Hine Labels installs fourth Nilpeter press
Yorkshire, UK-based converter Hine Labels has installed its fourth Nilpeter flexo press: an FB-3300S, featuring full servo, auto register, and pre-setting with an IST UV system. In addition, Hine Labels opted for several additional features such as sheeter conveyor, turner bar, delam/relam, full rail system, screen printing, cold foil and fan folding.
The family-owned business has grown steadily since its foundation by Bill Hine’s father 30 years ago. The company specializes in work such as punching, die-cutting, screen, multiple processing, and multi-layer labels, as well as printing on a wide range of materials.
‘We were experiencing an ever increasing demand for high quality technical labels,’ Bill Hine explained. ‘We couldn’t cope with the demand, so in spring 2012 we decided to expand our capacity in volume and in features. Full servo and hot air dryers combined with UV curing were pivotal features, which is one of the reasons why we went for the FB-3300S.
‘The auto register is staggering. It just stays put! Sometimes we think the monitor doesn’t work because the register cross on the screen is so accurate. This press is a huge step forward. The quality is better and easier to maintain and also the press operators find it user-friendly. It saves us a lot of time and material because it goes into register very fast and it stays there.’
As Hine Labels often prints on challenging film substrates, it is essential that the press maintains accurate registration. Bill Hine said: ‘Our operators prefer Nilpeter presses because their tension control is better than on other presses in our shop.’
Pictured: Hine Labels owner Bill Hine with the Nilpeter FB-3300S flexo press
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