wifag//polytype group Linearis ensuring premium-quality The flexible multi-decoration and varnishing machine for plastic tubes and sleeves
Developed to meet the toughest demands 2 1 2 3 4 5 Combinations of... 1 flexo print with glossy varnish 2 screen print, flexo print and glossy varnish 3 flexo print, glossy varnish and screen print 4 flexo print, glossy varnish and cold stamping 5 matt varnish, screen print, flexo print and hot stamping //polytype is the leading manufacturer of premium quality decorating and finishing machines for plastic tubes and sleeves. Customers benefit from best solutions with optimum performance and high flexibility. Polytype AG is part of the wifag//polytype Group, allowing us to benefit from a broad technology base. When you choose //polytype linearis, you get maximum flexibility in a single machine. That is true regardless of whether you are decorating a tube using screen and flexo printing or cold stamping plus flexo and screen printing or a sleeve using matt varnishing and screen printing. And it doesn t depend on the processes you use or the sequence you perform them in.
An all-in-one machine for premium-quality decoration tasks High productivity through fast product changeover and short cycle time Excellent cost efficiency thanks to compact design, minimal manpower requirements and low reject rates Extremely wide range of decoration options Decoration processes can be freely combined 3 //polytype linearis is a modular machine system for decorating plastic tubes and sleeves that satisfies the most exacting quality requirements. The combination of a wide range of decoration processes and the option of freely selecting the decoration sequence enable a variety of design choices: printing Rotary screen printing Glossy and matt varnishes Spot lacquering Hot or cold stamping Options for further processes The robust construction in combination with the modular machine concept provides the basis for high-precision and stable production of highquality tubes and sleeves. With //polytype linearis you make the right decision every time. The machine is suitable for tubes and sleeves integration into a production line or as a stand-alone unit 8, 10 or 12 decoration processes customizing the combination and sequence of decoration stations in the machine
Combination of varieties at its finest Tube loading //polytype linearis offers high process stability for transferring tubes from the transport chain to the mandrels. The take-off drum operates using vacuum trays and vacuum star prisms. Tube cleaning Tubes and sleeves are cleaned using ionization with dust removal. 4 Lacquer curing A separate //polytype UV oven is used to ensure uniform lacquer curing. Its progressive power regulation is designed for premium lacquer quality. Tube unloading //polytype linearis offers high process stability for transferring tubes from the mandrels to the transport chain.
Surface pre-treatment The //polytype gas flame or Corona pre-treatment ensure optimum surface pre-treatment. printing The flexo printing station is equipped with a temperaturecontrolled anilox roller. It is designed for quick and easy plate changes (//polytype design) and fast print adjustment inside and outside the machine. Ink curing UV ink curing is performed after each operation. Exchangeable, water-cooled lamps also enable overlap curing in every printing position. 5 ing The anilox roller varnishing unit can be installed at any position in the machine and ensures uniform application of glossy or matt varnishes. Metallic effects //polytype cold- and hot-stamping units deliver outstanding results in applying metallic design elements even at high speeds and can be operated either together or separately. printing The rotary screen printing station is ideal for high speeds while maintaining the highest quality. It is designed to enable fast screen changes inside and outside the machine.
Options for boosting productivity Well conceived accessories Quality assurance for top-class products Further options for optimizing machine availability 6 //polytype offers a selection of enhancements to expand your //polytype linearis and make your production preparations more efficient. A service trolley can be used to change over printing units fast and also set them up outside the machine. Two mounting systems are available. The flexo plate mounting system helps you align printing plates perfectly with a precision camera. The screen frame mounting system including a welding device is a high-precision accessory that reduces change over time significantly. Pre-press arrangement and further possibilities Quick exchange of print stations with servicing trolley Plate mounting system for the preparation of the printing plate via a high precision camera mounting system for the set-up of the rotary screen incl. welding device Decoration according a print registration inspection with a vision control system Lacquer viscosity control system for a higher mat varnish quality
Green 1 Green 2 Matt Process Time White Curing Process Time Process Time 7 Tube decoration in flexo printing and screen printing Example of 3-color printing with matt varnishing including enough processing time for a high quality matt varnish on an 8-color machine with 4 segments Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Green Glossy Hot Stamping Black White Multi-decoration of tubes Example of 7-color printing plus hot stamping and varnishing on a 10-color machine with 5 segments Glue Cold Stamping Cyan Magenta Yellow Glossy White Black Blue Green Black Multi-decoration of tubes Example of 8-color printing plus cold stamping and varnishing on a 12-color machine with 6 segments
Service worth its weight in gold! 8 Preventative measures to extend the service life of your machine System optimization to increase productivity Process optimization to reduce waste Higher availability through better trained staff Our service has just one objective: to keep you successful in the marketplace! You invested in the highest quality machinery; together, we can maintain its value. While our machines are built for a very long service life, improvements in technology and changes in your customer s requirements might call for innovative enhancements to the equipment. You can expect and will get competent support in all phases of the machine s lifecycle. Our comprehensive service program offers: Installation and startups Hotline and remote service Spare parts and supplies Maintenance and repair Updates and upgrades Rebuild and refurbishment Application support Operator and maintenance training Equipment relocation So what can we do for you today?
5 900 mm 2 990 mm 2 720 mm 9 L* 4 360 4 740 mm 2 680 mm Training Learn more about flexo and screen printing processes and hot and cold stamping on //polytype linearis machines. Find out how you can get the most out of your machine in our individually tailored basic and advanced courses. Technical data Linearis Linearis Linearis 4 segments 5 segments 6 segments Min./max. diameter: 19 50 mm 19 50 mm 19 50 mm Skirt length: 50 210 mm 50 210 mm 50 210 mm Max. printing width: 205 mm 205 mm 205 mm Max. mech. operating speed: 150 pcs./min 150 pcs./min 150 pcs./min Max. production speed: 120 pcs./min. 120 pcs./min. 120 pcs./min. Number of decoration stations: 8 10 12 Number of UV lamps: 8+1 10+1 12+1 Approx. length of machine L*: 4 750 mm 5 130 mm 5 520 mm Approx. weight of machine: 15 T 16.5 T 18 T
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