Bobst will bring to the market a new version of DigiMount, its fully automatic flexo plate mounting system. Launched as SmartDigiMount, the new kit claims to further improve efficiency on narrow- and mid-web inline flexo presses and multi-process printing and converting lines that make use of sleeve technology.
The new Smart DigiMount features improved speed and accuracy of plate mounting. It is capable of handling sleeve repeats of 254 – 812.8 mm and optionally 1066.8 mm (10 – 32 in optionally 42 in). This extends its capabilities to accommodate larger web widths and formats. A new enclosure to the system excludes ambient light, helping the positioning system to operate consistently.
Bobst will continue to sell the original DigiMount version to suit print cylinder repeats of 139.7 – 609.6 mm (5.5 – 24 in). “Every concept within the Bobst digital automation programme is continuously upgraded or extended so as to keep pace with the equipment evolution and to always ensure new improved levels of integrated automation”, said Matteo Cardinotti, managing director of Bobst Firenze and head of narrow and mid-web multi-process product line.
“DigiMount version of the plate mounter in order to provide a solution for Bobst narrow- and mid-web production lines dedicated to the production of labels, flexible packaging or carton packaging that use sleeve technology. This can accommodate larger formats and web widths, such as the M6 and the M8”.