Trident UK, part of Sonoco Trident, recently installed a Cyrel Digiflow flexographic printing system from DuPont Packaging Graphics. The Digiflow system gives Trident the capability to meet the needs of its high-end consumer packaged goods clients by delivering superior quality results, quickly and cost-effectively.
Cyrel DigiFlow is a digital workflow enhancement designed to expand the capabilities of digital Cyrel and digital Cyrel Fast. It adds a chamber that allows the creation of a controlled atmosphere during the main exposure, allowing one-to-one reproduction of image elements on the plate. This is critical to optimising the effects of solid screening patterns.
The DigiFlow exposure units can be used on an 'as-needed' basis, and can easily be switched off when the standard digital dot is the preferred result. The system is recommended as "the simplest and most cost-effective solution for flexographers desiring the ability to seamlessly switch between standard and flat top dots".
"The brand managers that Sonoco Trident works with have extremely high expectations," says Julia Cox, Trident UK's senior commercial manager. "Innovative solutions like Cyrel Digiflow allow us to offer our clients speed and flexibility, without sacrificing quality."
Based on the trial success of the new unit, Sonoco Trident is considering expanding its use of Cyrel Digiflow globally. The company is also considering a trial of the newest Cyrel Performance Plate series from DuPont.
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