Comexi has launched a new generation of the F1 flexographic press, which now incorporates a robotic arm to automate change overs and is fully integrated into the process.
The F1 is aimed at solving the problems derived from job changeovers of machines of large repetitions. They are usually heavy and expensive tasks for the operators due to the large dimensions and weight of the sleeves. With the new F1, production can be increased by 25% with the robot managing changes automatically, significantly reducing changeover time.
With the new system, sleeves are handled automatically and the robot can prepare them off machine in trolleys. Meanwhile, the operator moves the trolleys through a motorised transit system. Job changeovers with the new F1 are better controlled and allow more flexible and efficient productions, improving safe working conditions in the plants.
Marketing and technological centre director, David Centelles, said, ‘Comexi shows yet again its commitment to its clients, offering them high performance solutions in order to improve productivity in the industry of conversion of flexible packaging.
The new F1 is specifically designed for markets of large formats, wide web and long runs. Mr Centelles added, ‘Atomisation that allows a drastic reduction in job changeover time is very important because it can increase production by 25%, while allowing to print 30% more customised work, thanks to its high efficiency increasing customisation of production.’
‘This solution is very important because it responds to several vectors of the market trends: cost efficiency, customised production and work safety. The new F1 incorporates the technology into the production plants and guarantees a more efficient process, with less work risks and adapted to the new digital generations, who are more familiar with the use of technology.’
The Comexi F1 can print in 8 and 10 colours with formats of between 450 and 1350 mm, material widths up to 1720 mm and a velocity of 600 m/minute.
