single facer paper corrugation machine
Site visit to see machine in action
Having heard about the new product and opportunities to learn about the latest technologies, the attendees of the Open House then went to Xiamen Liansheng Color Printing for a site visit to see the high-speed equipment in a live demonstration. Attendees saw the high quality of the finished product for themselves, as well as demonstrations of machine automation.
NOVAFLUTE in-line laminator at Liansheng runs at 120m/min and 8,000 sheets/hour; it has effectively replaced three sheet-to-sheet laminators and two single-facer/sheeter lines. For this customer, it has been possible to reduce staffing numbers from 15 people to three, allowing Liansheng to divert resources elsewhere in the business. The level of automation and ease of operation results in consistency of quality of the laminated board. Thanks to improved flatness of the finished product, the converter has been able to reduce the weight of paper and board they need to process, as well as reducing the consumption of consumable materials such as glue. This allows Liansheng to deliver cost savings and achieve overall efficiency improvements.
“After careful research, Liansheng Group chose to cooperate with BOBST and purchase the first NOVAFLUTE inline litho-laminator in South China. Durable and user-friendly, it helps us to improve production efficiency and reduce overall cost, providing our customers with more efficient and high-quality products. In addition, the BOBST team always responds quickly. The installation and commissioning were completed successfully, so that it could be put into production on time. The laminated board quality is exceptionally good compared with conventional processes. BOBST organization and product quality are undoubtedly reliable and excellent," said Jack Qiu, Vice President of Liansheng Offset Printing.
At the afternoon session of the Open House, BOBST experts gave presentations on project management — specifically, for the installation and start-up, services, financial leasing and market prospects related to NOVAFLUTE in-line laminator. In the subsequent panel discussion, several topics were discussed, including: the challenges converters are facing today; how BOBST litho-laminating could be the solution for converters; how BOBST can make the solution available throughout China; new trends and opportunities for converters in China, and ways to seize new market opportunities.
With demand for decorative packaging and in-store displays at an all-time high, BOBST puts its thirty-five-year track record in the production of litho-laminating equipment to good use. BOBST is able to provide users with lines that deliver both performance and superb finished product quality. At the leading edge of technology, BOBST invests continuously in R&D for its entire litho-laminating product line, ensuring ‘best in class’ performance and rapid return on investment.
When it comes to delivering the ultimate in litho-laminating equipment, NOVAFLUTE from BOBST offers everything — high speed, precision engineering, versatile configuration and unmatched reliability.
Bobst Shanghai Ltd, China