Brandtjen & Kluge has introduced its new ApexFoil foil-stamping and die-cutting platen press.
The new press became available for purchase at the International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) Odyssey expo in Chicago, US, in May.
It will be officially launched at Print 17, Chicago, between 10 and 14 September. The company did not disclose the price.
Kluge says that the important properties of foil stamping are to identify time, temperature and tonnage. These were simple to identify but were difficult to measure and control.
As per the company, the new foil system with its Compass control system offers patented features to control the 3-T’s, Time, Temperature and Tonnage. It allows operators to reduce and in some cases totally, eliminate make-ready on every job.
ApexFoil’s features a sleek new design with sliding Clearview interlocking safety guards, a PLC Touchscreen interface, multi-point LED lighting package and high-performance Delrin work surface.
The machine is claimed to be offering improved foil performance with programmable foil system that can hold a tolerance of +/- .016″ at the foil gap while offering a programmable step and repeat capability.
This also offers a 24/7 programmable dual surface heat control with timer control to pre-heat die and make-ready surfaces before shift start up.
The foil, die and make-ready alignment system can trim set-up time and increases set-up efficiency.
The quick-set tool-less registration adjustments system is claimed to be accurate with an ultra-lightweight die mounting plate that requires less of operator effort, while saving up to 5 minutes of set-up time during job changeover.
Kluge CEO Michael Aumann said: “We were driven to develop the ApexFoil in response to customer feedback and a clear understanding of their evolving business needs.
“The functionality of this innovative new product will allow for better efficiency and more output in an ever-changing workflow environment driven by digital print technology.”
Image: Brandtjen & Kluge introduces new foiling machine. Photo: Courtesy of Brandtjen & Kluge, Inc.