Board Converting News, August 16, 2021

JB Machinery Debuts High Speed Variable Imager For Corrugated Westport, Connecticut based JB Machinery has an- nounced the debut of DigiFlex, a high-speed variable imager for corrugated. “This imager brings the versatility of digital printing to analog printers and introduces val- ue-added printing capabilities to traditionally non-printing processes,” said Dave Burgess, Sales Director, JB Machin- ery. “Brand owners are looking to maximize their packag- ing, unboxing experience and overall loyalty, especially in the ever-expanding ecommerce market. The ability to add use or assembly instructions, personalized marketing messages, AR and many other forms of variable data in- cluding QR, SKU codes, serialization and cert stamps, cre- ates additional value-added options they may present to their customers.”

DigiFlex, is an innovative high-speed, inline, variable data printing system that can be installed on virtually any flexo folder-gluer, rotary or platen die cutter, specialty fold- er-gluer or anywhere space will allow the top printing de- vice to be installed. The portable print engine design also

allows the system to be transferred between machine lines that meet the operating require- ments. The system allows converters and finishers to bring additional value-added printing capa- bilities to new or existing, production lines. Di- giFlex can print single color QR or bar codes, serialized numbering, personalized marketing, certification stamps and more, to the inside or outside of any box or blank. The 600dpi head prints high resolution images at speeds up to 1000 fpm (300 mpm) on virtually any coated or uncoated stock. A recirculating, filtered, self-cleaning ink system keeps ink fresh and clean to minimize print head maintenance and maximize sys- tem efficiency. Integrated water-cooled LED UV curing instantly sets the ink maximizing throughput and eliminating offsetting. The system is also operable as a water-based ink configuration. The integrated control and graphic editing system allows the operator to easily load, cre- ate and/or edit graphics and set up, edit and store job specification, which can be recalled from memory for quick setup of repeat orders. The drag and drop graphic WYSIWYG ed- itor supports TIFF and PDF graphic formats, CSV files for variable data printing and sup- ports over 50 barcode standards including code 128 and 93. “DigiFlex is specifically engineered for the corrugated and folding carton markets,” says Burgess. “We’ve designed it to be easy to use and simple to maintain to minimize crew inter- vention. It also features a heavy-duty construc- tion designed to withstand the vibration and operating environment associated with the corrugated converting process.”

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