NEWS

(09/10/2024 / sbr)

A wider take on proven automation

MPS is excited to introduce the EF Packaging press, a powerful expansion within their portfolio that’s designed to meet the evolving demands of the market. The MPS EF Packaging press builds on the foundation of the MPS EF narrow web press series known for its high automation level and ease of use in terms of operation. With the introduction of the EF Packaging press, a press that is targeted at flexible packaging and shrink sleeve applications operating at an extended web width of 26” can open new markets and opportunities for label converters that look to venture into different market segments or flexible packaging converters that are looking for a solution for short runs.

Designed to meet diverse market needs

The EF Packaging press is specifically engineered to deliver exceptional results across a broad spectrum of applications, including:

  • Wrap-around labels
  • Shrink sleeves
  • Flexible packaging
  • Laminated products
  • Filmic labels or products

In today’s competitive landscape, the need for versatile, high-performance printing solutions has never been greater. The EF Packaging press addresses this need by providing unmatched flexibility and precision, ensuring that your business can tackle even the most challenging print jobs with ease.

The EF Packaging press: your competitive edge

MPS has long been recognized as a leader in the printing industry, and the EF series is a testament to our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. The new EF Packaging press continues this tradition, offering a wider print format that not only boosts production capacity but also offers extremely quick change-over times between jobs, allowing you to maximize uptime and meet tight deadlines.

What sets the EF Packaging press apart is its user-friendliness. Designed with operators in mind, this press ensures that even the most complex tasks can be executed with ease, minimizing the learning curve and increasing operational efficiency.

Standout features for superior performance

At the heart of the EF Packaging press are several unique features that elevate its performance and make it an essential tool for modern printing operations:

  • Crisp.Dot Technology: Achieve the highest level of print quality, and repeatability, no which substrate.
  • E-Sleeve Technology: Experience quick and effortless changeovers, reducing downtime and increasing the number of jobs you can complete in a day. MPS patented lightweight aluminum E-Sleeves guarantee an even distribution of print pressure and durability.
  • Lightweight, Fast-Change Ink Chamber Doctor Blade System: This system, which can be used with or without an ink pump, in combination with the MPS slide-out ink drawer, minimizes ink waste, optimizes flexibility, and allows for fast ink changeovers with ergonomic handling for the operator.

These features are designed not just to improve the quality of your prints, but also to enhance the overall efficiency of your production process, ensuring that you can deliver more in less time.

Advanced automation for consistent results

The EF Packaging press is equipped with advanced automation features that make it a reliable and efficient choice for your printing needs:

  • Fully Automatic Mark-to-Mark Register Setting: Ensures perfect alignment, reducing errors and material waste, and delivering consistent results with every run.
  • Dynamic and pre-settable impression settings: Allow for faster job setup and consistent print quality throughout the print run, significantly reducing make ready waste.
  • MPS Virtual Coach: Provides continuous guidance to operators based on real-time data from MPSConnect, helping you maintain peak efficiency and optimize operator performance.
  • MPSConnect enhanced service platform: This platform is designed to improve uptime, productivity, and efficiency, offering valuable insights and support to keep your press running smoothly and profitably.

Tailor the EF Packaging Press to your needs

The EF Packaging press is fully customizable. You can choose from additional modules to create the ideal press configuration for specific needs:

  • MPS Rotogravure Printing Unit: Ideal for adding water-based and solvent-based metallic inks, whites, or varnishes to your prints.
  • MPS Solvent-Based Printing Unit: Perfect for applying water-based and solvent-based primers, whites, or varnishes, allowing for a wide range of applications.
  • Turner bars: Designed for printing on the reverse side of the material.
  • Lamination modules: Used for laminating different materials.

Invest in the future of your business

The launch of the EF Packaging Press is more than just an introduction of new equipment - it’s an opportunity to enhance your business’s capabilities and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market. With its wide print format, advanced automation features, and customizable options, the EF Packaging press is designed to help you achieve greater efficiency, productivity, and profitability.