The NEO XD LR flexo press
A new wide web flexo press, the NEO XD LR, will be launched at drupa by KBA-Flexotecnica. This is engineered for printing with solvent, water-based, UV LED and EB inks.
The press features up to 12 colours, a repeat from 400 to 1200 mm, a maximum web width of 1650 mm and a maximum printing speed of up to 500 m/min. The highly stable printing units have been designed to minimise the effects of vibration and plate bounce to ensure a high print quality at maximum speed.
According to the company, the NEO XD LR is the first fully hybrid machine featuring the possibility of using different flexo printing technologies ranging from solvent or water-based inks, to UV LED or EB inks, either as a single printing process, or as a multi-process combination; on the main central drum printing group as well as on inline downstream units.
A newly designed system for easy extraction of the inter-colour dryers and a new access door on the top of the central drum printing group frame, together with the pipeless doctor chamber design that removes all ink piping and related adjustment parts from the operating area, make maintenance easier and faster.
A revised ESP (energy saving package) including latest generation electric and electronic components, improved ventilation system with a redesigned air recirculation network and a new washing system with integrated viscosity control ensure maximum process performance with the lowest energy consumption.
Following a growth in sales of almost 20% last year, the company aims to strengthen its position among manufacturers of high tech and high performance flexo presses in the mid to high end market segments.
