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Transfer printing once had a poor
reputation among decorators but
not any more. Improvements in
technology now mean the
process is easier and safer than
ever before, with unbelievable
quality too. Printwear &
Promotion takes a look at what’s
happening on the transfer
printing scene…
M&R
Flatbed graphic press sets the standard
The Saturn Platinum II flatbed graphic press, pneumatic squeegee/floodbar
right, is ideal for printing transfers. Compact and locks.
affordable, it sets the standard for high tolerance Textile Vacuum Pallets turn M&R
printing in a small-format flatbed press, with a textile presses into precise,
level of control and quality normally found only in affordable transfer presses. M&R
large, expensive presses. offers single-station and multi-
It’s also ideal for applications where absolute station Vacuum Pallet Systems for
precision is critical, delivering exceptional results the Chameleon Manual Press. The
on transfer substrates. Vacuum Pallet System requires an
Saturn Platinum II uses separate motors for easy-to-install vacuum turbine.
lift/lower and print/flood. The variable-frequency With a single-pallet system, the
AC electric drive motors are brushless and operator can change to textile
maintenance-free. Saturn Platinum II’s heavy- printing without first replacing
duty, chatter-free design and flat metal-alloy the vacuum pallet with a
vacuum bed provide the rigidity and stability standard pallet. M&R automatic
necessary for high-quality prints and long press textile presses require a vacuum
life. turbine, air distributor, hoses,
Saturn Platinum II’s user-friendly control panel vacuum pallets, and foot pedals.
simplifies operation by using icons to identify Vacuum Pallet Systems enable
press functions. Squeegee traverse speed and owners of M&R textile presses to
floodbar traverse speed can be set separately. It enter the world of high-quality
also features M&R’s SoftVac whisper-quiet, high- transfer printing for far less than
volume vacuum system. Vacuum and blowback the cost of purchasing a flatbed
are each independent and adjustable. The digital or multicolour graphic press. No
keypad with alphanumeric display simplifies additional space is required, and
programming, and micro-registration with visual the presses can alternate
guides makes setup and adjustment fast and between transfer printing and
simple. Standard features include automatically traditional textile printing.
synchronized, cam-driven peel; adjustable front
and rear print stroke sensors; double-print For more information visit
capability; pneumatic screen clamps; and www.mrprint.com
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