclosed in a rigid thermoset plastic housing. Most models come with a single-, double- or four-hole mount; and a base, door or waterproof mount.

ELECTROSWITCH , 781/335-5200, www.electroswitch.com

Features vibration-free design

Co.'s new line of cut-and-place modules feature a vibration-free design, which significantly prolongs cutting blade or die service life, co. says. It has speeds up to 50 parts-per-min. to be cut, placed and registered to the printed web. With continuous pitch length placement, speeds of more than 1,000 fpm are attainable. This technology is ideal for applications within diaper processing and other healthcare applications.

SCHOBER USA , 513/489-7393, www.schoberusa.com

For plastic and paper label stocks

Co.'s Datalase™ products are UV curable, semi-gloss flexo varnishes that can be applied on plastic and paper label stocks. The coatings have excellent laser imaging properties with low-energy CO2 lasers, co. says. They cure to a smooth satin finish without yellowing and are resistant to scuffs and scratches.

RAD-CURE CORP. , 973/808-1002, www.radcure.com

For co.'s film and sheet extrusion lines

Co. developed a control system, called the Distributed I/O System, for its film and sheet extrusion lines in order to improve machine operation and reduce installation time. The self-contained control module mounts directly on the extrusion equipment, eliminating the need for remote control cabinets and interconnect cables. This cuts installation time by about 50 percent and reduces cable installation cost by 75 percent, co. says.

BATTENFELD GLOUCESTER ENGINEERING CO., INC. , 978/282-9268, www.bge.battenfeld.com

With "detect & reject" capabilities

To reduce costly radio frequency identification (RFID) label damage, co. designs the ALX RFID Print/Apply system, which encodes and prints RFID labels and automatically applies them to cartons, cases and pallets. During the encoding process, it detects and then rejects miscoded or unreadable RFID labels. It can also process labels of various sizes and microchip locations.

AVERY DENNISON , 215/728-8054, www.ris.averydennison.com

For locating static charges

The FMX-003 is a pocket-sized electrostatic fieldmeter used for locating and measuring static charges. It measures static voltages within ±22,000V at a distance of 1 in. and displays the results numerically and in bar graph format. The HOLD button allows the display to retain the static charge reading, which is useful when the display is difficult to see during measurement.

SIMCO INDUSTRIAL STATIC CONTROL , 215/822-6401, www.simco-static.com

Offered on precision sheeters

Co. is offering a splice detector on its precision sheeters to insure that the skids of sheeted stock delivered to the press are free of splices. Mounted prior to the cutter infeed, the detector senses a change in web thickness and signals the reject gate to divert the spliced sheet at speeds up to 300 cuts per min. It can detect a single splice within a pack of up to eight webs.

MAXSON AUTOMATIC MACHINERY CO. , 401/596-0162, www.maxsonautomatic.com

Displayed at Print 05 & Converting 05

Co. will be displaying multiple presses at the Print® 05 & Converting^SM 05 trade show to be held Sept. 9–15 in Chicago. Co. will have an interactive display in its 12,000-sq-ft booth where attendees can see the following sheetfed presses: the Rapida 105 41-in. and the Rapida 142 56-in., six-color plus coater presses and the new Performa 74 five-color press.

KBA NORTH AMERICA , 802/878-9400, www.kbavt.com