05.16.16
Edale has launched AIIR, which provides fully automated inking and print impressions, and camera controlled liner and cross registration. Edale has teamed up with press control system specialist AVT to integrate its camera-based technology into the Edale range of FL3 and FL5 flexographic presses. The company guarantees an optimal level of registration in single-pass printing.
The software ensures that five additional motors, individually positioned on each print station, adjust the print impression, inking and cross register to ensure the highest print quality. AIIR is available as standard on all new Edale FL5 presses and can be purchased as an optional extra on the FL3 press.
As brand owners seek higher quality printing at lower costs, printers are constantly seeking ways to increase output whilst minimizing costs. By fully automating print and registration processes, the level of operator intervention can be reduced, leading to fewer errors and a more consistent, higher quality final product.
Registration marks are printed on each station and fed through to the AVT Helios S camera positioned at the end of the press. The camera analyzes the relative positions of the marks and sends necessary corrections to the respective print stations.
According to the company, the technology significantly reduces the number of operator inputs and time needed to set up a job by automatically positioning the pressure settings based on saved job data or material caliper. Print consistency is enhanced through operator-defined profiles that adjust pressure relative to press speed.
The software ensures that five additional motors, individually positioned on each print station, adjust the print impression, inking and cross register to ensure the highest print quality. AIIR is available as standard on all new Edale FL5 presses and can be purchased as an optional extra on the FL3 press.
As brand owners seek higher quality printing at lower costs, printers are constantly seeking ways to increase output whilst minimizing costs. By fully automating print and registration processes, the level of operator intervention can be reduced, leading to fewer errors and a more consistent, higher quality final product.
Registration marks are printed on each station and fed through to the AVT Helios S camera positioned at the end of the press. The camera analyzes the relative positions of the marks and sends necessary corrections to the respective print stations.
According to the company, the technology significantly reduces the number of operator inputs and time needed to set up a job by automatically positioning the pressure settings based on saved job data or material caliper. Print consistency is enhanced through operator-defined profiles that adjust pressure relative to press speed.