A second flexo press has been supplied to UK-based Reflex Flexible Packaging by Czech manufacturer Soma Engineering. The 8-colour MIDI II press is part of a package that also includes a Lamiflex E laminator to expand the company's printing and flexible packaging production. Both systems were supplied through Soma's UK Agent, Engelmann & Buckham.
The 1,270mm width MIDI II central impression press prints on a wide variety of films including LDPE, HD, OPP paper and laminates. It is equipped with Soma's Falcon II intelligent job setting and semi-automatic register setting, which isclaimed to reduce waste at start-up by as much as 70% and makeready times by up to 50%.
The Lamiflex E has a coating width of up to 1,310mm and uses a two-part, solvent-free adhesive that sets via chemical reaction. This eliminates the need for a heated drying tunnel and saves on high energy consumption while reducing carbon emissions. Features include shaftless unwind and rewind and a precise, servo driven tension control system.
The new installation joins a Soma MIDI press purchased by Reflex five years ago, and will double the production capability of the company's 18,000f² Telford site.
