Esko launches Kongsberg V series

Kongsberg V tables are available in two sizes – V20 and V24 – and are able to work on material 66 x 51in (1,700 x 1,300mm – the V20) and 66 x 126in (1,700 x 3,200mm – the V24).

Kongsberg V cutting tables feature a selection of tools for cutting, creasing, drilling and plotting, and have many of other Kongsberg tables in the product range, such as the i-cut Vision Pro camera system for accurate print-to-cut registration even with print-distorted materials.

The new V series offers standard configurations for finishing of packaging, and sign & display applications, including the Kongsberg V for packaging, which is configured for sample making, short-run production of mockups and other packaging-specific applications. It is outfitted with a FlexiHead, which offers accurate, powerful cutting and creasing of packaging material such as folding carton and corrugated board. The FlexiHead is attached to a precise servo axis controlling the tool depth when cutting, creasing and routing. Three configurable tool stations accommodate a full range of standard tool inserts.

The Kongsberg V for sign and display comes with a MultiCUT tool head for vision controlled cutting and routing.

Esko said Kongsberg V cutting tables ‘deliver reliability, precision and ease of use’ for companies in the packaging, and sign and display markets.

‘The Kongsberg V series joins the well-known Esko Kongsberg X series and the recently launched large format C series platform,’ said Marian Zincke, Esko vice-president of digital finishing. ‘The launch of the V series extends our family of digital cutting solutions to make them accessible to companies who need an entry-level cutting solution but who do not want to compromise on quality, precision or reliability.’

Zincke added: ‘Esko began testing the market with this new family of cutting tables in Asia last year. Results clearly illustrated that there is a global need for a high-end digital finishing solution at an attractive entry-level price. That is exactly what the Kongsberg V brings. This unique platform is offered in sizes and standard configurations that have been designed to meet the most popular specifications according to our market research. We believe they are perfect for customers who want the productivity, reliability and precision that is characteristic of Esko Kongsberg machines, but only need it for specific applications.’