Packaging

EXPLORE NEW MARKETS WITH THE ALL NEW COMCO C1 PROGLIDE

Friday 03. October 2008 - Newest Comco press inspires innovation

Mark Andy has launched the layesy addition to its line of innovative Comco equipment, the C1 ProGlide. This smart mid-web solution offers a high level of flexibility and configuration, high productivity, and thin film capability, making it an ideal press to take converters into the new and expanding packaging markets.

Able to accommodate material from 0.5 mil film to 600 g/m² board and completely modular, the C1 ProGlide can be is configured for a wide variety of applications including high-end labels, flexible packaging and folding cartons. Interchangeable screen and hot foil cassettes give the converter the flexibility of value added graphics at any station in the press and proven gravure process integration provides an economic method for applying heavy coating weights and metallic inks. Additional flexibility is provided by independently controlled pacing profile at each print station, allowing the converter the opportunity to match the exact specifications for the required application.

With enhanced drying and curing systems able to support production speeds of up to 230 m/min (750 ft/min) and available in widths up to 660 mm (26″), the C1 ProGlide is a productive press for any printing or converting requirement. Advanced closed loop auto registration and tension systems ensure tight process control at high speeds, resulting in increased productivity.

As thin film capability becomes even more critical in a growing number of applications, the C1 ProGlide offers unique servo drive implementation providing more stable web tension and significant registration performance, even on the thinnest films. The unique chill roll design allows for a higher concentration of heat or UV curing, eliminating temperature-related substrate distortion or web transport issues.


“Comco presses have consistently proven to be innovative, productive solutions for our customers,” states Jeff Feltz, Director of Product Management at Mark Andy, “and the C1 ProGlide is no different. We look forward to working with users on new, innovative applications to help drive their business forward.”

Fittedwith patented I-Drive technology and able to handle such applications as electrical printed circuits, lottery and gaming coupons and faux credit cards, the Comco C1 ProGlide is pitched as advanced technology for advancing markets.