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DELTA ran demonstrations of an integrated
web converting and packaging line
integrated roll lift, slide control panel and a quick-change knife package.
The company also showed its new Converting Line 380 CL in a modular
design that included two flexo units, die-cutting and a new automatic
turret rewinder. Each module is servo driven and works independently.
Extra units, such as lamination, inkjet, labeling, 100 percent inspection,
hotfoil and varnishing, can be added.
HKM showed its 380 and 280 ranges of rewinders. An additional
rotary die-cutting station on the HKM 380 inspection rewinder enables
production of clean and printed labels, while modular construction offers
a wide range of options. The HKM 280 rewinder can automatically
stop after counting down a defined number of labels regardless of the
machine’s speed, a function which increases speed and productivity.
Impression Technology Europe showed the Rapid Label Printing
Systems, as well as launching a new Rapid finishing line. Built around
the Memjet printhead, the table-top X1 and the floor-standing X2 printers
both produce full color labels at a rate of 18m/min. As the machines
run from a standard PC, each label can be unique, making them suitable
for applications such as tracking or stock control. With virtually
no set-up cost, the unit production cost per label remains the same
whether printing one or 1,000 labels. The new Rapid finishing line is
expected to include a varnishing and semi rotary re-registering system.
Karlville Development demonstrated its SteamBox portable steam
tunnel for shrink sleeve prototyping. The SteamBox simulates the shrink
tunnel process by using a progressive steam pulverization system
along the container in a transversal movement. The portable unit
works for full body applications, half body applications, tamper-evident
applications and multipacks, and can be adapted to different sizes of
containers. Also on display was the company’s K3-Seaming Machine.
Kongskilde showed its pneumatic trim and waste removal systems
for the labeling industry. The company, whose background is in the
paper and plastic industries, has developed a system with non-stick
SECURE SOLUTIONS
DANIELLE JERSCHEFSKE looks at a dedicated division
launched by Kodak at the show
Kodak launched its Security Solutions to converters interested
in providing customers unique brand security and anticounterfeit
systems. The firm provides consulting services to
develop a Brand Protection Strategy, supplies proprietary and
third-party security products, and assists with implementation
that can include monitoring and enforcing services worldwide.
The strategy can be customized to service the precise needs
of each client.
The company supports its consulting services with complete
overt, covert and ultra-covert traceable products such
as ultra low-level markers that can be used as a ‘drop-in’
application for existing processes. These markers provide a
form of chemical encryption and are typically added to the
inks used to print labels and packaging, but can also be used
in varnish overcoat, as well as being extruded into plastics
and threads. Thaddeus Bowen, senior managing consultant
for business, says, ‘the markers are impossible to detect or
reverse engineer, and are non-disruptive to host materials or
the printing and label production processes.’
It launched the new Traceless Anti-Diversion (AD) invisible
inkjet ink and detection system to provide end-of-line marking
and / or serialization to your documents at Labelexpo. The
invisible ink provides security through serialization in the form
of patterns, alphanumeric, and 2D barcodes. The ink does not
respond to UV or visible light.
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