Screen Europe has acquired a Refine Compact 2 finishing line, and web buffer module, for its Solutions and Technology Centre at the inkjet printing specialist’s European headquarters in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.
Compact 2 is a finishing line for digital and conventional printed labels, with the addition of a fully register controlled flexo station with cold foil and lamination capabilities. The Compact 2 installed by Screen Europe features a touchscreen operator panel, unwinder including web guide, flexo printing unit, full- and semi -rotary die-cutting, waste rewind, oscillating razor slitter, and rewinder. Furthermore, it has been fitted with optional automatic back scoring, which enables edge-trimming with no manual intervention.
At Screen Europe, Compact 2 will provide high quality finishing, including varnish, lamination and die-cutting, both inline and offline in connection with a Screen Truepress Jet L350UV+ digital press. This will reflect a real-life production environment with end-to-end label production to visitors and prospective customers.
The web buffer module allows Screen Europe to connect the Compact 2 to any web-based digital printing press, thus upgrading its standalone technologies with an inline automated finishing line. The buffer module features a precise web guiding system, a servo-driven buffer section, and an integrated splicing table, all to ensure stable operating conditions, short set-up times, and trouble-free production.
Screen Europe sales director, packaging solutions, Carlo Sammarco said, ‘The new inline finishing kit from Refine will enable us to showcase the whole set-up in a live label production for our demo activities. It also gives us capabilities for testing special applications within coatings, foiling and lamination, which we haven’t had before.’
