Rapid adds new slitter rewinder

Rapid Machinery Company, an Australian manufacturer of Memjet-powered narrow web digital label printing systems, has introduced the Rapid-X SR2 slitter rewinder to complement its X1 and X2 digital presses, and D2 die-cutter/laminator.

Rapid-X SR2 slitter rewinder

The SR2 is part of the Rapid-X line, with length/label counting, rotary knife slitting, trim extraction and dual reversing rewind spindles with 38mm and 76mm expanders supplied as standard. Optional matrix rewinding, strobe inspection and other components are available on request.

The first machine has been sold by Impression Technology Europe (ITE), Rapid’s European master distributor.

Rapid general manager Nick Mansell said: ‘As short-run digital label presses become more popular, the finishing systems are beginning to emulate those found on higher-speed devices.

‘Because Rapid runs a complete research and development, and engineering shop, with over 35 years of experience making custom label equipment, we are well positioned to respond quickly to market demands and the SR2 is an example of this.’

ITE managing director Roy Burton said: ‘We are delighted to be taking the first SR2, in addition to an X2 digital label press and D2 die-cutter, for one of our mainland Europe customers.

‘The quality of the build, coupled with attractive investment and running costs, is hitting the right spot in the label market and we expect this to be the first of many.’