Rotocon has released the next generation of its Ecoline RDF 330 digital label converting and finishing machine.
Introduced into South Africa in 2013, Ecoline RDF has gone on to establish a footprint in markets around the world.
The latest iteration of Ecoline RDF includes an automatic sheer knife slitting system that simplifies the normal set-up and adjustments required when manually setting blades across more than three lanes. The operator can now enter the label sizes, gap sizes and number of slits, then the system will automatically bring all the blades into the right position with the correct gaps.
Next is a high-speed matrix stripping system, which ensures no web in between the stripping shaft and matrix, preventing waste breakage and machine downtime. Additionally, a servo-driven motor enables ideal stripping tension, even in the presence of matrix coil diameter variations. This avoids any issues caused by special substrates or die-cutting complex label shapes.
A dual turret slitter rewinder has two spindles that save converters time by allowing them to finish a roll of labels directly on the RDF 330 in one pass, versus two passes as was done on the previous RDF model. A separate rewinder is useful for short-run work of 1000-2000 labels specified per roll in a run of 10,000, for example.
Also included is the Ecoline branded UV LED curing system that facilitates significantly lower operating costs thanks to energy savings, fewer consumable parts and lower maintenance costs.
The next-generation Ecoline RDF 330 also features the latest servo motor and software enhancements available, while the shape of the machine has been modified by rounding off any sharp edges and introducing a sleek, modern colour palette of grey and red.
The enhanced Ecoline RDF 330, upgraded according to customers feedback, is now globally available through Rotocon, Rotocon Europe and Rotocontrol. Impress Print Services in Durban, South Africa is the first to install the latest Ecoline RDF 330 model.
Rotocon CEO Michael Aengenvoort said, ‘By establishing close partnerships with our customers, we could incorporate their valuable upgrade recommendations to enhance the machine performance for offline label embellishments and finishing.’
