Finishing & Screen Printing
World Premiere: The ProLiner with the new CoLiner pregathering system
Wednesday 04. June 2008 - The ProLiner newspaper inserting system will be presented together with the new CoLiner pre-gathering system for the first time at drupa. It not only looks impressive with its new Laserblue "outfit", but also is designed in line with the latest ergonomic principles and offers even more flexibility.
Since its successful launch on the market in 2007, there have been over 20 ProLiner inserting system installations. Users have been persuaded by its modular construction and open system architecture. Irrespective of whether it is configured as a basic model with a small number of feeders or a complex high-performance inserting system, the ProLiner can be adapted flexibly and quickly to new production requirements and increased numbers of supplements.
The Pregathering System Improves Flexibility
One or two new pregathering systems can be connected at any angle to both sides of the ProLiner. This makes the layout of the whole inserting system very flexible and compact and allows the operators fast access to all the components. Another advantage for the operator is that the ProLiner and the CoLiner pregathering system are constructed linearly and can be operated from both sides. This gives them the best overview and allows the supplement pallets to be positioned where most convenient. Furthermore, it makes maintenance easier. Both machines are equipped with the same feeder technology, which also facilitates maintenance. Stream feeders convey the products to the feeders, make manual loading easier and improve the performance of the whole inserting system.
Like that of the ProLiner, the design of the new pregathering system is modular. It can be expanded with up to 10 insert stations. All the pregathered inserts are stacked into the ProLiner pockets. Thanks to its flexible layout options, the pregathering system can be integrated subsequently in an existing ProLiner line even if space is limited.
Highest standards of functionality, ergonomics and environmental protection.
The inserting system was developed in close collaboration with users and sets high standards for functionality, ergonomics and environmental protection.
An important feature is the new corporate design, which offers operators optimum ergonomics, with the best possible overview and access.
Special attention has been paid to the control panels as they represent an important human-machine interface. They are centered around a uniform menu navigation concept that has been implemented consistently on all the machine components. The intuitive user guidance system is easy to learn and easy to use. All the relevant production data are clearly displayed on the main screen. The advantage of this is that the operator can enter production settings and make adjustments quickly and easily.
Environmental protection has been taken into account throughout: the ProLiner meets the highest noise emission standards. Furthermore, thanks to cutting edge control and drive technology, energy and compressed air consumption have also been further reduced.
The most up-to-date materials
From a technical point of view, the modular and linear ProLiner system has always proven to meet the highest demands. Secure insert pickup, simple feeder technology and faultless inserting thanks to four-gripper pockets guarantee extremely reliable production. In developing the ProLiner, Muller Martini has used the most up-to-date materials which also find application in the aviation industry and Formula 1 racing. They are bywords for stability, longevity and furthermore ensure low noise emission. The new ProLiner pockets provide the latest example for this. Manufactured from high-quality reinforced plastics, they last longer because the composite materials allow for other designs, unlike pockets made out of conventional materials, such as sheet metal or steel. The strength of the material can be adjusted to best suit the load.
The ProLiner inserting system with the new pre-gathering system provide the highest flexibility and productivity and therefore also ensure an attractive, highly-competitive newspaper.
The plus points of the ProLiner system
Modularity: for maximum investment protection
Flexibility: for target-oriented system configuration
Linear inserting system: for high process reliability
Robust machine design: for low lifecycle costs
Product quality: only checked and complete newspapers reach the readers