MPS broadens EF multi-substrate press line

The EF line is now available in the standard configuration, EF, as well as EF-APC and EF-APC Advanced.

The standard EF press offers an automation package including job memory, as well as iControl, Crisp.Dot, gearless tooling, short web and multi drive, and is said to provide a lower cost printing system with automation capabilities.

The EF-APC version is enhanced with automation on the print sleeve settings. With the use of servo positioning technology, the print sleeves are loaded automatically on the print unit, while the automatic print control (APC) option automatically sets the desired print pressure settings. The EF-APC version is also built with slide-out ink drawers and dynamic print control to ensure print quality at all press speeds.

The EF-APC Advanced version includes the EF-APC features in addition to automatic print control on the print gap, related to the substrate. For initial jobs, material calibration memory is uploaded and recalled for repeat jobs. Print positional settings for plate sleeves and anilox rolls can also be stored and recalled.

Eric Hoendervangers, MPS commercial director, said: ‘With over 1,300 print units sold, the EF multi-substrate press is the most popular of the MPS press family. During its 15 years of existence the EF has continuously evolved in terms of press design, performance and press operation.

‘For this next generation, we listened to feedback from our existing customers and thoroughly studied new markets. The solution we established moving forward enables our customers to choose the EF press version and configuration which best suits their market requirements without compromising reliability and print quality expected from an MPS press.’