Masterwork launches MK1060ERS

The MK1060ERS incorporates five processes – feeding, die-cutting, stripping, blanking and waste conveying – allowing one operator to turn printed sheets into finished products in a single pass.

Optional devices include pre-stacking and stripping preparation stands. The timing belts incorporated into the feed table improve the presentation of stock to the front and side lays, while the slow-down device enables thin paper to be controlled accurately.

Continuous feeding is aided by a high level of automation, with sheet detectors and control devices reducing waste.

Masterwork has equipped the stripping unit with a quick locking facility for easy operation and fast positioning of the stripping board. The high-quality transmission mechanism and smooth cam movement ensure stability and accuracy. Separation sheets can be inserted automatically in the non-stop blanking unit at pre determined quantities.

The MK1060ERS can handle sheets from 400 x 350mm to 1,060 x 760mm, with a die-cutting area of 1,060 x 745mm with an accuracy of ±0.075mm. The machine can be used with paper/board between 0.1-2mm thick and corrugated board up to 4mm. Speeds of up to 6,500sph are achievable, while the feeder and delivery pile heights are 1,550mm and 1,200mm respectively.

Masterwork Graphic Equipment European sales manager Ken Farnsworth, who heads the European office in Wakefield, UK, said: ‘Our R&D teams and engineers are extremely experienced in every area of die-cutting and this allows us to continually develop and test new ideas. All our machines are built to be highly productive, easy to operate and robust – the MK1060ERS offers a die-cutting force of up to 260 tons.

‘Masterwork now has the most extensive product range of die-cutting machines in the world, many of which incorporate multiple finishing processes. The company is rapidly expanding into Europe as well as many countries around the world such as Brazil, Israel, Australia and Canada. Several customers have installed more than one machine, with a leading packaging printer in France recently investing in its eleventh Masterwork line, while we have clients in Turkey, Brazil and Russia that have also purchased several models.

‘It is an exciting time for us and we expect to be announcing further additions to our range during 2014.’