Mark Andy brings in-line lamination to packaging

The in-line solventless capability will be made available on its new Versa Max series, and is intended to further the ability of the new press to meet the requirements of flexible packaging converting.

Mark Andy presented the in-line solventless technology development as part of its keynote presentation at Packprint Summit Americas 2013.

The Versa Max brings together Comco's historical film printing technology and the recent innovations found in Mark Andy Performance Series presses, renewing the foundation for printing thin films and many other specialty substrates. The Versa Max can print on substrates ranging from mono-layer materials to multi-layer structures for flexible packaging. As such, applications range from shrink-sleeve labels and bottle wraps, to pouches, sachets, tickets, cartons and lids.

Versa Max presses have a printing width of 26in, with a repeat range of 10-32in. The press speed can reach 1,200ft per minute. A web-reversing option allows for double sided printing, and hot air impingement drying is available for water- or solvent-based inks and coatings, as is EB or UV curing, or a combination of them all.

Other design features of the Versa Max include a unique inking component integrated with an operator-friendly pull-out drawer design, simple ink chamber removal and installation, and intelligent registration and impression control.

Mark Andy also recently launched an inkjet combination press series dedicated to the packaging market.