MACHINERY NEWS SGIA launch for Spyder DTS system F
ollowing on from the recent successful launch of the Spyder Direct to Screen system at SGIA in Las Vegas, Exile Technologies Limited (formerly OYO), have now commenced sales and support operations for the product in Europe.
The Spyder DTS uses an industrial phase change inkjet head combined with a high- density thermal wax ink, to apply artwork directly to a coated screen. This eliminates the film mask normally used, streamlining the entire screen preparation process. The Spyder digitally places the image with absolute accuracy using a conventional tri-lock, or optional MHM compatible registration system. This eliminates human error with manual placement of film separations on multiple screens and translates into less press setup up time, and more jobs run per day. At less than two minutes per screen, the Spyder DTS will keep up with the busiest of screen rooms.
There are two Spyder models to choose from. The Spyder 30
supports standard frames up to 25” x 36” (64cm x 92cm), while the larger Spyder 52 supports frame sizes up to 54” x 48” wide (137cm x 122cm). Because the stencil is printed directly on the coated screen no vacuum is required for the exposure, and the wax ink is water soluble allowing for fast and easy wash-out.
The Spyder software allows quick and easy set up of custom templates to fit different screen sizes and also incorporates queue management and job prioritisation. A full-featured Harlequin RIP is also available to provide extremely fast and reliable file output. The Spyder will also accept 1-bit tiff files from any other RIP so it will easily fit into an existing pre- press workflow.
Exile also manufacture the Liberator and TechStyler ThermoImpression imagesetters, which are purpose built for the Flexo, Screen, and Pad printing industries and are eco friendly, as they are chemistry free and require no darkroom, chemicals, inks or toners. They
SPYDER: Less set up time and more jobs per day, according to UK supplier, Exile Technologies.
are used worldwide producing film positives and negatives for applications such as POP, Posters, Banners, Labels, Textile and Flexo printing.
n For more information contact Mark Evans at Exile Technologies Limited on 01582 573980 or alternatively email
mevans@exiletech.co.uk
Trans Slam – transfer printing with a difference A
new transfer printing system, Trans Slam, has been launched by Your Embroidery Services Ltd. At its heart is the latest OKI U-Print TST4 digital laser printer which uses a white toner in just the same way that screen printers use white ink. Trans Slam though has other advantages. Firstly, it is not limited to use on textiles. It is also suitable for hard and flexible surfaces such as plastic, leather, ceramic, wood and even glass and, as with textiles, no special coating is necessary (and they can be of any colour). Trans Slam also gives you the option of applying the transfer at a much lower temperature – as low as 80C – without affecting the durability or the brightness of the print. A major advantage is that it expands the range of products that can and secondly, it reduces the cost of printing – the lower the heat the less expensive the press is to run. The low cost and small footprint also make it easy to add to a current business especially where space is at a premium. And the RIP software, that comes with the package, allows you to control how much toner is laid down. Apart from giving the opportunity to lower the cost of each print it also allows greater flexibility in adjusting the cosmetics of the print. The wide variety of substrates and products is only limited by whether or not it will fit under the press but YES Ltd also offer a adapters and devices that may enable you to print a shaped product. Even size of print is not is a limiting factor as Trans Slam is available in both A4 and A3. n For more information visit
www.transslam.co.uk
| 86 | January 2013
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