Security Label invests in Nilpeter FA-17

Security Label, a Paragon Central Europe company based in Sarstedt, Germany, has invested in a customized Nilpeter FA-17. 

After extensive testing and detailed comparisons, the management and technical teams at Security Label opted for a machine from Denmark. ‘The project with Nilpeter a/s and Nilpeter GmbH, and of course the results, convinced us and set the FA-17 apart from the other suppliers. Added to this was the strong sales and service organization in the DACH region. We are looking forward to the new machine and the collaboration. The Nilpeter FA-17 marks the beginning of a new chapter for us in terms of technology,’ said Claas Hartung, technical director at Security Label, commenting on the decision. 

Specializing in the aviation sector, Security Label works with over 400 airlines and airports in over 100 countries. 

The requirements for producing airport tags, baggage tags for international air travel, are high. In addition to consistent print quality, mechanical precision, high production speeds and reliable finishing, these factors play a key role. The Nilpeter FA-17 is a particularly suitable platform for this application, featuring a modular design, stable web guidance, and powerful die-cutting technology. The machine offers decisive advantages for the industrial production of airport tags, especially in the area of rotary die-cutting. 

Airport tags are produced in huge quantities worldwide and must also meet strict technical requirements. Typical materials are often special synthetic substrates with integrated barcodes that enable reliable baggage tracking. Perforations and holes are also required. 

The decisive processing step here is precise rotary die-cutting. This involves cutting the characteristic shapes of the baggage tags, usually with a slot, tear-off perforation, or reinforced ends, out of the material web with high accuracy. Even the smallest tolerances can lead to problems in automatic baggage systems. The requirements for register accuracy, tool precision, and web tension are extremely high. 

The Nilpeter FA-17 offers a robust platform with stable web guidance for this application. 

Particularly relevant is the integration of high-precision rotary die-cutting units, which are integrated directly into the modular printing line. 

The die-cutting module uses hardened rotary tools designed for the complex contours of airport tags. The machine's precise servo control ensures exact registration between the print image and the die-cut contour. Positioning accuracy remains constant even at high production speeds. 

Another advantage is the stable tool holder and the quick changeability of the punching cylinders. This significantly reduces setup times, especially when dealing with different tag formats or changing customer requirements. For printing companies that frequently have to switch between different airline layouts or airport standards, this is a key productivity factor. 

Die-cutting airport tags typically produces a relatively complex waste grid. The FA-17 features efficient grid removal and web tension control systems, ensuring reliable removal of the die-cut grid even with intricate contours. This is particularly important for thin thermal papers, which are sensitive to mechanical stress. 

Precise web guidance also ensures uniform material flow, thereby increasing the service life of the punching tools and enabling consistent die-cut quality. 

The Nilpeter FA17 offers advantages, particularly in rotary die-cutting, with its precise servo technology, stable web guidance and flexible tool changes. Combined with modular expandability and in-line finishing, the result is a production platform that meets both the high-quality requirements of a highly automated flexographic printing press and the economic demands of modern printing companies.