Grafisk Maskinfabrik (GM) has introduced the IR350 multifunctional inspection rewinder as the latest addition its new 350mm-wide range of finishing and converting systems.
The GM IR350 is an extended version of the established GM IR330 inspection rewinder, both built on a modern electronic platform. Converting webs in widths up to 350mm on rolls with a maximum diameter of 400mm, the GM IR350 offers high converting speeds of up to 200m/min.
The new machine can be used for multiple operations depending on the configuration, including inspection, back-numbering, counting, slitting, and multi-layer (peel and reveal) labels. It is fully compliant with all requirements for pharmaceutical and safety controls.
When configured as an inspection machine, the bi-directional system ensures 200% inspection, with the camera stopping the machine when a fault has been detected and repositioning the faulty label back to the repair table. After repair, the label can be inspected again if required. This allows the client to back-up and re-check a defective label to make sure the job is perfect. The system can be fitted with inspection cameras from AVT, BST, Nikka, Nyquist Systems or other suppliers according to the customer’s requirements.
An optional label dispenser can turn the GM IR350 into a complete multi-layer label production line, and also allows the insertion of warning labels printed in Braille. An optional printing system can produce a report for each roll of labels, according to end-user requirements. Reverse printing is also possible when configured with a thermal inkjet module.
The GM IR350 is fully modular and retrofittable. Its short inspection table ensures the machine has a small footprint, saving space in the production environment.
IR350 is designed to complement GM’s DC350 premium finishing line and the recently introduced DC350MINIflex compact converting line.
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