Indian print and packaging equipment manufacturer Creed Engineers has launched its LFD350 flatbed die-cutter under its Vinsak brand now also in the MEA market.
The firm launched the product in India in November 2013.
Managing director Ranesh Bajaj said the machine’s “USP” is combining “the cost-effectiveness and the quality of a flatbed with great speed.”
“The Vinsak LFD350 offers exceptional return on investment, low setup cost, fast implementation, high-speed and -quality label production, prompt support and an easy-to-handle die-cutting system,” he said.
Creed Engineers are marketing the machine for film laminating, hot stamping, die cutting, punching, waste-off (or slitting) at one go. It can run offline for flexo presses, web screen presses and intermittent rotary presses.
It can also cut labels from a 350mm wide roll at 180 pieces per minute with a maximum die-cutting area of 340x340mm, said Creed.
“The LFD350 offers a wide range of applications, including die-cutting, creasing, perforating, kiss-cutting as well as hot foil stamping, combined embossing and hot foil, and hologram stamping,” said Bajaj.
“The die-cutter uses servo motors rather than traditional mechanisms to start and stop the feed allowing the platen mechanism to create high-quality cut-offs.”
The electric control system’s main control unit adopts components for accurate feeding and easy operation. Two lateral and one longitudinal registration sensor ensure accuracy.