Kluge announces new ApexFoil press

Print Solutions

Brandtjen & Kluge has announced the introduction of the new ApexFoil foil stamping and diecutting press. The ApexFoil offers major innovations in application range, make ready and efficiency.

‘We were driven to develop the ApexFoil in response to customer feedback and a clear understanding of their evolving business needs,’ said Michael Aumann, CEO of Kluge. ‘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.’

The key properties of foil stamping are simple to identify: time, temperature and tonnage (3-Ts). Until now, although simple to identify, those properties have been difficult to measure and control. Now, operators can use the ApexFoil's Compass control system that includes patented features to control the ‘3-Ts’. Compass allows operators to greatly reduce and in some cases, eliminate make ready on every job.

Other features include:

A sleek new machine design with sliding Clearview interlocking safety guards, a PLC Touchscreen interface, a multi point LED lighting package and high-performance Delrin work surface.

Improved foil performance with a programmable foil system that can hold a tolerance of +/- .016" at the foil gap and also provides programmable step and repeat capability.

Programmable dual surface heat control with timer control to pre-heat die and make ready surfaces prior to a shift start up.

A foil, die and make ready alignment system that trims set up time and boosts set-up efficiency.

Accurate quick set tool-less registration adjustments and an ultra lightweight die mounting plate require less operator effort and can save up to five minutes of set up time during job changeover.