Focus Flexography Brochure - Focus Label Machinery, Ltd

Take a closer look 

at Focus Flexographic Printing & 

Converting Technology 

Focus moves 

into new purpose 

built facility 

Focus Label Machinery Ltd have recently 

completed their move to a brand new, 

purpose built manufacturing facility, 

situated adjacent to their existing factory 

in Bingham, Nottingham. 

The new facility comprises a 20,000 sq. ft 

manufacturing plant, as well as new sales offices, 

meeting rooms and customer reception areas. 

Their former factory building will also be fully 

refurbished as a dedicated assembly facility and 

incorporated into the new development, creating a 

30,000 sq. ft facility.

Manufacturing review 

The £1.5 million investment, which also includes new CNC machining centres, lathes and 

cylindrical grinding equipment is designed to further increase manufacturing capacity, 

improve work flow and reduce delivery times. 

Focus Director, David Lee explains "There has been a 

steady increase in demand in recent years, as we have 

moved into new and expanding export markets. We have 

also gained market share in our domestic and European 

markets, against strong competition. At the same time, we 

have continued to develop and strengthen our ranges of 

equipment, with the introduction of new flexo presses and 

ancillary machinery. 

Obviously, with this growth in machine sales, comes the 

increased demand for technical support, tooling and spare 

parts. All of this created a real strain on our manufacturing 

capacity and we took the decision to expand. The 

investment in a new factory and equipment was an essential 

step in the development of Focus Label Machinery and will 

enable us to continue to improve our manufacturing 

operation and technical support for our customers.' 

As well as the additional new factory and office space, 

Focus also have a dedicated Customer Training Centre, 

catering for the training requirements of customers from all 

over the world. The Centre also provides a full time 

demonstration facility for the entire range of printing 

presses, platemaking systems and other ancillary 

equipment supplied by Focus. 

The investment in technology is backed by our investment in 

quality people. Technical experts who will listen and turn your 

ideas into solutions to meet your needs. Focus recognises 

that we require different approaches and promote flexibility in 

our design & manufacturing systems. Importantly, you can 

speak directly to our staff in all departments who are happy to 

share their expertise and assist our clients. 

Innovation comes from listening to our clients and our 

continued drive to make improvements and take a leading roll 

in our industry. 

We have invested heavily in installing the best systems to 

link our design, research & development departments with 

production. We design all our equipment from mechanical 

concepts through to electrical & control systems. We use 

the latest in CAD/CAM/CNC manufacturing technology to 

ensure every piece of equipment or part that we supply 

conforms to its requirements. Inward supply of materials 

is controlled through to production, inspection, storage & 

despatch of components from our warehouse to you the 

client.

Focus has a dedicated assembly area, where specialist 

technicians work on all aspects of systems & machine 

assembly. Many orders are unique to a client and only by 

having our own dedicated staff can we ensure that quality 

and full flexibility are maintained. Final testing for equipment 

is carried by our own Print Technicians prior to despatch. 

Contents 

Webflex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 

Proflex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 

Reflex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 

Centraflex . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 

Foilflex & Screenflex .10-11 

Platemate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Platemaking systems . . .13 

FLEXOGRAPHIC CONVERTING SYSTEMS

WEBFLEX STANDARD FEATURES WEBFLEX SPECIFICATION 

LARGE CAPACITY UNWIND MODULE 

AUTOMATIC ROLL LIFT 

WEB GUIDE 

SPLICE TABLE WITH PNEUMATIC CLAMPS 

IN FEED / OUT FEED PACING ROLLS 

AUTOMATIC TENSION CONTROL SYSTEM 

MODULAR PRINT STATIONS 

QUICK CHANGE PRINT CARTRIDGES 

AUTOMATIC SELF-CLEAN PLATE SYSTEM 

SUPER LIGHT ANILOX ROLLS 

DOCTOR BLADE CASSETTE 

VARIABLE INFRA-RED & FORCED AIR INTERSTATION 

DRYERS 

U.V DRYERS (OPTIONAL) 

ROTARY DIE STATION MODULES (Heavy Duty) 

SLITTING MODULE 

WASTE REWIND TURRET 

ROTARY DIE SHEETER MODULE (Heavy Duty) 

REWIND MODULE 

ADVANCE PLC SEQUENCE CONTROL 

CENTRAL TRANSMISSION DRIVE MOTOR 

WEBFLEX OPTIONS 

UNWIND MODULE 

CORONA TREATER 

WEB CLEANER / ANTI STATIC SYSTEMS 

1 to 10 COLOUR CONFIGURATIONS 

VIDEO INSPECTION SYSTEM 

U.V DRYERS (Full or Part) 

CHILL ROLL SYSTEMS 

COOLER SYSTEMS 

TURN BAR 

DELAM/RELAM SYSTEM 

COLD FOIL(FOILFLEX) 

LAMINATION UNWIND 

SILK SCREEN 

ADDITIONAL WASTE REWIND TURRETS 

ADDITIONAL ROTARY DIE MODULES 

ROTARY DIE TOOLING 

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 

SUPER LIGHT CERAMIC ANILOX ROLLS 

VIDEO PLATEMOUNTER (see PLATEMATE) 

ROTARY DIE LIFTING CRANE 

UNWIND MODULE 

UNWIND ROLL DIAMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000mm 

75mm AIR CORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

ROLL LIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

SPLICE TABLE 

REWIND MODULE 

REWIND ROLL DIAMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800mm 

75mm AIR CORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

REWIND TURRETS . . . . . . . . . . . .ONE SUPPLIED, 2nd OPTIONAL 

INDEPENDENT DRIVE MOTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES 

OPERATOR CONTROLS 

PRINTING MODULES 

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PRINT MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINT MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 

MAXIMUM PRINTING WIDTH . . . . . . .13”(330mm) OR 17”(430mm) 

PRINT LENGTH RANGE . . . . . . . . . . .6-1/2(165mm) to 24”(609mm) 

ON RUN REGISTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360 Deg 

PRINT GEARING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 /8th C.P 

DRYERS . . . .Individual 4Kw Progressive Infra-red with impinged Air 

U.V DRYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optional 

TURN BAR/DELAM/RELAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optional 

ROTARY SLITTING MODULE 

PACING ROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

SLITTER ANVIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

PNEUMATIC CRUSH SLITTERS . . . . .2 Supplied (more available as 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .option) 

ROTARY DIE /SHEETER MODULE 

NUMBER OF ROTARY DIE MODULES . . . . . . . . .Two (1 + Sheeter) 

ADDITIONAL DIE MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optional 

NUMBER OF DIE STATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .One per Module 

CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .all Steel Side Frames 

PRESSURE BRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES 

DIE CLAMPING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pneumatic 

REMOVABLE ANVIL ROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES 

ON RUN REGISTER ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES 

WASTE REWIND TURRET . . . . . .One Supplied, Additional Optional 

LAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optional 

DRIVE: 

MOTOR SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 H.P Minimum 

MAX SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(0 to 320F/Min) 0 TO 150 Mts/Min 

SUPPLY REQUIRMENTS 

ELECTRICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380/415V, 3 Phase, 100Amp 

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) 

Unwind Module 

Control Panel 

Print Station 

Die Station Module 

Digital Inkjet Rewind Module

WEBFLEX 330/430 

Take a look at the WEBFLEX specification & price ratio and we think you 

will want to take a closer look at what Focus can provide for your 

production requirements 

When the Focus design team set about developing a new generation of 

converting presses, they had a single goal in mind. To produce the ultimate 

performance machine, which would meet the demands of the modern 

converting & packaging industry. High productivity and consistent quality 

are essential in an increasingly demanding market place. In the WEBFLEX, 

we have launched a truly modular press, packed with advanced features to 

ensure you meet your production quotas head on. 

This is a heavy duty converting press, supplied with a unique 3 Zone 

Tension Control system, ensuring absolute register stability over a wide 

range of substrates from unsupported film through to labels, high density 

carton board and packaging materials. The print modules are supplied 

with the ultimate, rapid-change cartridge system, which is self-contained 

can be removed in seconds and exchanged without the need for tools. 

In addition, we have produced a range of ancillary equipment, such as 

Cold Foil systems, Silk Screen, Turn-Bar, Delam/Relamination and a host 

of other production enhancing facilities that make the WEBFLEX the best 

value flexographic press available today. 

OPERATION FEATURES 

The WEBFLEX is supplied with a large capacity unwind module with 

automatic roll lift, splice table & web guide as standard. Each print 

module is supplied with an individual infra-red drying system, with 

impinged airflow over the substrate, plus waste air extraction. In addition, 

U.V dryers can also be installed, allowing for full U.V or combination 

drying techniques for various types of ink. The ink fountains are selfcontained, 

quick-change cartridges with ink pan, metering roll, reverse 

angle doctor blade & anilox roll. All cartridges are fully interchangeable 

and can easily be removed or exchanged, without the need for tools. 

Focus have also introduced an automatic self-clean plate system, to 

remove used ink at press stops, combined with automatic plate throw off 

and constant turning anilox rolls. 

The unique 3-Zone Tension System ensures register stability is 

maintained through any speed variations or changes during the run. The 

3-Zone System monitors and adjusts tension at the unwind, print, die 

cutting & rewind sections. 

Individual die section modules are supplied with quick release pneumatic 

locking clamps and on run register adjustments in all directions. The 

frames are heavy duty steel construction, designed to cope with carton 

cutting & creasing applications. A dedicated slitting module is also 

supplied. 

One or two rewind turrets can be supplied, with direct torque drives 

suitable for film, label, tag & board substrates. Operator controls are 

conveniently located at each module for easy & safe machine operation. 

HIGH SPEED PRINTING & CONVERTING 

IN-LINE PRESS DESIGN 

1 to 10 COLOURS, MODULAR CONSTRUCTION 

RAPID CHANGE CARTRIDGE TECHNOLOGY 

FAST SET UPS & RAPID CHANGEOVERS 

CONSTANT ANILOX ROTATION & AUTOMATIC PLATE THROW OFF 

AUTO CLEAN PLATE SYSTEM 

NFRARED, PART OR FULL U.V DRYING SYSTEMS 

ROLL TO ROLL or ROLL TO SHEET CONVERTING NEW WEBFLEX SERVO (Separate information available) 


2 colour press 


PROFLEX STANDARD FEATURES PROFLEX SPECIFICATION 

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 


REWIND 

PROFLEX OPTIONS 

EXTERNAL UNWIND MODULE 


WEB CLEANER 

2, 4, 6 or 8 COLOUR CONFIGURATION 


U.V DRYERS (Full or Part) 


TURN BAR 

DELAM/RELAM SYSTEM 



ADDITIONAL WASTE REWIND 

ADDITIONAL ROTARY DIE STATION 

DIE ADAPTORS 

ROTARY DIES 





FAN FOLDER 



TINT ROLLS 


CERAMIC ANILOX ROLLS 


UNWIND 

UNWIND ROLL DIAMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .610mm 

75mm AIR CORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

SPLICE TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

WEB GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

EXTERNAL UNWIND MODULE with 1000mm capacity . . .Optional 

REWIND 

REWIND ROLL DIAMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .610mm 

75mm AIR CORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

REWIND TURRETS . . . . . . . . . .ONE SUPPLIED, 2nd OPTIONAL 

INDEPENDENT DRIVE MOTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES 


PRINT STATIONS PER MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PRINT STATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINT STATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 

MAXIMUM PRINTING WIDTH . . . . . .10”(254mm) or 13” (330mm) 

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 

U.V DRYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optional 

TURN BAR/DELAM/RELAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optional 

ROTARY SLITTING 

PACING ROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

HARDENED SLITTER ANVIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

PNEUMATIC CRUSH SLITTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Supplied 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(more available as option) 


NUMBER OF ROTARY DIE STATIONS . . . . . . . .Two (1 + Sheeter) 

ADDITIONAL DIE STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optional 

CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .all steel side frames 

PRESSURE BRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES 

REMOVABLE ANVIL ROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES 

ON RUN REGISTER ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES 

WASTE REWIND TURRET . . . .One supplied, additional: optional 

LAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optional 

DRIVE: 

MOTOR SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 H.P Minimum 

MAX SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(0 to 400F/Min) 0 TO 120 Mts/Min 


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 


NEW PROFLEX SERVO 

(Separate information available) 

Print Station 

Die Station 

Web Cleaner 

Extended Control Box 

UV Dryers 

Digital Inkjet 

Stacker Turnbar-delam/relam unit

Chambered ink 

fountain 

The longstanding success of Focus compact Central Impression 

presses has led to the introduction of a new generation of compact inline 

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. 


COMPACT IN-LINE PRESS DESIGN 

2, 4, 6 or 8 COLOURS, MODULAR CONSTRUCTION 

QUICK CHANGE CARTRIDGE TECHNOLOGY 


CONSTANT ANILOX ROTATION & AUTOMATIC PLATE THROW OFF 

INFRA-RED, PART OR FULL U.V CURING SYSTEMS 

ROLL TO ROLL or ROLL TO SHEET CONVERTING 

Roll ink fountain 

Stage 1 

Stage 2 

PROFLEX 250/330 OPERATION FEATURES 

Stage 3 

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. 


REFLEX STANDARD FEATURES REFLEX SPECIFICATION 

UNWIND 

WEB GUIDE 

SPLICE TABLE 

PRINT MODULE 


INFRA-RED INTERSTATION DRYER 

ROTARY DIE STATION 

SLITTING 

WASTE REWIND 



REWIND 

REFLEX OPTIONS 

RE-REGISTER SYSTEM 

IN LINE INTERFACE FOR DIGITAL SYSTEM 

EXTERNAL UNWIND CAPACITY UPGRADE (1000mm Dia) 


WEB CLEANER 


U.V DRYER (Full or Part) 

CHILL ROLL SYSTEM 

TURN BAR 




DIE ADAPTORS 

ROTARY DIES 





FAN FOLDER 



TINT ROLLS 



APPLICATIONS 

LASER SHEETS COMPUTER LABELS BLANK LABELS 

COLOUR LABELS & LABEL STOCK THERMAL LABELS 

SYNTHETIC LABELS PRINTING & CONVERTING PRE-PRINTED 

STOCK VARNISHING VALUABLE DATA FINISHING 

Standard Machine With Unwind Module Option & Turn Bar 

Stacker Option 

UNWIND 

UNWIND ROLL DIAMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610mm 

75mm AIR CORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Std 

SPLICE TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Std 

WEB GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Std 

EXTERNAL UNWIND MODULE with 1000mm capacity . . . Optional 

REWIND 

REWIND ROLL DIAMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610mm 

INDEPENDENT DRIVE MOTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES 

75mm AIR CORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Std 

REWIND TURRETS . . . . . . . . . .ONE SUPPLIED, 2nd OPTIONAL 


PRINT STATIONS PER MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 

with No Cost Option of Conventional 2 Roll system or Enclosed Ink 

Fountain, with Quick Change Ceramic Anilox Roll, Reverse Angle 

Doctor Blades, Auto Plate Throw Off & constant turning Anilox Rolls 

MAXIMUM PRINTING WIDTH . . . . . . . . 10”(250mm), 13” (330mm), 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17”(430mm) 

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 

U.V DRYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional 

TURN BAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional 

TOOLING (START UP PACK) 

RE-REGISTER SYSTEM . .Servo Driven with touch panel control unit 


PACING ROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Std 

HARDENED SLITTER ANVIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Std 

PNEUMATIC CRUSH SLITTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Supplied 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (more available as option) 


NUMBER OF ROTARY DIE STATIONS . . . . . . . Two (1 + Sheeter) 

ADDITIONAL DIE STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional 

CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . all steel side frames 

PRESSURE BRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES 

REMOVABLE ANVIL ROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES 

ON RUN REGISTER ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES 

WASTE REWIND TURRET . . . . One supplied, additional: optional 

LAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional 

STACKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional 

DRIVE: 

MOTOR SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 H.P minimum 

MAX SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (0 to 400F/Min) 0 TO 120 Mts/Min 

SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS 

ELECTRICAL . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum 380/415V, 3 Phase, 40 Amp 

AIR SUPPLY . . . . . . . MINIMUM OF 100 PSI, 6 CFM, CLEAN AIR 



Shingle Stacker Register System 

Print Station 2 Roll Ink Fountain 

Digital Inkjet Slitting Section 

Control Panel 

Corona Treater & 

Web Cleaner 

Unwind Module Rotary Die Station

REFLEX 250/330/430 OPERATIONAL FEATURES 

REFLEX offers an economic solution to convert and finish any preprinted 

web from a Digital or Conventional source. The Servo driven 

system controls the web position to ensure perfect register control 

across a wide range of substrates for multi pass Printing, Varnishing or 

Die Cutting operations. 

Every REFLEX is provided with tooling ‘Ready to Go”, for Printing, 

Varnishing, Die Cutting, Rewinding or Sheeting. 

REFLEX is a compact Converting Tool that has the versatility to be used 

as an independent Printing & Converting press if required 

IN LINE OR INDEPENDENT OPERATION 

ONE TOUCH REGISTER CONTROL (OPTION) 

FULL DIGITAL FINISHING & CONVERTING SYSTEM 

COMPACT DESIGN & WORK FLOW SOLUTION 

FAST, EASY SET UP 


INFRA-RED & FULL U.V CURING OPTION 

AUTO PLATE THROW OFF & CONSTANT TURNING ANILOX 

ROTATION 

ROLL TO ROLL AND ROLL TO SHEET FACILITY 

The REFLEX system can be used in line with any other Digital 

Printing equipment or used as an independent converting tool for 

maximum efficiency. 

An optional one touch digital register system tracks a pre-printed 

Register mark enabling further converting processes such as Printing, 

Spot Varnishing, Rotary Die Cutting & Sheeting and finishing of the end 

product. The REFLEX is supplied with Automatic web guide & splice 

table, a single colour print module with IR drying or U.V Option. Quick 

change Ink cartridges are standard for fast changeovers. 

The Die Station module allows up to 3 Die Stations including a Sheeter 

station for Roll to sheet applications. Various stacking facilities are 

available. 

One of two Rewind Turrets can be supplied with independent direct 

torque drives. 


CENTRAFLEX STANDARD FEATURES CENTRAFLEX SPECIFICATION 

Standard 5+1 

Centraflex Press 

CENTRAFLEX STANDARD FEATURES 

UNWIND 

WEB GUIDE 

SPLICE TABLE 

PRINT STATIONS 


DOCTER BLADE CASSETTES 

INFRARED INTERSTATION DRYERS 

ROTARY DIE STATIONS 

SLITTING 

WASTE REWIND 


REWIND 

CENTRAFLEX OPTIONS 

EXTERNAL UNWIND MODULE 


WEB CLEANER 

4,5 or 6 COLOUR CONFIGURATIONS 

REVERSE PRINT FACILTY (1 + 5 Colours) 


U.V DRYER 

ADDITIONAL VARNISH STATION (Allows 6 + 1) 


TURN BAR (2 + 3 Colours max) 





DIE ADAPTORS 

ROTARY DIES 





FAN FOLDER 



TINT ROLLS 



Standard 

Machine 

Full UV Water Cooled 

6 +1 Centraflex Press 

250-330 

UNWIND 

UNWIND ROLL DIAMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610mm 

75mm AIR CORE 

SPLICE TABLE 

WEB GUIDE 

EXTERNAL UNWIND MODULE with 1000mm capacity . . . . Optional 

REWIND 

REWIND ROLL DIAMETER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610mm 

75mm AIR CORE 

REWIND TURRETS . . . . . . . . . . . ONE SUPPLIED, 2nd OPTIONAL 

INDEPENDENT DRIVE MOTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES 

PRINTING (CENTRAL IMPRESSION) 

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PRINT STATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRINT STATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

MAXIMUM PRINTING WIDTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13”(330mm) 

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 

U.V DRYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After 6th Colour , Optional 

REVERSE PRINT (1 + 5 COLOURS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Option 

TURN BAR (2 + 3 COLOURS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Option 


PACING ROLL 

HARDENED SLITTER ANVIL 

PNEUMATIC CRUSH SLITTERS . . . 2 Supplied (more available as option) 


NUMBER OF ROTARY DIE STATIONS . . . . . . . Three (2 + Sheeter) 

ADDITIONAL DIE STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional 

CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . all steel side frames 

PRESSURE BRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES 

REMOVABLE ANVIL ROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES 

ON RUN REGISTER ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES 

WASTE REWIND TURRET . . . . One supplied, additional : optional 

LAMINATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional 

DRIVE: 

MOTOR SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 H.P Minimum 

MAX SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (0 to 400F/Min) 0 TO 120 Mts/Min 


ELECTRICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380/415V, 3 Phase, 35 Amp 

AIR SUPPLY . . . . . . . . MINIMUM OF 100 PSI, 6 CFM, CLEAN AIR 


as Turn Bar, Delam-Relam, Silk Screen, and Ink Pumps etc) 

Print Station 

Sheeting Station 

Video Inspection 

NEW CENTRAFLEX 

UV/IR 6 + 1 COLOURS 

(Separate information available)

CENTRAFLEX 5+1 COLOURS 

With Auto Tension Unwind 

CENTRAFLEX 250 OPERATIONAL FEATURES 

The new generation CENTRAFLEX is possibly the most compact 6 Colour 

flexographic press on the market, with unrivalled standard features. 

Without modification, the CENTRAFLEX will print and convert 

unsupported film substrates through to labels, tags & heavy board. The 

Central Impression concept is a proven success for all ranges of materials 

and specialist applications. The all-new, highly efficient drying system 

allows press speeds comparable with most in-line converting equipment 

The print stations are supplied with a quick-change ink cartridge system, 

whilst anilox rolls may be changed in seconds, all without the need for 

tools. Versatility is also a key feature of the CENTRAFLEX, with Reverse 

Print, Rotary Cold Foil, Turn-Bar, Lamination and a host of other 

production enhancing facilities available. 


COMPACT CENTRAL IMPRESSION PRESS DESIGN 

4,5 or 6 COLOUR OPTION 



CONSTANT ANILOX ROTATION & AUTOMATIC PLATE 

THROW OFF 

INFRARED & PART U.V CURING SYSTEMS 

ROLL TO ROLL or ROLL TO SHEET CONVERTING 

The CENTRAFLEX 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 large capacity 

unwind module. The print stations, located around the central drum, each 

have a self-contained quick-change ink cartridge, with ink pan, metering 

roll and reverse angle doctor blade. No tools are required to remove or 

exchange cartridges. Anilox rolls can be removed within seconds . 

Automatic plate throw off & constant turning anilox rolls are standard 

features, whilst twin nip roll drives ensure print register is fully stable on 

any substrate type, including unsupported films. 

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. U.V drying can be added for varnish applications. 

The Die Section module allows up to 3 Rotary stations to be supplied, 

plus 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 and board substrates. Both the print and die 

stations have full register adjustment in linear and lateral directions. 

PROFESSIONAL CONVERTING SYSTEMS 

R O T A R Y S C R E E N S Y S T E M S

FOILFLEX STANDARD FEATURES 

UNWIND 

SPLICE TABLE 

NIP ROLLER FEED DRIVE 

UNWIND 

WASTE REWIND 

NDEPENDENT TENSION CONTROL 

(note U.V DRYER is required) 

FOILFLEX OPTIONS 

CONFIGURATION CENTRAFLEX (Fixed Position, 6th Colour) 

CONFIGURATION PROFLEX (Variable position) 

CONFIGURATION WEBFLEX (Variable position) 

U.V DRYER 

FOILFLEX SPECIFICATION 

UNWIND 

UNWIND ROLL DIAMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300mm 

75mm AIR CORE 

INDEPENDENT TENSION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES 

SPLICE TABLE 

WITH SPLICE GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES 

REWIND 

REWIND ROLL DIAMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300mm 

75mm AIR CORE 

INDEPENDENT TENSION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES 

NIP FEED 

SINGLE ROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES 

MAX SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(0 to 75Ft/Min) 0 TO 60 Mtrs/Min 


ELECTRICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220/240V, 1 Phase, 13 Amp 

AIR SUPPLY . . . . . . .MINIMUM OF 100 PSI, 6 CFM, CLEAN AIR 

FOILFLEX 

There is no more cost effective way of adding value to your labels 

than with the ‘FOILFLEX’ Cold Foil system, available on all Focus 

machine models. 

Incorporating foil decoration to any graphic design adds value, 

enhances quality and provides a new dimension for graphic 

designers. In the past, converters have been limited to hot foil 

systems with press speed limitations, or expensive off line 

solutions. The new FOILFLEX Cold Foil system can be regarded as 

an integral part of the printing process, requiring only a U.V dryer, 

eliminating speed restrictions and providing high definition foil 

decoration. 

FOIL / LAMINATION UNWIND 

NIP ROLL IN FEED 

FOIL / LAMINATION WASTE REWIND 

HIGH SPEED APPLICATION 

HIGH QUALITY DEFINITION 

COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTION 

OPERATIONAL FEATURES 

The material cost of cold foil is comparable with traditional hot foil 

laminate films, but without the additional investment of specialist 

tooling or ‘off line’ equipment. 

Using a standard flexographic process, the foil design is simply 

printed, using a special U.V.- reactive adhesive, in place of ink. Foil 

is laminated onto the substrate, before passing through the U.V 

dryer. The U.V dryer cures the adhesive and the waste foil is then 

removed in line, leaving the highly decorative design. This system 

will provide a seamless production solution, allowing you to offer 

your customer real added value & quality.

SCREENFLEX 

Focus has developed a Rotary Screen system specifically for its 

range of Flexographic printing presses. 

This offers the opportunity to add further value to your Label 

business without the perceived investment of purchasing a 

third party system. You will be confident in the knowledge 

that this system is designed specifically for your press and 

backed by Focus service and technical support. Screens 

are available from a number of sources and are glued to 

Focus supplied end rings using the mounting frame 

provided. The systems is servo driven with fast set up times 

ensured through its auto impression set up. Silk screen 

printing can provide various opportunities to add value to 

labels and open up brand new markets from Pharmaceuticals 

to Beverages. 

SCREENFLEX STANDARD FEATURES 

COMPACT SYSTEM 

QUICK CHANGE 

SERVO DRIVEN 

VALUE ADDED SOLUTION 

UV OR OVEN DRYING OPTIONS AVAILABLE 

SCREENFLEX OPTIONS 

VARIABLE POS SYSTEM 

U.V DRYER (Single Lamp) 

U.V DRYER (Twin Lamp). 

OVEN TUNNEL DRYER 

GRAY MILLS INK PUMP 

END RINGS 

SCREENS 

AUTO REGISTER 

SCREENFLEX SPECIFICATIONS 

WEB WIDTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250mm, 330mm & 430mm 

MACHINE COMPATIBILITY 

WEBFLEX, PROFLEX, REFLEX, CENTRAFLEX 

SCREEN TYPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NICKLEMESH 

END RING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOCUS 

MINIMUM PRINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12", 305mm (96T) 

MAXIMUM PRINT . . . . . . . 20", 508mm (160T) , 1/8" increments 

ACCURACY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +/- 0.5mm 

LINEAR REGISTER . . . . . . Auto Servo System, Auto Impression 

SIDE RIGISTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual 

INK FEED . . . . . . . . .Manual or Ink Pump with auto level control 

DRYING SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Mts/min 

(depending on applied film weight & drying system) 

SET UP TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Minutes 

JOB CHANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Minutes 

AUTO SCREEN THROW OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yes 

(with Constant Rotation at Press stops) 

PROFESSIONAL VIDEO PLATE MOUNTING SYSTEMS

PLATEMATE STANDARD FEATURES 

HIGH DEFINITION MONITOR WITH SPLIT SCREEN 

ADJUSTABLE CAMERA POSITIONS 

MATCHED TWIN 1ccd CAMERAS (Professional quality) 

MATCHED TWIN HIGH-MAGNIFICATION LENSES 

(Professional quality) 

TAPE DISPENSER 

PLATE HOLDER 

MICRO ADJUSTABLE PLATE POSITIONING 

CYLINDER SPINDLE 

PLATEMATE OPTIONS 

WORK STATION 

CYLINDER SPINDLES FOR VARIOUS MACHINES 

including :- Focus, MarkAndy, Nilpeter, Gallus, Aquaflex, 

Rotopress, Sanjo, Edale, Allied Gear, Comco, Taiyo, Kopack, KDO 

PLATEMATE SPECIFICATION 

High Definition B/W (Mono) Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

Matched Twin 1 ccd cameras (Professional quality) . . . . . . . . . .Std 

Matched high Magnification Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

Tape Dispenser With 75mm Cone Core adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

Plate Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

Micro Adjustable Plate Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Std 

Max Cylinder Width . . . . . . . . .17”, 430mm (other sizes on request) 

Max Cylinder Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24”, 610mm Diameter 

Dimensions L x W X h . . . . . .650 x 780 x 1000mm (Standard Unit) 

Supply… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220.240V , single phase, 13 amp 

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Kgs 

PLATEMATE 

PLATEMATE is simply the most effective system for mounting all types 

of flexible photopolymer printing plates. Guaranteed to be pin 

accurate every time, the PLATEMATE is quick & simple to operate and 

has an integral adhesive tape dispenser as standard. 

No more valuable production time due to mislaid plates - or costly 

down time waiting for plates to be mounted. A complete set of printing 

plates can be pre-mounted, before going to press, with full confidence 

they will be square and accurate. Available for all Focus machine 

models, the PLATEMATE system is compatible with printing cylinders 

from almost every type narrow web press, ensuring the full production 

press shop can enjoy the benefits of the system. 

COMPACT, HEAVY DUTY FRAME 

TWIN HIGH-MAGNIFICATION CAMERAS 

SPLIT VIDEO SCREEN 

FINE ADJUSTMENT OF PRINT PLATE 

ADHESIVE TAPE DISPENSER 

REDUCED SET UP TIMES 

COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTION 

COMPATIBLE WITH ALL CYLINDER TYPES 

OPERATIONAL FEATURES 

The systems utilize 2 pre-applied register marks at each edge of the 

printing plates, aligned perpendicular to the printing direction. The 

print cylinder is loaded onto a spindle, directly under the high 

magnification cameras. Double sided mounting tape is applied to the 

printing cylinder. The printing plate is then positioned and clamped 

under the two cameras and each camera is focused onto a different 

half of each register mark. The combined image is displayed on the 

high definition monitor. The position of the printing plate to the 

cylinder can be infinitely adjusted until the two half images make a 

perfect full display. At this point, the printing plate can be firmly 

applied to the printing cylinder & released from the plate clamp. The 

plate is now mounted and ready to go to press. 

This procedure takes les than 30 seconds and is repeated for each 

printing plate cylinder.

PROFILE RANGE 

- Solvent Washout Flexo Platemakers 

A complete range of compact combination units for flexographic 

platemaking. 

This ‘ all in one’ version combines all the platemaking process steps 

and is designed for all types of plates and solvents (chlorinated or 

unchlorinated). Although compact and economic to run, these 

systems are of excellent build quality and will easily produce flexo 

plates of the highest quality, with smooth even floors, crisp detail 

and fine, clean reversals. 

PROFILE FLW 

- Water Washout Flexo Platemakers 

A complete range of compact combination units for water washable 

flexographic plates. This ‘all in one’ version combines all the 

platemaking process steps and is designed for use with the leading 

brands of water washable plates. Ideally suited to the smaller plate 

making operation where space is limited and value for money is 

paramount, this line is perfectly adapted for customers using limited 

thickness of plate. 

Optional filter device for low production OR For higher production, 

the external filter unit is recommended. 

MODEL Processing Max plate size Max plate size 

(cm) (inches) 

PROFILE FLEXO A4 Solvent 27 cm x 37 cm 10.5” x 14.5” 


PROFILE FLEXO A2 Solvent 55 cm x 76 cm 21.5” x 30” 


PROFILE FLW A3 Water 37 cm x 52 cm 14.5” x 20.5” 

PROFILE FLW A2 Water 55 cm x 76 cm 21.5” x 30” 

Washout section: The plate is fixed face down on the 

plate holder. Relief washout is obtained by orbital 

movement of the plate over a brush frame ( An exhaust 

device is incorporated for solvent fumes on solvent 

version ). 

Exposure: Pull out vacuum drawer with draw down 

sheet to hold plate during exposure. 

Light finisher: Pull out drawer for UVC anti-tack 

exposure (profile models only). 

Dryer: Three dryer drawers with temperature control 

and exhaust blower. 

Exposure Drawer Digital Control Panel 

Vacuum Frame Multi Function Control 

Plate Drying Plate Wash Out

Q U A L I T Y P R O D U C T I O N T E C H N I Q U E 

Focus Label Machinery Ltd reserve the right to change the specification without prior notice. 

CD Rom & Video available on request 

Focus Label Machinery Ltd 

Kendryl Park Chapel Lane Bingham Nottingham NG13 8GF England 

Telephone: +44 (0) 1949 836223 Fax: +44 (0) 1949 836542 

Web: www.focuslabel.com E-mail: admin@focuslabel.com 

Printed in England † Trademark Pending UKPO/1M 9/05

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