Simec launches sleeve handling and storage system

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Simec Group, a supplier of anilox sleeves and for the flexo industry, has launched a sleeve handling and storage system called Revolver.


Revolver allows sleeves to be easily transferred from printing press to cleaning equipment and afterwards to the warehouse, through devices aimed at avoiding damage and guaranteeing the greatest care. Most of the damages occurring to anilox sleeves are typically the consequence of these operations, says the company, and Revolver is aimed at ensuring a correct sleeve handling and a reduction in sleeves reconstruction costs. This is claimed to lead to more efficient storage organization of printing equipment and to improved production quality, without the need to invest in expensive and bulky stocking systems.


Revolver is available both for converters and wide web flexo printing machine manufacturers, to whom Simec offers the customization of the system with the customer’s logo and colors. Manufacturers can therefore complete their range with a system which can increase the overall efficiency of the production configuration without extra costs.


Revolver is provided with safety rings, to fit into each sleeve end when sleeves are removed from the printing machine, perfectly suited to the cleaning machine mandrels. In this way, the system allows an easy management of sleeves storage by moving them carefully from the printing unit to the cleaning equipment and afterwards to the warehouse.


The system is available in three different sizes, each suited for different sleeve heights for machines from 800 to 1700 mm width. The different Revolver versions can work with a minimum of six anilox sleeves or clich-holders to a maximum of 10.


‘With the launch of the Revolver system,’ stated Emilio Della Torre, general manager of Simec, ‘we aim to reach two objectives: first of all, we want to provide printers and machine manufacturers with a concrete solution to make their stock safer and more efficient. Moreover, our intention is to add one more piece in the Simec Concept, i.e. our idea to supply a whole range of products, accessories and services all developed to allow our customers get the best from Simec sleeves and rolls.’


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