Comexi adds laser technology to Proslit range

Comexi Group has introduced the patent-pending CingularLaser technology to the slitting and rewinding equipment from its Proslit range.

Common in-line laser processes include micro and macro perforations for the transmission of CO2 in packaging for fruit and vegetables, easy open systems for different types of packaging such as stand-up pouches, the numbering of promotional offers, expiry dates and the printing of alphanumeric codes.

Comexi said CingularLaser technology will increase the efficiency and productivity of in-line processes where laser systems are used.

Comexi’s slitting and rewinding machines can now: make 400m of micro perforations measuring 50μ to 300μ per minute, and 150-200m of macro perforations of up to 6mm/min; add easy open systems to packaging, using discontinuous or continuous lines in cross or web direction at speeds of 200-400m/min depending on the system; and add barcodes, QR codes or numbers to different types of materials.

CingularLaser heralds a new trend in in-line laser processes, said Comexi, so that they evolve from a packaging process to a converting one. Until now, packaging companies were responsible for this laser-operated stage of the process. This meant that a specialist laser machine was needed for different applications where a laser was used, thus affecting the productivity and versatility of the different machines, while also raising costs due to the need for this specialist packaging equipment.

With the incorporation of CingularLaser to the Comexi Proslit range, laser applications have been integrated in the converting process.

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