Finishing & Screen Printing
Heidelberg introduces new options for the Varimatrix 105 CS die-cutter
Monday 17. March 2008 - New options mean greater flexibility New, more user-friendly design
At drupa 2008, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) will be showcasing new options and a new design for the Varimatrix 105 CS (CS stands for cutting and stripping) that will make the die-cutter even more flexible and user-friendly. It is the second most popular entry-level solution for commercial and packaging printers worldwide.
The Varimatrix 105 CS cuts and embosses paper of 80 gsm and above, card or solid board up to 1,400 gsm, and corrugated board up to a thickness of 4 mm (0.16 in) at a processing speed of up to 7,500 sheets per hour and a cutting force of up to 300 tons. The sheet formats that can be processed range from a minimum of 350 x 400 mm (13.78 x 15.75 in) to a maximum of 750 x 1,050 mm (29.53 x 41.34 in).
New, more user-friendly design
The new Heidelberg design makes the Varimatrix 105 CS more user-friendly. There are now control panels at all key stations on the machine and the control elements are arranged ergonomically to facilitate operation. A new step on the operators side provides easy access into the machine. This is particularly useful when setting up and changing over die-cutting tools. The Varimatrix 105 CS incorporates gripper margin removal as standard. This dispenses with the need for manual removal and thus saves valuable time.
Further options – including fine adjustment of the cutting plate and a chase for quick and smooth locking and unlocking of die-cutting tools – make the machine even more user-friendly. A quicklock frame for the upper stripping tool with integrated fine adjustment ensures short makeready times, while straightforward frame adjustment makes for straightforward reproducibility of repeat jobs.
New options mean greater flexibility
One new option for the Varimatrix 105 CS is the small sheet device for the 300 x 350 mm (11.81 x 13.78 in) format. This is suitable for paper and card from 80 gsm to 1,400 gsm and corrugated board with a total thickness of up to 4 mm (0.16 in).
Further options include tried-and-tested anti-static devices for processing paper at the feeder and belt table and for handling plastic materials in the stripping station and delivery.
Thanks to technical features such as an independent servomotor for the belt table, the Varimatrix 105 CS impresses with its high quality, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. The belt speed can be adjusted independently of the machine speed. Sheets are fed to the front and side guide edges at optimum speed, and this smooth sheet travel results in a higher net output.
All four front lays are equipped with optical sensors and can be paired as required to provide optimum system monitoring. This ensures even better quality control over the entire sheet width.
The frame of the die-cutting tool is locked pneumatically by pressing a button, thereby facilitating Varimatrix setup and changeover operations.