Stork Prints to supply dedicated RSI units for Omet Varyflex

Stork Prints, manufacturer of rotary screen technology, has agreed to supply Italian press manufacturer Omet with dedicated RSI (Rotary Screen Integration) modules for the Varyflex 520mm and 670mm wide combination presses.

Suited for paper packaging and flexible packaging applications as thin as 12 m, the Varyflex is designed to maintain high productivity, with fast changeovers between different processes possible at all print and converting stations. The Stork units for the press simply slot into the main frame of the press, and are interchangeable with other processes such as flexo, gravure and foil stamping. The Omet press has a repeat size range from 12” to 33” and up to 12 colors.

The screen unit’s gearless, independent motors allow flexibility in pitch adjustments, to arrive at the precise intermediate printing length required. It is installed into the machine without mechanical intervention, through a simple plug.

The first two new RSI modules especially for the Varyflex press have been delivered, to a flexible packaging printer in the US.

Raymond Wiggers, commercial manager, Stork Prints, commented: ‘We are very pleased to be supplying our proven RSI technology to Omet. It means Varyflex users have the possibility to offer unique high-end features, while maintaining the flexibility to compete in the growing short-run packaging markets.’