Embracing new developments and technologies, MPS prepares
its printing presses for the future of LED with the integration of the new GEW
hybrid LED UV system, to be exclusively unveiled at Labelexpo Europe 2015.
MPS is the first narrow web press manufacturer to show the
new GEW hybrid LED UV system (ArcLED), integrated with the next generation EF
Neo flexo printing press. Labelexpo Europe visitors interested in LED curing
can visit the MPS stand 11C20 to see live demonstrations, where MPS will show
both LED and arc UV curing in combination with low migration inks of the Flint
Group for label and film applications. With this combination, the MPS press
will run at high speed using less energy, for the same running capacity. Due to
the high intensity of UVA illumination with LED, heavy ink layers are cured
more consistently with improved adhesion.
MPS technical director Bert van den Brink comments: “The
main difference and biggest advantage of this showcased GEW ArcLED curing
system, compared to other LED systems, is the ability to combine and
interchange conventional arc lamps with LED curing at every print station. This
hybrid system also provides MPS customers the flexibility to upgrade to LED at
a later stage, so they can fully utilize the advantages of both technologies
without the need to re-invest or modify their press.”
What also makes this hybrid UV curing system advantageous
for our customers is the opportunity to move towards LED curing without the
risk of being locked into the technology on the entire press. We recognize that
further LED developments are underway, and the total ink portfolio needed for
certain print jobs is not yet available in LED curing. However, the industry
(including MPS) recognizes the developments in the field of LED will evolve
rapidly, just like the change of infrared to UV. With the GEW hybrid LED UV
system, MPS offers customers the ability to prepare for LED evolvements with a
practical and cost-efficient solution.”
With the new GEW ArcLED curing system, the same lamphead
casing is used with interchangeable pull-out cassettes for arc and LED,
including the same power supply and control. The associated RHINO-ArcLED power
supply automatically recognises the type of cassette being used and adapts all
parameters accordingly, including the correct power type and running
parameters.
According to Marcus Greenbrook, International Sales Manager
at GEW, “Our new LED UV curing system is compatible with the widest range of
substrates, and it increases machine uptime because of less maintenance. It
also reduces energy consumption, as with LED instant on-off switching means no
energy is consumed when the printing machine is idle between jobs.
The ArcLED UV system is a future-proof technology showing
considerable energy savings, optimizing processes, and maximizing ink
compatibility. It increases machine productivity as well as providing the
possibility to run a fully flexible hybrid curing system.”
Labelexpo Europe visitors interested in more information
about the new GEW ArcLED system are invited to visit MPS in stand 11C20, or GEW
in stand 6C18.
With a tagline - MPS. Operator Focused, Results Driven - MPS
is a worldwide, well-known and high-quality brand of flexo and offset press
solutions for label and flexible packaging printers. By providing extensive
knowledge and world-class service to enhance the printing process, MPS helps
customers excel.MPS has a team of experts when it comes to knowledge of the
printing process and desired results in label and flexible packaging print
runs. We share and apply our expertise every day, and can offer a specific
solution for every customer.
