Grafisk Maskinfabrik (GM) has developed the DC350Nano, an ultra-compact converting machine designed as an all-inclusive systems that provide value-adding features for producing fully finished labels.
The GM DC350Nano is designed for self-adhesive lamination, semi-rotary die-cutting, and length slitting of label web widths up to 350mm. While featuring the same benefits as the older 330mm web width Nano model, the DC350Nanonoffers higher speed in semi-rotary mode, up from 32m/min to 45m/min, and comes in a new design consistent with the entire 350mm line.
Measuring only 1600 x 1600 x 1700mm, DC350Nano is the most compact unit in GM’s series of label finishing machines. It is built on a solid 20mm metal frame to ensure vibration-free operation of the servo motors that drive the web. Lamination, die-cutting, slitting and rewinding come as standard, with the option to add online support and remote service, buffer module for in-line converting, Kocher+Beck Gap Master, advanced stripping roller system and extra mark reader. Webs in widths up to 350mm and a max substrate thickness of 200 microns can be converted.
The new machine can be supplied with full connectivity through GM’s VPN Gateway for remote diagnostics, service and support using a secure internet connection. This establishes access through the firewall of the existing wired network infrastructure to provide remote access for on-demand, real-time servicing.
Moreover, DC350Nano can be set up as an inline extension to any digital label press, allowing the web to continue directly into the converter, or it can work as a standard offline unit. With semi-rotary die-cutting, lamination and a genuine pneumatic knife box with crush knives, it offers everything needed for short-run digital label production, but it can also work as a simple die cutter for the production of blank labels.
GM CEO Uffe Nielsen said, ‘We continue to push the boundaries and further develop our product line, and as digital label printing continues to grow, label printing companies are realising the need for all-inclusive systems that provide value-adding features for producing fully finished labels. This compact, but versatile unit is ideal as a converter for a small digital press or as a backup to an existing finishing line, and it fits nicely into our 350mm portfolio.’
The GM DC350Nano is the latest addition to the company’s wider 350mm portfolio of machines, which also includes the DC350 premium finishing line, the DC350Miniflex compact converting line, SR350 slitter rewinder, and the IR350 multifunctional inspection rewinder.
Read more about GM’s latest wider product portfolio and other cutting-edge converting and finishing developments in the May/June issue of Digital Labels & Packaging and here; register here to receive the magazine for free
