Jet Technologies, in partnership with Screen (a supplier and manufacturer of products for the printing industry), has announced it will introduce three new solutions on the Australian market.
Being launched at Labelexpo Europe 2023, the innovations include the Screen and Nilpeter joint hybrid printing solution, a new prototype in-line inkjet digital primer for Screen’s flagship Truepress LABEL 350UV SAI label printing press, and the Screen Truepress PAC 520P inkjet digital printing press.
David Reece, Sales Director at Jet Technologies, says, “These latest printing industry advancements from Screen are a direct result of the company’s commitment to listening closely to requests from major clients, who have loved their L350UV SAI and have long wanted to be able to use them for additional markets.”
“Jet Technologies has a number of customers who are onto their second investment in the L350UV SAI and I have no doubt that our clients will be eager to take advantage of these new developments.”
Screen and Nilpeter’s joint hybrid printer offers a new in-line, innovative solution for the packaging and label market that meets the growing demand for digital embellishment and integrated printing.
The combination allows for virtually any combination including flexo and screen printing, as well as cold foiling, hot foiling, die-cutting, etc. It has been proven that the L350UVSAI is a reliable press. This machine can print any type of job at 60m/min, (50m/min for opaque white) regardless of repeats, colours, or other factors.
Reece says, “The L350UV SAI really lends itself to running inline as a hybrid press, where all of the processes can be easily and quickly synchronised to enable inkjet to truly enter print runs that until now have been the sole domain of flexo. We’re incredibly excited to see this major enhancement of the much-loved L350UV SAI.”
The prototype of an inkjet inline digital primer is a further improvement for the L350UVSAI. Primer will solve a problem that UV inkjet printers face: ink adhesion problems on some substrates. According to the company, with the new primer the L350UV SAI is able prime directly underneath the printed image rather than on top of the material.
Reece says, “This new option for priming will bring many benefits, one of the biggest being able to reduce inkjet bleed on uncoated paper, which is a big win for printers servicing segments such as wine and spirits, who can now seriously consider the L350UV SAI.”
Screen also launches the Truepress PAC 520P digital inkjet printing press. This water-based, inkjet press is aimed specifically at the packaging paper industry.
The Pac 520P can print in high quality up to 520mm on a range of papers. The Pac830F offers an even wider printing surface, based similarly on water-based Inkjet technology, and operating at 75m/min. This press is used for shrink films and flexible packaging.
Reece continues, “With the consumer-driven shift in packaging trends from plastic to paper, there is a rapidly-growing market opportunity and it is pleasing to see that Screen is eager to pioneer in this space.”
“The introduction of Pac 520P and Pac 830F show how committed Screen is to the packaging sector and they are also showing the benefit of decades of experience in inkjet. As their long-term partner in the Australia and New Zealand region, we have been privy to these developments for some time and to see them come to fruition is exciting for us and our clients.”
Labelexpo Europe will officially launch the Screen advances in Brussels, Belgium from 11-14th September. Jet Technologies and Screen will be taking private appointments to view these presses in advance.