Flint launches rotec ULW Bridge

This new generation adapter is available with a wall thickness starting at 30mm and face lengths up to 2000mm. Additionally, rotec ULW Bridge can be custom-made with special features such as the rotec Eco Bridge technology with a breathable metal ring that creates an air pillow for easier and faster mounting, or rotec Omega technology for conductivity properties. rotec ULW Bridge is suitable for all press widths and is said to offer particular benefits where higher wall thicknesses are most commonly used, such as in cantilevered mounter applications and unusually large print applications, including corrugated pre-print. Developed together with customers, rotec ULW Bridge has been validated in applications on plate mounting equipment and on presses running up to 450m/min for the last 1-2 years.

The ultra-lightweight adapter is currently available with two different air supply systems – air sourced from the air cylinder (Unifit version) or from an external air source (Airo version).

Flint has identified increasing demand in the printing industry for equipment that enables more frequent and faster job changes on press. Ralf Venema, Flint Group general manager, explained: ‘Our product development team is focused on developing products to help the customer work smarter, faster and easier. rotec ULW Bridge is an excellent solution for improved safety and easier handling at the printer.’