Machinery News C 13 AMP buys Klieverik Vertex from CMYUK


lothing manufacturer 13 Amp has installed a Klieverik Vertex calender press from CMYUK. It will be used to create samples of new women’s and children’s clothing lines.


The business had decided on purchasing a Klieverik heat press on the recommendation of other colleagues in the industry, and a marketing communication from CMYUK inviting customers to an Open Day at its Shrewsbury Demonstration Centre, pretty much sealed the deal. 13 Amp is a family-owned business that was established in 1985 by brothers Glyn and Haydn Evans and managed today by Glyn. Based in Leicester this design-led clothing manufacturing company produces women’s and children’s wear specialising in jersey and soft separates for garments ranging


from tops to dresses across a varied cross section of the high street from top end fashion retailers such as Sea Salt, Cotton traders and Roman Originals to supermarkets including the Morrisons’ Nutmeg brand. The company’s HQ in Leicester is home to its materials. sourcing, sales, design, sampling and production management departments. Warehousing, finishing and garment despatch also shares the same site. Sample designs are either generated from the in-house design team or from a specific customer. They are then printed onto paper using an in-house dye sublimation printer, which is then transferred to a polyester-rich fabric base via the Vertex calender press, and then finished. Turnaround time from printing and constructing a sample garment takes a single day. Once a sample has been approved,


New VersaSTUDIO BN2 Series from Roland DG


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oland DG has announced the addition of the BN2-20 and BN2-20A desktop inkjet printer/ cutters to its VersaSTUDIO product line-up. With this launch, Roland DG is looking to democratise professional graphics production by providing home offices and small businesses access to state-of-the-art printing technology - for which demand has shot up since the start of the pandemic. The new addition to the VersaSTUDIO line-up of desktop products brings diverse decoration technology to home offices, offices, and print shops as they look to start or scale their enterprises. The BN2 series offers a choice of two powerful eco-solvent desktop devices that


produce outstanding print quality and have precision contour cutting that allows for the creation of automatic contour-cut graphics, photos, and text in any desired shapes and applications, making it ideal for creating high- value-added items, including t-shirts, posters, stickers, labels, and unique- shaped displays, in high definition and quickly.


The printers use the same high- definition printheads, eco-solvent inks, and cutting technology as Roland DG’s wide-format printers - making sure that smaller print shops have access to premium printing, with better ink density and range. Print speeds are also enhanced in the new BN2 series, with the printers increasing printing speed four-fold for users, enlisting the help of a new linear motion guide, additional dryer, and new main board. Streamlined installation means that users can immediately begin production and the newly designed Frontal Access Structure allows all tasks, from media setup to maintenance, to be performed from the front of the printer for more efficient use of space.


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volume production takes place at partner manufacturing facilities in Morocco and Sri Lanka.


The Vertex is a compact calender press with a robust build featuring an oil-filled heat drum that facilitates consistent brilliant colour reproduction and high print definition. An ingenious belt tracking system also ensures error-free, right-first-time production. With a working width of 1650mm, it can handle both single piece and roll- to-roll materials and is able to cope with the widest range of fabrics and applications.


Uninterrupted efficiency with Adelco DTF system


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delco’s DTF system is a high- quality film printer equipped with all the essential features necessary for a seamless operation, fostering uninterrupted efficiency. This system features a state-of-the-art mechanical control system, guaranteeing unparalleled stability during the printing process.


Encapsulated in its premium aluminium frame are four Epson I3200 printheads, empowering the DTF to achieve an impressive resolution of 3200dpi while maintaining remarkable print speeds of 27m²/h, solidifying its position as one of the fastest on the market. Complementing the printheads, Adelco’s DTF features a re-circulating powder system, ingeniously recycling the powder and minimising waste of this valuable material. At the same time, the system boasts five carbon fibre heating units, uniquely positioned to efficiently dry prints over extended durations, all while optimising energy consumption. This printer comes with Adelco’s bridge of support, being the manufacturer on the ground in both the UK and China.


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