05.27.16
At drupa 2016, Bobst will introduce MPI, a multi-purpose inking system that optimizes printing quality across a wide range of inks.
“Bobst is the leading manufacturer of gravure printing presses for flexibles,” said Michele Vitiello, head of the BOBST Gravure and Lamination Product Line. “Our world-famous 4004 and 4003 platforms have been the most commercially successful presses for many years now, with thousands of print units installed in every part of the world. Our new MPI system allows them to use a wide range of inks while maintaining the highest printing quality and also keeping the Bobst user-friendly handling of the gravure print head.”
“A servo-driven rubber inking roller rotates inside the main ink tray and in direct contact with the print cylinder,” said Renzo Melotti, head of R&D at Bobst Italia. “Servo technology allows it to turn at accurate speeds which are adjustable to each ink and to each specific production demand. With our MPI system, we have achieved maximum ink choice flexibility without compromising on ease of operation and user-friendliness. The MPI system is a true multi-purpose system as it also helps with cleaning of the printing cylinder during ink changes and allows set-up with minimum use of solvent, while no additional ink is needed in the circuit during running.”
The new BOBST MPI system is available as an option on all press platforms and printing widths, and in two different configurations - for medium speeds up to 350 m/min and for high speeds up to 600 m/min.
The technology is being displayed on a stand-alone RS 6002 print unit located on the BOBST booth at drupa 2016.
“Bobst is the leading manufacturer of gravure printing presses for flexibles,” said Michele Vitiello, head of the BOBST Gravure and Lamination Product Line. “Our world-famous 4004 and 4003 platforms have been the most commercially successful presses for many years now, with thousands of print units installed in every part of the world. Our new MPI system allows them to use a wide range of inks while maintaining the highest printing quality and also keeping the Bobst user-friendly handling of the gravure print head.”
“A servo-driven rubber inking roller rotates inside the main ink tray and in direct contact with the print cylinder,” said Renzo Melotti, head of R&D at Bobst Italia. “Servo technology allows it to turn at accurate speeds which are adjustable to each ink and to each specific production demand. With our MPI system, we have achieved maximum ink choice flexibility without compromising on ease of operation and user-friendliness. The MPI system is a true multi-purpose system as it also helps with cleaning of the printing cylinder during ink changes and allows set-up with minimum use of solvent, while no additional ink is needed in the circuit during running.”
The new BOBST MPI system is available as an option on all press platforms and printing widths, and in two different configurations - for medium speeds up to 350 m/min and for high speeds up to 600 m/min.
The technology is being displayed on a stand-alone RS 6002 print unit located on the BOBST booth at drupa 2016.