05.09.16
Rotary Technologies, a re-register system specialist based in Merritt Island, FL, USA, has announced the launch of the SK1 Servo Infeed, a performance upgrade for mechanical-driven flexo presses. It controls web tension and improves press registration running a wide range of substrates. Essentially the SK1 Servo Infeed is the “Infeed Mode” of the Servo 3000 Infeed + Reregister System.
There are over 500 Servo 3000 installations worldwide and, according to Rotary Technologies, it has been documented many times over that “Infeed Mode” dramatically improves press registration. "This allows for an increase in press speed and a reduction in material waste due to the better register control," says Joe Nicholson, president of Rotary Technologies.
"Now, the SK1 Servo Infeed allows label converters to economically take full advantage of these Servo 3000 features," Nicholson adds. The SK1 Servo Infeed is supplied as a kit that in-house personnel can install.
The SK1 features a Press Encoder. Nicholson explains, "The press drives the encoder by either gears, timing belt pulleys, or direct coupled to the line shaft. The signals for the encoder represent press movement and speed. This high resolution encoder breaks 12” of press movement into 65,536 parts."
System operations are made via an easy-to-use color touch screen. The enclosure measures 6.5”H x 7.5”W, and can be mounted anywhere that is convenient for the operator.
In addition, the SK1 is equipped with an industrial VPN router designed to offer easy remote access across the Internet. Says Nicholson, "Simply plug in an Internet connection for technical service." Also, the system features a Report Tools Page, a production report showing the material ran through the press. It shows total footage, make ready footage, and production footage. By default, this report resets itself on machine power up.
There are over 500 Servo 3000 installations worldwide and, according to Rotary Technologies, it has been documented many times over that “Infeed Mode” dramatically improves press registration. "This allows for an increase in press speed and a reduction in material waste due to the better register control," says Joe Nicholson, president of Rotary Technologies.
"Now, the SK1 Servo Infeed allows label converters to economically take full advantage of these Servo 3000 features," Nicholson adds. The SK1 Servo Infeed is supplied as a kit that in-house personnel can install.
The SK1 features a Press Encoder. Nicholson explains, "The press drives the encoder by either gears, timing belt pulleys, or direct coupled to the line shaft. The signals for the encoder represent press movement and speed. This high resolution encoder breaks 12” of press movement into 65,536 parts."
System operations are made via an easy-to-use color touch screen. The enclosure measures 6.5”H x 7.5”W, and can be mounted anywhere that is convenient for the operator.
In addition, the SK1 is equipped with an industrial VPN router designed to offer easy remote access across the Internet. Says Nicholson, "Simply plug in an Internet connection for technical service." Also, the system features a Report Tools Page, a production report showing the material ran through the press. It shows total footage, make ready footage, and production footage. By default, this report resets itself on machine power up.