MPS launches new presses at Labelexpo

MPS showed three press models at Labelexpo Europe, including the launch of its EXL Sleeve-Offset press. Also on display was the EC machine for label and film and the EF multi substrate press. All three lines make use of the same user-friendly press design and are equipped with intelligent servo technology including the company’s Automated Print Control (APC), iControl, Crisp.Dot and Multi Drive settings. 

The EC is said to be the most cost-effective MPS press with chill drum technology, short web, Crisp.Dot and converting rail system. The machines are built in 11-13 and 16 inch web widths. The print settings are done with servo positioning technology (APC) and the material thickness compensation is manually controlled. The print settings as well as other press settings – UV, corona, web tensions – can be loaded into job memory for repeat jobs.

The EF is a multi-substrate press in which the material compensation is controlled by servo positioning technology (extended APC). The complete print settings are automated and can be stored in job memory, meaning that the print settings for both initial and repeat jobs can be uploaded from job memory. This flexible label and converting press is built in various web widths including 20 inches. A multiple range of converting models is available, as well as different inking systems.

The new EXL-Sleeve Offset (variable sleeve technology) press is an automated offset combination press using sleeves for the plate and blanket carrier. A new way of offset print pressure settings and controls allowed the MPS engineers to make use of ‘normal’ sleeve technology without the use of special support barer rings or any other mechanical compensation allowing repeat variances.

The EXL-Packaging (wide web flexo version) variant is built up to 26 inches at a speed of 300 m/min. A dedicated inking system has been developed with an ink-chill option. It comes with Automated Print Control (APC) as a standard together with iControl and job memory. Furthermore high speed hot air driers for both solvent based inks and water based inks are available.

Pictured: MPS launched the EXL Sleeve-Offset press at Labelexpo Europe 

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