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Kevin Schannauer, the offset pressroom manager for Grafika Print, says they have experienced increased pro- duction since integrating the Sentinel ink system on their Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 X into their operations. “The system has not only reduced ink waste and wash-up times, but it has also ensured that colors remain consis- tent and free from contamination. This is largely due to the minimal amounts of fresh ink maintained in the fountains. Additionally, the ability to track ink usage on a job-to-job basis has proven invaluable for our workflow. The service and support from Sentinel has been exceptional, making this equipment a must-have in our high-speed production environment,” Schannauer said. “Our customers depend on us to produce vivid, eye-catching packaging on our new Koenig & Bauer Rap- ida 106 seven-color UV press,” says Wade Holbrook, who owns International PaperBox, a 65-employee Utah busi- ness along with his wife Kay. “Having the Sentinel ink man- agement system on our press has supported total color consistency and productivity as well as reduced our labor and waste costs. It’s been a game-changer.” Andy Morris, Senior Vice President of Cartons and Labels at the Jones Healthcare Group, headquartered in Canada, they have a Sentinel ink management system on each of their Koenig & Bauer Rapida presses. “Our biggest benefit is its time savings. We’ve been able to increase our productivity by significantly reducing our clean up and makeready times,” he said.
erator from the operation of agitating and dispensing the ink. The Sentinel system provides additional flexibility, al- lowing packaging customers to switch and change or add PMS colors easily. Since the cartridges are plastic and
paper, the system promotes sustainability. Operators can wash the plastic cartridges and reuse them. The printer has less waste to contend with.” Travis also says the ROI is quick. “The Sentinel system can even be retrofitted to older Koenig & Bauer presses. Koenig & Bauer customers praise the Sentinel system for its many benefits.” Grafika Print press room manager Kevin Schannauer, top, and Jeff Coleman offset press operator.
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