Finishing & Screen Printing
The One4all direct textile fixation solution
Tuesday 24. May 2011 - New at Fespa 2011 is the stand-alone version of SETeMas I-Fix, the direct textile fixation unit. The stand-alone functionality can, besides the already known in-line fixation, be integrated in the I-Fix configuration. The I-Fix is thus fully flexible in each desired workflow.
The I-Fix is a complete autonomous heat fixation unit that can be coupled in-line to each digital printer with no need of a mechanical or electrical interface. Textile printing and fixation are synchronised to a one step process. When used stand-alone, the fixation unit can manage a print output of almost 200 sqm. The I-Fix unit is developed for the fixation of disperse direct and disperse transfer/sublimation dyes. Unique in this case is the complete absence of the else typical shadowing around colours in this belt-free system.
Existing printers without an on-board fixation can be upgraded with the I-Fix since it works completely independent from the printer hard- and software.
Advantages of the I-Fix are: Maintaining the textile structure due to the pressure-free fixation Supporting in-line workflow as well as stand-alone process Can sustain the output of several printers No compromise on quality, always optimal fixation results Less operating space Operational within 15 minutes Low overall energy consumption due to closed isolated chamber An integrated exhaust removes noxious fumes, thereby keeping the working environment
clean. The winding system of the printer could be re-used if suitable. The I-Fix is a versatile concept for the fixation of disperse dyes, but also suitable for
universal drying applications. Placed in-line behind the printer, the I-Fix will not influence the printing process with
heat generation and evaporated solvents. High functionality and productivity at a low price.
With a temperature range between 50 and 220°C and dwell times from 10 seconds till several minutes the I-Fix is suitable for a wide range of fixation and drying applications. The I-Fix stands out for an even temperature in the full width and guarantees a quick heat transfer to the textile resulting in brilliant deep shades with perfect sharpness as well as giving good penetration of the ink/dyestuff through the substrate.
The I-Fix is delivered complete with its own embedded control-unit. For the stand-alone set-up it will be delivered with a terminal for customer settings.
As one of the first producers of finishing equipment for the digital market, SETeMa produces all of its products in 3 cloth widths: 1.85 m, 2.50 m and 3.40 m.
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