Flexographic printing & converting

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The longstanding success of Focus compact Central Impression presses has led to the introduction of a new generation of compact in-line flexographic presses, designed to bridge the gap to the larger WEBFLEX range of machines.
The new PROFLEX 250 is the most affordable modular system on the market. The PROFLEX is available with 2, 4 , 6 or 8 colour configurations and will surely appeal to those with space limitations, but who also have a wide range of printing & converting requirements. The PROFLEX is a true, modular concept and is fully expandable. The print modules are supplied with the same quick-change cartridge system as used for the CENTRAFLEX range, whilst retaining the versatility of the larger WEBFLEX press to incorporate Cold Foil systems, Turn-Bar, Delaminating and a host of other production enhancing facilities. Robust construction techniques ensure stability on all products, from film through to labels, tags & board.

  PROFLEX 250/330

• High speed printing & converting
• Compact in-line press design
• 2, 4, 6 or 8 colours, modular construction
• Quick change cartridge technology
• Fast set ups & rapid changeovers
• Constant anilox rotation & automatic plate throw off
• Infra-red, part or full u.v curing systems
• Roll to roll or roll to sheet converting

Operational Features

The PROFLEX is supplied with splice table & web guide as standard. The unwind can be installed within the main body of the press for those with space restrictions or supplied with a dedicated unwind module. Each print module section has 2 colour print stations with individual drying components. The ink fountains are self-contained, quick-change cartridges with ink pan, metering roll and reverse angle doctor blade. No tools are required to remove or exchange them. Anilox rolls can also be removed within seconds. Automatic plate throw off and constant turning anilox rolls are standard features, whilst twin nip roll drives ensure register stability is fully optimized.

The standard drying system uses progressive infra red units, with lamp intensity matched to press speed. Concentrated impinged air assists drying on the substrate, with excess air being exhausted away from the web. Full or partial U.V drying can be added to the machine specification, giving excellent combination drying opportunities.
The die section module allows up to 3 rotary stations to be supplied, including a sheeting station for roll to sheet applications. This module also includes a dedicated slitting station. One or two rewind turrets can by supplied with direct torque drives suitable for film, label, tag & board substrates. Both the print and die stations have full register adjustment in linear & lateral directions.
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Standard Features

• Unwind
• Web guide
• Splice table
• Modular print stations
• Quick change ink cartridges & anilox rolls
• Infra-red interstation dryers
• Rotary die station
• Slitting
• Waste rewind
• Rotary die sheeter station
• In feed / out feed pacing rolls
• Rewind

Proflex Options

• External unwind module
• Corona treater
• Web cleaner
• 2, 4, 6 or 8 colour configuration
• Video inspection system
• U.V dryers (full or part)
• Chill roll systems
• Turn bar
• Delam/relam system
• Cold foil (foilflex)
• Lamination unwind
• Additional waste rewind
• Additional rotary die station
• Die adaptors
• Rotary dies
• Sprocket punch
• Automatic stacker systems (shingle type or bottom up)Additional crush slitters
• Back scoring system (back slitting)
• Fan folder
• Additional rewind turret
• Print cylinders & gears
• Tint rolls
• Video platemounter (see platemate)
• Ceramic anilox rolls

Technical Specification

UNWIND
Unwind roll diameter	610mm
75mm air core	Standard
Splice table	Standard
Web guide	Standard
External unwind module with 1000mm capacity	Optional
PRINTING MODULES
Print stations per module	2
Minimum number of print stations	2
Maximum printing width	10"(254mm)
Print length range	6 1/2(165mm)" to 20"(510mm)
On run register	Yes
Print gearing	1/8th C.P
Print cartridge	Yes
Dryers	Individual progressive infra-red with impinged air
UV Drying	Optional
Turn bar delam/relam	Optional
ROTARY SLITTING
Pacing roll	Standard
Hardened slitter anvil	Standard
pneumatic crush slitters	2 supplied, more available as an option
REWIND
75mm Air Core	Standard
Rewind Turrets	One supplied, second optional
Independent Drive motor	Yes
ROTARY DIE/SHEETER MODULE
Number of rotary die stations	2 (1 plus sheeter)
Additional die station	Optional
Construction	All steel side frames
Pressure bridge	Yes
Removable anvil roll	Yes
On run register adjustment	Yes
Waste rewind turrent	One supplied, additional - optional
Lamination	Optional
DRIVE
Motor size	5 H.P Minimum
Max speed	(0 to 400F/Min) 0 TO 120 Mts/Min
SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Electrical	380/415V, 3 Phase, 35 Amp
Air supply	Minimum of 100 PSI, 6 CFM, clean air
(Additional volume air supply is required when using options such as Turn Bar, Delam- Relam, Silk Screen, and Ink Pumps etc)