Siegwerk invests in nordmeccanica laminator

The new machine adds state-of-the-art laminating capabilities to the existing testing skills at its European Center of Competence and supports the targeted development of packaging inks under industrial or customer-realistic conditions.

‘Internal resources for testing lamination processes and the influence of printing inks on the performance of laminates is highly important for us,’ said Dr. Hanns Martin Kaiser, head of technology flexible packaging EMEA at Siegwerk. ‘It helps to enhance our ink solutions specifically for packaging print providers and to further reinforce our technology leadership.

He continued: ‘The new equipment enables us to conduct considerably more extensive ink development tests internally prior to start the qualification process at customers’ facilities. This leads to better ink performance and saves both our customers’ time and machine capacities.'

At the same time the opportunity to simulate lamination processes under industrial or customer-realistic conditions enhances the company’s problem-solving skills. Any lamination problems occurring at the customer’s premises in connection with the ink can therefore be better understood and solved.

With the purchase of nordmeccanica group’s Labo Combi 400, Siegwerk has invested in an industry standard for technical center-scale tests. At a web width of 400mm the equipment operates at a maximum speed of 250 m/min and can handle solvent-free, solvent-based as well as water-based adhesive systems on all standard substrates. The machine features two corona treatment units and also meets all other European market requirements.