Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
Durst P5 TEX iSUB - a milestone for<br />
sublimation printing<br />
Durst, manufacturer of innovative digital printing systems and software solutions, is setting<br />
a milestone in the field of sublimation printing with the launch of the P5 TEX iSUB.<br />
Durst, manufacturer of innovative digital printing systems and<br />
software solutions, is setting a milestone in the field of sublimation<br />
printing with the launch of the P5 TEX iSUB. The abbreviation<br />
iSUB stands for “inline sublimation.” This eliminates individual work<br />
steps, resulting in a significant increase in quality and efficiency for<br />
the user.<br />
The soft signage market is experiencing enormous growth rates in<br />
all areas of application - from visual communication and decor to<br />
textile clothing. In the period from 2017 to 2023, the sales volume<br />
will increase by more than 60 percent, according to a forecast by<br />
Keypoint Intelligence. Converted to absolute figures, the market<br />
will grow globally from around $19.2 billion in 2019 to $31.4 billion<br />
(2023).<br />
A number of trends can be pinpointed for this continued growth,<br />
which clearly speak in favor of the soft signage market. These include<br />
environmental friendliness through the use of water-based,<br />
odorless inks. Other user benefits include cost efficiency in logistics<br />
and low ink consumption, as well as fast project implementation<br />
and a wide range of applications. “Durst has been active in the soft<br />
signage market since 2010, and we have been able to place over<br />
250 systems from the Rhotex series on the market worldwide,” emphasizes<br />
Christian Harder, Vice President Sales, Durst Group AG.<br />
Integrated inline fixation<br />
In tune with these trends in the soft signage market, Durst has developed<br />
the P5 TEX iSUB, which is based on the successful P5 platform<br />
with a maximum print width of 3.3 meters. At the heart of the<br />
Durst P5 TEX iSUB is the integrated inline fusing for direct printing<br />
on polyester fabrics. The advantages of this one-step process are<br />
obvious, explains Andrea Riccardi, Head of Product Management,<br />
Durst Group AG: “No investment and no floor space is required for<br />
a calender. The Durst P5 TEX iSUB is operated by only one operator,<br />
and the process acceleration also increases our customers’<br />
ability to deliver.” Whereby the P5 TEX iSUB is not limited to direct<br />
printing, but transfer papers can also be printed and further processed<br />
in the usual way. It is precisely the combination of both processes<br />
in one system that gives users enormous flexibility.<br />
Innovation iSUB - contactless fixing technology<br />
The Sublifix dye sublimation ink developed by Durst delivers vivid<br />
colors, even on difficult media such as blackback or backlit for light<br />
boxes or flags. A unique feature of the P5 Text iSUB is its innovative<br />
contactless fusing. The iSUB contactless technology ensures<br />
excellent color consistency as well as extreme sharpness of detail<br />
in images and text, also blurring or bleeding of color is virtually eliminated.<br />
A wide range of applications can be implemented with the P5 TEX<br />
iSUB. One example is decorative fabrics with strong, brilliant colors<br />
and exact reproduction of details. Another are flags that show good<br />
print on both sides of the material even without external calendaring.<br />
Blackback applications as well as colorful light boxes round<br />
out the spectrum while retaining the soft-touch feel. In all these<br />
applications, the Durst RIP plays a central role, ensuring consistent<br />
color across all media.<br />
The maximum print speed is 383 m2/hour when the 330 cm print<br />
format is fully utilized, inspiring the efficient implementation of all<br />
these application examples. Access to two rolls via the Multiroll option<br />
makes changing materials much easier in practice. In addition,<br />
the Dualroll option allows two rolls with a width of 1.6 meters to be<br />
printed. Another outstanding feature of the Durst P5 TEX is the integrated<br />
finishing unit, which can be used to sew and stitch media.<br />
Test under practical conditions<br />
The Durst P5 TEX iSUB is currently undergoing field testing at the<br />
Italian ABS Group, which has a long-standing partnership with the<br />
Durst Group and has been working with a Rhotex 500 and Rhotex<br />
325 for many years. In conjunction with the Durst P5 TEX iSUB, ABS<br />
Group benefits from the flexibility and significant process acceleration.<br />
“The Durst P5 TEX iSUB will also prove its reliability in 24/7<br />
operation and deliver a significant increase in quality to our customers,”<br />
said Andrea Riccardi. The ABS Group management also<br />
gives a very positive assessment of the Durst Analytics tool, the data<br />
from which is used to network the P5 TEX iSUB with the ERP software<br />
developed in-house and thus optimize production planning and<br />
individual processes.<br />
128 Haziran <strong>2021</strong>
Change language