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z SuperCorrExpo is taking place in Orlando from 8-12 August
Baldwin to unveil its latest flexo plate cleaning system at SuperCorrExpo
Baldwin Technology Company will showcase a new generation of technologies for optimized corrugated high-graphics package printing at Super- CorrExpo , taking place in Orlando , Florida , from 8-12 August . The company will show the new ultra-wide FlexoCleanerBrush ( 126 inches / 3.2 meters ), a fully automated flexo plate-cleaning system . Visitors also can learn more about Baldwin ’ s FlexoDry , an energy-efficient IR ( infrared ) drying solution , and its LED- UV curing technology .
The FlexoCleanerBrush is Baldwin ’ s flagship solution to enhance print quality and improve worker safety in corrugated printing . The system automatically removes dust and contamination from the plate in seconds during production without stopping the press . It also performs full end-of-job plate cleaning and drying in fewer than four minutes , enabling increased uptime and sustainability .
A carbon-fiber core keeps the ultra-wide FlexoCleanerBrush to minimal weight and ensures cleaning is stable , uniform , and consistent throughout the plate ’ s width . Because the system is fully automatic and spans the entire width of the plate cylinder , the FlexoCleanerBrush improves safety by eliminating routine operator contact with the machine while also reducing the risk of cylinder nip injuries and contact with wash agents .
z Baldwin ’ s fully integrated infrared drying solution
Pasha Solel , Senior Business Development Manager and Gianluigi Rankin , Global Marketing Manager for Digital Printing of Michelman
Also on view in Baldwin ’ s SuperCorrExpo booth , the FlexoDry is a fully integrated IR drying system specifically developed for corrugated flexo printing presses . It reduces energy consumption by up to 30 percent over standard IR dryers through patented Diamond IR lamps . The system delivers improved drying results because of a unique optical design that produces higher intensity for enhanced color definition and reduces or eliminates marking altogether , allowing for highspeed and full-confidence printing .
Additionally , Baldwin will showcase LED-UV technology , designed by its AMS Spectral UV division for wide-format flexo corrugated box printing . Representing the latest in solid-state LED curing , this technology offers more than a 60 percent reduction in power consumption compared to traditional UV systems — in an ultra-compact lamphead that fits at the end of the press or between printing units . Flexo inks , coatings , and varnishes specifically formulated to cure when exposed to LED-UV light provide a high-value decorative solution , offering offsetlike quality and vibrant color , as well as full-gloss , spot , and matte coating effects on a wide range of corrugated stocks . Plus , LED-UV curing can increase the machine ’ s throughput over water-based aqueous coatings that may require slower press speeds to dry conventionally .
Lightweight and designed for the demanding requirements of corrugated printing , Baldwin ’ s LED-UV technology provides instant on / off , speed-related power , minimal heat , zero ozone , and zone-width switching to reduce energy consumption further . z
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