Omet launches offset sleeve press

The V2 Offset print unit has 20 rollers comprising the inking chain with one optional roller for separate dampening, three temperature-controlled oscillating ink rollers and four form rollers in contact with the plate, all with automated washing. 

The Easy Sleeve format change system can handle formats between 16-32ins (406-813mm) using lightweight pneumatic locking sleeves, which can be fiberglass, carbon fiber or aluminum construction. 

Omet has developed a ‘Revolver cart’ which allows sleeves to be removed and replaced quickly without requiring hoists. Each cart holds up to eight sleeves and services three print units (with two free shafts for change sleeves).  

The press is designed for easy operator access to the LED-illuminated print and blanket sleeve changeover area, while a transparent casing allows visual checking during set-up. The unit’s front frame can be opened to perform any manual adjustments.

The Varyflex V2 Offset is built on the same modular chasis as all Varyflex V2 presses. The press on display during the Open House was configured with five offset units and a flexo coating station and shown reverse printing shrink sleeves with the flexo unit laying down the white. The press can also incorporate gravure units along with a range of drying system configurations including UV wet/wet, UV Interdeck and/or EB wet/wet. 

The production-ready press will print at up to 400m/min.

Omet’s first offset press dates back to 2008, then with interchangeable cassettes, followed in 2012 by the narrow and mid-web sleeve offset on the XFlex X6 press line.