Baldwin Demonstrates Global Leadership In Process Improvement Technology Driving Press Room Savings at IfraExpo 2010
8/16/2010
Stand 4.230
Baldwin Technology Company, Inc., a global supplier of press cleaning systems for more than 35 years, will use IfraExpo to put the spotlight firmly on its industry-leading products. Much of the focus will be on the ability to combine a number of Baldwin products into a total press cleaning system for optimum efficiency in the pressroom.
Individually or as part of a value-added combination, the Baldwin systems add up to an extensive product portfolio for the newspaper and semi-commercial sector. Along with its ‘Just Ask’ concept, Baldwin can provide solutions for what every printer can do to improve productivity and reduce process costs of their printing presses.
Combining Baldwin’s core products, and products from its Alliance Partners enables the company to provide global support, plus proven solutions to improve print quality, productivity and process costs while lowering waste and pressroom VOCs. Visitors to IfraExpo need Just Ask! It’s that simple.
While on Stand 4.230 visitors and customers will see the complete range of individual Baldwin solutions, though our main focus will be on the cost-effective combination of systems to suit every printer, every press, and every financial budget.
For a low-cost solution but with an excellent blanket cleaning result, Baldwin offers its WebClean and TowerClean combination (see individual products listed below). This is a proven and tested combination and a solution currently in use at several newspaper print operations.
For a state-of-the-art system, with no compromises, there is no better solution than that provided by combining WebClean together with ImpactFusion or ProTech2.
And by investing in Baldwin’s GuideRollCleaning and InkRollCleaning customers benefit from greater automation with the purchase justified by the need for less staffing. This environmentally sound combination also helps reduce carbon emissions by reducing solvents used, which is highly beneficial, especially on the tightly configured modern range of compact printing presses where a manual approach to cleaning can be both time consuming and labour intensive.
Cleaning Systems
In terms of individual solutions Baldwin offers the largest selection of press cleaning systems in the world and these are based on more than 35 years of experience of designing, building and installing systems. These are supported by a variety of industry-leading consumables.
Even within one specific technology, such as automatic blanket cleaning, Baldwin offers several options to the end user:
ImpactFusion, which utilises dry or pre-impregnated cloth.
ProTech2 NP, which uses groundbreaking brush cleaning technology.
TowerClean, which is an inexpensive automatic blanket cleaning system offering a very fast return on investment.
Jetstream, web cleaning system, removes dust from the paper web before it enters the first printing unit.
With such a choice, customers have the option to best match their press, budget and production requirements. Just Ask!
ImpactFusion
Unmatched levels of cleaning time and reductions in waste and consumables are just some of the benefits offered by Baldwin’s ImpactFusion-F automatic blanket cleaning system. Key features of the ImpactFusion-F technology are the controlled cloth advance, the defined spray distribution and the precise cloth usage sensor. The unique ImpactFusion-F system gives the user the choice between using a dry cloth with cleaning agent or PREPAC, which is pre-impregnated with an environmentally friendly, non-VOC cleaning agent.
ProTech2 NP
ProTech, which uses brush technology to automatically clean blankets, has been established for many years within the newspaper and semi-commercial markets. The latest system, ProTech2 NP, was introduced during 2009 and is already producing very impressive results for users. Main improvements are the movable flicker bar and spray nozzle technology. Customers using this new brush technology are appreciating the reduced washing time, usage of less washing agent and, improved spray distribution and longer maintenance intervals.
TowerClean
Baldwin’s Tower Clean system for newspaper and semi-commercial, single-width newspaper and coldset web offset presses, is an inexpensive, modular cleaning solution. TowerClean operates by applying a low-VOC washing agent to the paper and then using the web to clean the blanket.
WebCleaning
Jetstream is a revolutionary system for contact-less removal of dust, fibres and debris from the web before it enters the first printing unit. Aimed at the newspaper, semi-commercial and commercial-web sectors, Jetstream incorporates specially developed aerodynamic suction technology. When used in combination with a Baldwin automatic blanket cleaning system, Jetstream enables previously unobtainable levels of blanket washing effectiveness.
Fluid and Temperature Systems - dampening solution preparation and filtration with sustainability
Baldwin’s latest fluid and temperature control systems mirror the trend of creating printed material while achieving sustainability of resources. Baldwin’s product range includes options for all market segments, performance and capacity requirements, including solutions for reducing or eliminating alcohol and energy saving by using the “free-cooling” feature.
Spray Dampening Technology
Baldwin’s LithoSpray Maxima is a multi-faceted spray dampening system that was developed for high performance applications in newspaper and semi-commercial presses. Baldwin leads the industry in spray nozzles, valves and control technology, which ensure optimized control of print quality during press start-up and normal daily production and also during long periods of high press speeds. LithoSpray Maxima is fitted with Baldwin’s patented Constant C technology, eliminating blocking of spray nozzles caused by ink mist and dust.
WebCatcher for heatset production
In the area of web protection, Baldwin offers reliable web separation and clamping devices under the product name ProTect and these include the new WebCatcher S14 and the WebCatcher S18 for use in the newspaper and semi-commercial area. The new WebCatcher S14 will prevent press damage from a web break at speeds of up to 13 m/s and the WebCatcher S18 for web speeds of up to 18 m/s. Customer options for the WebCatcher series include the stripe wrap-up recognition system DSWP and the automatically adjustable Airknife A³ and a web stabilizer.
UV Curing Systems
Baldwin’s UV Curing systems for the newspaper and semi-commercial sector include the very successful QuadCure™ product line. Its unique design UV curing system featuring top and dedicated side reflectors allows adapting to changing UV requirements, such as the position in the printing press and the curing of inks or coatings. This consistently achieves excellent curing results with minimal input power.
The QuadCure™ UV lamp head is available in a standard version with dichroic reflectors as well as the “QuadCure i” high intensity increased version of the “QuadCure™ ”which is ideal for curing high speed web applications.
The exceptionally compact design utilizes both water and air for efficient cooling and quick release air / water couplings and along with a single quick release plug for power and control. Ergonomically located handles and suitably engineered mountings allow for safe, quick and easy handling of the lamp head.
Consumables
Baldwin introduces a new extended and exciting range of its award-winning, environmentally efficient line of consumables for automatic cleaning systems. With the IFRA Expo release of the new technologies PREPAC®Plus, PREPAC®Extreme, DryPacPlus and DryPacExtreme, Baldwin is now able to offer high performance consumables solutions for hybrid, UV and textured cylinder applications as well as significantly improved and cost-effective cleaning for traditional newspaper, commercial web and sheet-fed printing applications.
In addition to this, Baldwin releases the newly developed CleanPac, a system for manual tissue cleaning of the press as well as gentle hand cleaning for the operators. The CleanPac line consists of pre-impregnated sheets for machine and hand wash, complemented with dry sheets. CleanPac is a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the conventional cleaning rags.
Service Solutions
In today’s demanding market, printers have to achieve maximum productivity and reliability in their equipment. Baldwin uses a highly efficient global service organisation to provide technical support around the world to customers. Individually tailored service packages can incorporate retrofits and system optimisation, after-sales support, spare parts etc can be created according to the needs of the printer. Preventive measures can also be added into the package. In addition to this, Baldwin offers special retrofit upgrades so that customers can maintain their systems with optimum efficiency, while its consulting and training services ensure that the user obtains maximum benefits from Baldwin equipment.
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EDITOR'S NOTES
About Baldwin
Baldwin Technology Company, Inc. is a leading international supplier of process automation equipment for the printing and publishing industries. Baldwin offers its customers a broad range of market-leading technologies, products and systems that enhance the quality of printed products and improve the economic and environmental efficiency of printing presses. Headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, the company has operations strategically located in the major print markets and distributes its products via a global sales and service infrastructure. Baldwin’s technology and products include cleaning systems, fluid management and ink control systems, web press protection systems and drying systems and the related consumables.
In 1987, Baldwin Technology Company, Inc. was listed on the American Stock Exchange; it currently trades on the NYSE AMEX Exchange.
For further information, visit the Baldwin website at: www.baldwintech.com
Issued by:
Baldwin Technology Company, Inc.
Tel: +1 203 402 1000
Fax: +1 203 402 5500
Further information from:
Per Schröder
Baldwin Jimek
Tel: 00 4640 439851 Email: per.schroder@baldwin.se
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