Finishing Equipment
Finishing solutions to improve in-house labelling operations
Tony Mariani, managing director at AM Labels Limited, an award-winning supplier of complete labelling solutions including manufacturing and warehouse automation, barcoding, robotics and RFID systems, explains how digital label finishers can help to improve and streamline companies’ in-house labelling operations.
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inishing systems are an efficient and cost- effective solution to provide businesses with the power to laminate, cut and finish high quality labels, in-house. They can also save time, effort and money, as well as minimising errors and increasing efficiency and productivity. In addition, businesses can further save on materials, as well as substantially reducing the amount of label stock they hold. Leading printer manufacturer, Afinia, offers a range of label finishing systems including the DLF-140S and the DLF-220S, as well as a brand new model, the DLP-2200, which is now available from AM Labels. These models offer businesses of varying sizes operating in a selection of industries a highly advanced solution to laminating, cutting and finishing, without having to outsource their labelling requirements.
THE AFINIA DLP-2200 DIGITAL LABEL PRESS AND ROTARY DIE FINISHER
The Afinia DLP-2200 is due to launch in the coming months and is an upgrade from the existing DLP- 2100 model, offering a range of improved features and benefits. In addition to printing, die cutting and finishing labels at an impressive speed of up to 60 feet per minute, the DLP-2200 is a fast and cost effective solution for companies with medium to high volume, roll-to-roll requirements, while also being capable of laminating, cutting, stripping, slitting and rewinding.
The digital label press benefits from a large roll capacity, accommodating rolls with an outside diameter of up to 400 mm. This offers businesses the advantage of significantly reducing their label stock and improving efficiency, thanks to less frequent roll changeovers being required.
Furthermore, the DLP-2200 features an automatic web guide to keep the media aligned without the use of physical collars, as well as an 18 inch magnetic cylinder that utilises low cost, flexible steel dies. Thanks to the increased size of the magnetic cylinder, the digital label press can accommodate larger label sizes with a label length of up to 360 mm.
The DLP-2200 offers increased reliability and faster production speeds due to its servo- controlled motors, which facilitate pinpoint cutting accuracy, even at high speeds. The press is ideal for businesses with medium to large volume requirements, including print companies, as well as those operating in chemical and food industries. Thanks to its intuitive interface and built-in touch screen, the DLP-2200 is simple to operate and enables users to manage job setups
The Afinia DLF-220S digital label finisher can laminate cut, slit, strip and roll pre-printed labels from a continuous roll and maintenance with ease.
The digital label press also offers a built-in lamination system, providing labels with protection against chemicals and UV, while increasing durability, scratch and scuff resistance. The lamination process will also help to extend the life of the labels. Productivity is further increased due to the simple paper path that ensures job setups are fast and simple. When used inline with the Afinia L901 colour label printer, the DLP-2200 can produce over 25,000 full-colour labels per hour, eliminating the need to outsource labels, while saving businesses money, improving turnaround times and providing companies with greater control over their labelling operations. The L901 combines a 1600 dpi resolution with fast print speeds and the latest Memjet printhead technology. Additionally,
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June 2023
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