Gallus is highlighting its Gallus Print Shop concept at Labelexpo to demonstrate how digital and conventional printing methods can be combined to produce labels faster and more cost-effectively.
The Gallus Print Shop at the show will feature the new Gallus ECS 340 with the ‘Plus’ update package, the Linoprint L digital drop-on-demand (DoD) system from Heidelberg with the Gallus ECS C digital finishing solution, and the Gallus EM 430 S with the high-tech short-web concept.
The Print Shop will combine and control the entire order planning and processing workflows of the three machine systems via central MIS workflow software.
In cooperation with its industrial partner Siegwerk, Gallus will also be demonstrating the benefits of LED UV drying technology on the Gallus EM 280 using the latest UV LED inks from Siegwerk.
While Gallus will soon have installed 200 of its Gallus ECS 340s, the version at Labelexpo features a new ‘Plus’ update package, delivering key technical improvements that pave the way for new applications.
A recent international sales and service agreement for the Linoprint L digital printing systems from Heidelberg has enabled Gallus to add the Linoprint L digital DoD system from Heidelberg to its portfolio.
The Linoprint L uses the drop-on-demand inkjet method and supports a resolution of 600dpi and a printing speed of up to 48m/min in four-colour mode. This makes the system an ideal addition for high-quality flexographic, offset and screen printing applications where small batches need to be produced cost-efficiently as and when required or variable data needs to be printed on prefabricated labels. The digital printing system is also suitable for new applications such as smart labels, security printing or trackable labels.
At Labelexpo, the Linoprint L will be demonstrated with the Gallus ECS C digital finishing solution. Based on the revolutionary Gallus ECS 340, the Gallus ECS C offers minimal changeover times and virtually waste-free job changes through front loading, a sleeve system, chambered doctor blade, presetting and an extremely short web path, said the firm.
The Gallus EM 430 S featured at the Print Shop cuts costs by up to 30% through maximum flexibility and shorter web path of 2.2m, according to Gallus. Waste is 40% less than with conventional label printing machines, said the firm.
The combination printing press can be configured to meet the highest demands and enables UV flexographic printing, rotary screen printing, hot foil embossing, cold foil printing, relief embossing and die-cutting, said Gallus.
Gallus will also be using Labelexpo to showcase a Gallus EM 280 equipped with a complete LED UV drying system that uses the latest UV LED inks from Siegwerk and state-of-the-art radiators. Gallus claims it will be the only manufacturer to demonstrate live production of a label that combines the benefits of digital and flexographic printing and is dried entirely with LED UV technology.
At Labelexpo, Gallus also aims to highlight the multiprocess capability of its Gallus RCS 330/430. A wide selection of Gallus Screeny Genuine screen printing plates will also be on display. Their unique microstructure delivers optimum print quality for the finest of lines, solid areas or relief printing, maximum print speeds and easy cleaning when reusing screens, according to Gallus.