SubscribeThe longstanding success of Focus compact Central Impression presses has led to the introduction of a new generation of compact in-line 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, fromfilm through to labels, tags & board.
- High speed printing & converting
- Compact in-line press design
- 2, 4, 6 or 8 colours, modular construction
- Quick change cartridge technology
- Fast set ups & rapid changeovers
- Constant anilox rotation & automatic plate throw off
Proflex Flexographic Printer
Operation features
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 rewindturrets 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.
Proflex standard features
- 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
- In feed / out feed pacing rolls
- Rewind
Proflex options
- External unwind module
- Corona treater
- Web cleaner
- 2, 4, 6 or 8 colour configuration
- Video inspection system
- U.v dryers (full or part)
- Chill roll systems
- Turn bar
- Delam/relam system
- Cold foil(foilflex)
- Lamination unwind
- Additional waste rewind
- Additional rotary die station
- 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
- Video platemounter (see platemate)
- Ceramic anilox rolls
Proflex specification
UNWIND | |
| Unwind roll diameter | 610mm |
| 75mm air core | Standard |
| Splice table | Standard |
| Wwb guide | Standard |
| External unwind module with 1000mm capacity | Optional |
PRINTING MODULES | |
| Print stations per module | 2 |
| Minimum number of print stations | 2 |
| Maximum printing width | 10"(254mm) |
| 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 |
| UV Drying | Optional |
| Turn bar delam/relam | Optional |
ROTARY SLITTING | |
| Pacing roll | Standard |
| Hardened slitter anvil | Standard |
| pneumatic crush slitters | 2 supplied, more available as an option |
REWIND | |
| 75mm Air Core | Standard |
| Rewind Turrets | Onoe supplied, second optional |
| Independent Drive motor | Yes |
ROTARY DIE/SHEETER MODULE | |
| Number of rotary die stations | 2 (1 plus sheeter) |
| Additional die station | Optional |
| Construction | All steel side frames |
| Pressure bridge | Yes |
| Removable anvil roll | Yes |
| On run register adjustment | Yes |
| Waste rewind turrent | One supplied, additional - optional |
| Lamination | Optional |
DRIVE | |
| Motor size | 5 H.P Minimum |
| Max speed | (0 to 400F/Min) 0 TO 120 Mts/Min |
SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS | |
| 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 as Turn Bar, Delam- Relam, Silk Screen, and Ink Pumps etc) | |