The VUTEk HSr Pro inkjet press
EFI’s VUTEk HSr Pro roll-to-roll inkjet press and HS100 Pro hybrid roll/flatbed press are the latest additions to Cheadle-based Cestrian Imaging’s fleet.
For large scale applications such as building wraps, the VUTEk roll-to-roll press handles flexible substrates up to 126.5 inches wide and has an elevated unwinder and rewinder system and multiple roll capability with two 60 inch rolls.
Operating at speeds up to 100 boards per hour, the EFI VUTEk HS100 Pro press represents an alternative to analogue equipment, offering throughput comparable to screen printing, with print quality that approaches offset on a wide range of flatbed or roll-to-roll print jobs. The press includes fully automated loading and unloading to accessories for more efficient production of one-off jobs to longer run work traditionally suited for screen printing or offset presses.
‘At Cestrian we pride ourselves on developing and processing materials which provide our customers with the best solution for their requirements, including those products that have high environmental credentials. However, our innovative approach to product development is not without its challenges, with some materials providing print instability and ink adhesion issues, for example. The EFI VUTEk presses give us the flexibility to process these materials with a low amount of waste, offering high quality at a competitive speed,’ said Paul Gibson, production director.
‘Overall, the presses give us greater flexibility with higher quality imaging and faster production speeds than other inkjet presses,’ Mr Gibson said. ‘We’ve been impressed with their precise ink lay-down and their ability to use variable-dot greyscale imaging. They help us maintain the high level of standards our customers expect.’
