BELL-MARK - Model FlexPrint Servo -FlexPrint Flexographic Printers For Horizontal Form/Fill/Seal Machines
FlexPrint Flexographic Printers by BELL-MARK are engineered to deliver high-quality, precise printing on various substrates including Tyvek®, paper, and films. These printers come equipped with an innovative geared 's' wrap design that ensures accurate registration. The FlexPrint series supports features such as reverse printing, scannable bar codes, and multi-color printing, enhancing its versatility for various applications. Incorporating advanced Servo Drive systems and Emerson Axima controllers, these printers achieve synchronized movement between plate and media, optimizing print cycles and accuracy. The open cavity Doctor Blade maintains ink viscosity, reduces waste, and enhances the ability to print finer details. FlexPrint models cater to different needs with options from standard to mini sizes, allowing high cycle speeds and cost-efficient in-line printing solutions. BELL-MARK also provides advanced ink management systems for quick color changeovers, facilitating seamless operation in high-demand packaging environments.
The FlexPrint line of Flexographic printers offer the highest quality printing on Tyvek®, paper and film with patented geared "s" wrap design for pinpoint registration.
An open cavity Doctor Blade maintains ink viscosity with no evaporation, allows printing of finer type and bar codes, reduces odors and eliminates cost and maintenance of fountain rolls.
FlexPrint's unique mag-align magnetic back plate system allows for quick plate changes, accurate placement, and eliminates costly spare print cylinders and machine down time.
An open cavity InkWell is standard equipment, and provides a no mess, maintenance free method for press ready ink and daily cleanup.
In Flexographic printing, a flexible printing plate is mounted to a plate (print) cylinder. This plate is then rotated into contact with an engraved inking roll (anilox) which deposits a film of ink onto the printing plate. The printing plate is then rotated into contact with the print media (web) depositing ink, during which the web is supported by the impression roll.
The FlexPrint is normally mounted on the loading bed of the packaging machine, close to the sealing die section. The print media enters the top of the printer, and then internal idler rolls direct the web through the printing sections of the printer.
Sequence of Operation
A full printing cycle involves inking the plate first, then printing the image. All of this must occur during one complete index cycle of the packaging machine. Since the FlexPrint prints the image during the "move" portion of the cycle, it is imperative that the plate movement is exactly synchronized with the web movement.
FlexPrint Components
Servo Drive Systems
The precise print registration of the FlexPrint is best accomplished using a Servo Drive System to assist the plate cylinder. Both, the FlexPrint Servo and the FlexPrint II, utilize Emerson Axima motion controllers, and the Emerson E-Series Digital Servo Motors.
Doctor Blade
A Doctor Blade eliminates foaming with water-based inks and maintains viscosity control for consisten ink laydown. The Doctor Blade also allows the ability to print finer type, and small graphics detail.
Ink Management
BELL-MARK provides an ink cartridge for quick color change and improved ink management. For the FlexPrint II, we offer an Enclosed Doctor Blade and 2 color pumping system.