SPGPrints Granite: Rotary Screen Production Line
Building RSI Line Granite
- Unwind unit
- Print station (4x)
- Rotary screen print head RSI III (4x)
- Hot air dryer (4x)
- Web turn unit (2x)
- Inspection station
- Rewind unit
- Main control panel
- Web steering (4x)
- Web steering control (5x)
- NIR
- optional code printers
- Platform (4x)
- UV dryver
Complete solution for the printed electronics market:
• Electrically heated, high efficient hot air dryers
• 4 meter drying content
• Driven cooled rollers
• Well balanced web tension control
• In register printing
• From one up to 4 print stations
Prepress equipment spanning the full job preparation workflow is also available from SPGPrints. You can choose to perform the preparation of the screens in-house, or let SPGPrints do the preparations and receive a ready-to-print screen imaged and prepared to your specification. Rotary screens Long Lifetime – RotaMesh® and RotaPlate® are solid nickel screens with a unique hexagonal structure. Both are known for their long lifetime. A lifespan approaching 500.000 linear meters of printed substrate is not uncommon, which translates into fewer changeovers and increased press uptime. RotaMesh® and RotaPlate® are available with various mesh counts and open areas, to provide top-quality results for a broad spectrum of applications.
Applications for printed electronics
The potential for printed electronics is incredible, with applications in wearable technologies, smart devices, retail, automotive, and sustainability sectors. In this section, we explore three mainstream applications of printed electronics – radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on paper, battery management systems, and flexible solar panels. These technologies are ready to scale and provide case studies for businesses considering similar transitions of technology from innovation to real-world applications.
Printing System for Printed Electronics
The Hot Air Rotary Screen Printing line is a high-volume solution for Printed Electronics. The position of the dryers, on top of the printing stations and the platforms between the printing stations, allows for easy (visual) inspection of the printing process. The machine also leaves space for the integration of UV/NIR/IR systems. Its design – with one or more printing stations in one line – enables you to produce your product in one single run. The type of substrate you use is not a problem; the machine handles all sorts of substrates, from sensitive film to heavy paper. Using SPGPrints Rotary Screen Printing is perfect for long runs and repeat orders, as it can run up to 500.000 linear meters (1.64 million ft). Additionally, back-ups are not necessary, and the screens can be stripped and reused for up to 20 (or even more) different jobs, making it a very sustainable solution. Not only is it sustainable, but it also will favor your production capacity. The Rotary Screens are capable of operating at web speeds of over 100 m/min (490 ft/min) and exchanging screens and/or squeegees is done within minutes. No mechanical or electrical adjustments are required, so downtime will be minimal. If you have any questions about SPGPrints Rotary Screen Printing or integrating it to your specific Production line, you can always contact our specialists. By requesting a Proof of Concept, you can discover what this technique can do for your manufacturing right away. We’d love to hear your challenges and opportunities. To find out in more detail how our solutions can help you, visit www.spgprints.com/applications- printed-electronics and reach out to one of our experts.
