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Printing Sleeves for the Flexographic Industry from Polywest

History  Since 1987 Polywest in Ahaus has given quality and know-how in plastic technology a new meaning.  With the help of Saueressig's knowledge of Flexographic Printing, the first sleeves were manufactured in 1988.  With more than 20 years experience in the manufacture of sleeves and adapters, Polywest is a world leading manufacturer of high quality and technically advanced products for the Flexo Industry.

Adapters  In flexo printing there are two solutions for covering differences in repeat: on the one hand built-up sleeves with the necessary wall thickness and on the other: adapters. Adapters enable the printer to bridge large differences in circumference where standard built-up sleeves reach their limitations.  Adapters have an additional weight advantage over thick walled sleeves making them easier to handle.  All POLYWEST adapters are conductive (in accordance with ATEX 95) as a matter of principle and are characterized by their light weight, stability and rigidity. The robust surfaces can cope with repeated sleeve changes and allow sleeves to be mounted with ease. POLYWEST adapters are manufactured with high precision as regards concentricity and are designed in such a way that sleeve and adapter are prevented from rotating relative to each other.

Sleeves  The line of plate mounting sleeves and the innovative surface meet the requirements for flexo printing when it comes to printing with solvent-based, UV and water-based inks.  They were developed to fit all air support cylinder sizes and are easy to mount.  The special construction enables high quality print results to be achieved.

UK Digital Finishing Machine supplier Morgana Systems sucessfully launches new Products at Ipex 2010 in Birmingham, UK.

The Autocreaser Pro 33 is the entry level machine offering reliability, accuracy and productivity which thousands of users around the world have come to expect from Morgana.  At an operating speed of 5,550 sheets per hour, the Autocreaser Pro 33 uses the proven Morgana Joystick control system.   In line with all the Morgana creasing products, the Autocreaser Pro 33 uses the new Morgana PosiFeed feeding system.   This new feeding system will allow for the feeder to be piled higher and to feed more difficult paper stocks.  The machine incorporates a 7" touch screen which controls all the main functions of the machine.  Using the screen is simplicity itself.  In addition to the features of the Autocreaser Pro 33; the Autocreaser Pro 50 has a 30% speed enhancement as well as selective speed control enabling the operator to decide on the best speed to run any given job.  The Autocreaser Pro 50 is truely the big brother of the Autocreaser range of machines supplied by Morgana.  When used in conjunction with the Autocreaser Pro machine, the Autofold Pro bridges the gap between Digital Creasing and traditional folding.   Incorporating the patented flying knife technology of Morgana which prevents scuffing and marking on digital stock; the Autofold Pro delivers accurately folded sheets to a motor driven shingling delivery.  Following the sucessful installation of over 1000 Digifold machines and 500 Digifold 5000P machines - the Digifold Pro is a natural progression in this series of machines.  With a speed increase of 20% and the incorporation of the Pro series touch panel; the Digifold Pro remains a leader in the automated creasing / folding arena of the digital print finishing market.  The Documaster Pro is the final machine in the series of machines benefitting from the Touch Screen and PosiFeed upgrades.

Focus on Solvent Recovery

OFRU Recycling is a leading global manufacturer of highly productive solvent recycling plants.  Established in 1978, and being one of the first companies to manufacture a vacuum evaporator solvent recycling plant: OFRU has  developed into a company renowned for highly efficient recycling plants.

OFRU Solvent Recycling plants offer customers clear and measurable benefits.  With a normal ROI of less than 1 year, customers get the benefit of

• cost effective recycling of valuable raw materials.
• A process delivering high yield
• Independence from external recycling companies.
• Availability of clean high quality solvents in-plant.
• Low operation cost.
• Reduction of employed capital through the reduction of stored solvents.
• Confirmation of environmental pollution control (ISO Certification).

Download Brochure OFRU Recycling

To download the Company presentation (Powerpoint 4.3MB) click on the link on the left

LabelExpo 2011 Brussels from 28th September to 1st October at Brussels Expo.  In attendance are BRUCE ALLEN - GRAHAM SPENCE - SAMUEL VAN HEERDEN

To download the various Press Releases or LabelExpo information from the suppliers, click on the coloured link below

Gidue (12X100 and 12X110)  Prati (5C60)  Flexowash (7L45)  ASHE (7L113)  Impression Technology (12T75)  Edelmann Graphics (12U65)