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VISTAFLEX C

CENTRAL IMPRESSION FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PRESSES FOR WIDE WEBS, LONG PRINT REPEATS AND HIGHEST OUTPUT

WITH VISTA-PORT MANDREL AND SLEEVE HANDLING ROBOT FOR FASTEST MAKE-READIES.

PRINTING EXTRUSION CONVERTING

WIDE WEBS, LONG REPEATS AND HIGHEST OUTPUT.FAST AND SAFE JOB CHANGE-OVERS.

VISTAFLEX C, the top-of-the-line flexo presses from W&HVISTAFLEX C, the top-of-the-line flexo presses from W&H

are the new benchmark for the printing industry.

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The VISTAFLEX C range is the ideal solution for wide web, long repeat

flexo printing. Equipped with 8 or 10 color decks and capable of print

repeats up to 1250 mm (49") The maximum web width for the CL range

is 1650 mm (65") and 2200 mm (86.5") inches for the CX.

The VISTAFLEX complements the conventional side-loading sleeve press

concept and takes it to a new level by frontal loading of sleeved mandrels

with the VISTA-PORT.

VISTA-PORT is the innovative robot handling system of the VISTAFLEX C.

Plate cylinder mandrels and sleeves as well as anilox rolls or anilox sleeves

are exchanged fully automatically in the fastest and safest way during job

change-overs.

DESIGNED FOR FASTEST JOB CHANGE-OVERS AND HIGHEST OUTPUT.ROBOT AND INTELLIGENT STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR CYLINDER CHANGE-OVER.

600 m/min (2000 ft/min) or 800 m/min (2600 ft/min):

The machine speed is YOUR choice.

5 minutes per job change-over: OUR contribution with the VISTA-PORT.

VISTAFLEX CL 8: The CI section in the center of the press between the two VISTA-PORT systems operating on both sides.

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Phenomenal production output, fastest make-readies and minimal material

waste. This is the distinction of the VISTAFLEX C for greatest economy, quality

and fast return on capital investment.

The color deck design with identical cylinder bearings on the operator and drive

sides of the press is ideal for highest machine speeds.

Unchallenged by the weight of sleeves and mandrels, VISTA-PORT enables

fastest cylinder change-overs as well as the use of large diameter mandrels

on which the plate sleeves are mounted directly, without the need for bridge

sleeves/adapters.

Complemented by an unmatched rigid printing section design, VISTAFLEX C

achieves highest production speeds and print quality.

VISTAFLEX CL 8 with VISTA-PORT in Windmöller & Hölscher's printing lab:

Preparing for sleeve change

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Der VISTA-PORT serves two basic functions:

1. Fast change-over of anilox rolls and plate cylinders

as well as sleeves in the press.

2. Pre-sorting of the sleeved anilox rolls and plate

cylinders in the integrated cylinder storage system

according to the order sequence.

The press operator programs the order sequence,

VISTA-PORT automatically organizes the operational

sequence for the automated job change-over.

Print cylinder change-over executed like industrial machine tooling. Automated, fast, safe, ergonomic.

WE CHANGE OVER HEAVY, LARGE CYLINDERS AS IF THEY WERE SMALL, LIGHT-WEIGHT ONES. WE PRE-PROGRAM ORDER SEQUENCES TO MINIMIZE CHANGE-OVER TIMES.

Automated job change-over fast and safe: VISTA-PORT

The VISTA-PORT robot runs are optimized for shaft

position, time and travel in order to minimize machine

downtime during job change-overs.

Sleeve mounting is also done in a simple and ergo-

nomic way in the VISTA-PORT system. The plate

cylinder mandrels are presented cantilevered in a

special sleeve change station.

As fast as possible back in production – that's our

goal.

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VISTA-PORT sleeve change station: Ergonomic change-over

of sleeves for short ...

From a safe, floor-level position, the press operator

changes the sleeves from special transport carts

into the VISTA-PORT system. The no longer needed

sleeves are removed and the sleeves for the new job

are mounted onto the base mandrels aided by air

cushion technology.

The VISTAFLEX is worldwide the only printing press

that allows the combination of plate sleeve techno-

logy and solid anilox rolls. Solid anilox rolls are

preferred for their rigidity and lower cost.

... and for long repeats of up to 1250 mm (49").

TO US, THE PRINTING PRESS IS NOT THE LIMIT. THE VISTAFLEX CONCEPT CONNECTS TO THE PRODUCTION PLANNING OF THE PRINTING PLANT.

To print fast and efficiently is one thing.

Your success depends on well organized production planning.

Excellent print quality and fast production present no challenges for

the VISTAFLEX. It beats all other CI flexo presses in the market big time

when it comes to job change-overs, especially for wide webs and long

print repeats.

What makes the VISTAFLEX really unique is its integration in the pro-

duction planning process of your printing plant. You enter the order,

the VISTA-PORT computer then recommends the best position of

your new order in the existing order sequence, observing the guideline

of minimized make-ready times and cost.

If multiple VISTAFLEX presses are installed in your production plant,

the linked VISTA-PORTS will optimize order assignment to the available

machine capacities.

Of course, at any time, the operator can make manual adjustments in

the system, for example, in case of very urgent jobs. VISTAFLEX with VISTA-PORT:

Cylinder loading from the transport cart into the integrated

cylinder storage system

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Sleeve change cart for VISTAFLEX with VISTA-PORT – machine configuration

without cylinder storage system

As an alternative to the integrated VISTA-PORT cylinder storage system,

special sleeve change carts can be supplied as basic modules of the

VISTAFLEX machine configuration.

The operator loads the plate-cylinder and anilox mandrels for each order

onto individual transport carts equipped with sleeve change units and

then mounts the corresponding sleeves in the cart.

This transport cart, carrying the prepared mandrels for the next order,

is then positioned in front of the color decks.

The VISTA-PORT robot system automatically changes the plate cylinders

and anilox rolls in the VISTAFLEX printing section.

VISTAFLEX with VISTA-PORT:

Cylinder loading from the transport cart into the integrated

cylinder storage system

HIGH RIGIDITY AND OPERATIONAL SAFETYARE THE BASIS FOR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE.

Printing of wide webs and long repeats at highest speeds.

Safe loading of heavy plate cylinders into the printing press.

VISTAFLEX color decks: Symmetrical design, good access,

large between-color dryers, view of the printed web

Based on our experience gained from the construction of several hundred

side-loading sleeve presses, we understand that these systems have

limitations at widths of over 1,5 m (59") and cylinder circumferences

of more than 1,2 m (47") due to the pure dimensions and resulting

weights.

This is where the VISTAFLEX concept comes in. The VISTA-PORT,

specified for heavy loads, high lifting and fast robot speed and

acceleration, can also handle very wide cylinders and sleeves for

long repeat flexo printing.

The VISTAFLEX color decks are symmetrical and the consoles are in-

stalled in a satellite arrangement around the CI drum. This gives good

deck access with view of the web on the CI drum as well as space for

generously dimensioned between-color dryers.

VISTA-PORT sleeve change station: Thin-walled sleeves

mounted directly onto the carrier mandrel

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Thanks to the most rigid, symmetrical design of the color decks,

the printing section construction ensures excellent print quality

at production speeds of up to 800 m/min (2600 ft/min) The high

speed capability is further enhanced by a plate carrier assembly

without the need for additional bridge sleeves/adapters.

Any desired print repeat can be printed with the suitable plate

mandrel diameter plus directly mounted sleeve.

Conclusion: Plate carrier assembly with lowest possible tolerances

Latest control technology combined with decentralized operator

terminals. Intuitive operator interface and user-friendly maintenance

features.

DETAILED SOLUTIONS FOR HANDLING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE FACILITATE OPERATION AND MAKE THE VISTAFLEX EVEN MORE EFFICIENT.

VISTAFLEX main operator station: Clearly laid-out,

intuitive operator interface with touch screen monitors

Local operator terminals complement the central operator station

The performance of a printing press does not solely

depend on speed and change-over times. Operation

and handling are undoubtedly also very important.

Therefore, Windmöller & Hölscher includes expe-

rienced press operators in the development team

from the start of the development project.

From expert printers for expert printers: Your advan-

tage during daily production – simple and ergonomic

operation.

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One of our development goals was to make routine

maintenance and cleaning of machine components

as easy as possible.

The nip roller before the first color deck is designed as

a sleeve system. From a safe position in the printing unit,

the operator can simply remove the nip roll sleeve through

the side of the press and exchange it.

The nozzles of the between-color drying system can be

easily removed from the printing unit for cleaning by pulling

them out from the operator side.

These are only two examples of the well-thought-out,

easy-to-maintain VISTAFLEX concept.

Simple and ergonomic: Nip roll sleeve change and removal of the BCD dryer from between the lower color decks

THE ISSUE OF THE FUTURE:SHORTER RUNS, MORE FREQUENT JOB CHANGES.

EASY-SET HD | EASY-REG | EASY-COL | EASY-VIEW | EASY-CHECKEASY-REG | EASY-COL | EASY-VIEW | EASY-CHECKEASY

Profitability is determined by daily operating costs.

Conserving the use of inks and substrates is the guideline for our new develop-

ments. Shorter runs and frequent job changes make a quick and reliable machine

changeover the most important factor in production runs.

Powerful automation modules on our modern presses give you a competitive

edge – advantages in growing your market position.

The optional EASY-SET HD optimizes the impression setting process. It provides

fully automatic setting of anilox rolls and plate cylinders in the shortest time possible.

This results in notable benefits such as rapid production start up, less waste and

reproducible positioning of the rollers. An efficient and useful additional module to

EASY-SET HD is EASY-REG, W&H's patented automatic register set up system.

Fast registration combined with optimum anilox roll and plate cylinder impression

adjustment, perfectly matched and integrated into the machine control concept.

Another highlight is EASY-COL – automatic color matching system for fast,

reliable and ink-saving color adjustment on the machine.

EASY-VIEW and EASY-CHECK can easily fashion the print image and present

process target to actual performance comparisons on the operator screen.

EASY-SET HD, EASY-REG, EASY-COL, EASY-VIEW, EASY-CHECK

– Certainty from a single source.

TURBOCLEAN

Job change-over

Changing plate cylinder- / anilox roll-Sleeves

Ink container change-over

Material change

Decking-in /Job data

EASY-SET HD | EASY-REGadditional processes (e.g. quality testing)

Color matching

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EASY-SET HD/EASY-REG:

Intuitive operator interface for automatic

impression setting and automatic register

adjustment

EASY-SET HD:

Integrated camera and illumination unit

EASY-COL:

Simple operation, vast savings potential through

automatic color matching in the VISTAFLEX

TECHNICAL DATA

OPERATIONAL RANGE Color decks 8

Print width 1300 – 1650 mm (51" – 65")

Print repeat max. 1250 mm (49")

OUTPUT

Machine speed 600/800 m/min (2000/2600 ft/m)

VISTAFLEX CL 8

OPERATIONAL RANGE Color decks 10

Print width 1300 – 1650 mm (51" – 65")

Print repeat max. 1250 mm (49")

OUTPUT

Machine speed 600/800 m/min (2000/2600 ft/m)

VISTAFLEX CL 10

OPERATIONAL RANGE Color decks 8

Print width 2000 – 2200 mm (78.5" – 86.5")

Print repeat max. 1250 mm (49")

OUTPUT

Machine speed 600/800 m/min (2000/2600 ft/m)

VISTAFLEX CX 8

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EASY-COL:

Simple operation, vast savings potential through

automatic color matching in the VISTAFLEX

Our comprehensive service offer ensures trouble-free operation of your VISTAFLEX

at all times. It includes expert advice on process application and technology as

well as customer staff training facilities and trouble shooting support by our

in-house information and diagnostic center, a 24-hour hotline and fast and

efficient spare parts service.

Windmöller & Hölscher specializes in the development of innovative engineering

concepts for the manufacture and printing of flexible packaging, including paper,

EXTRUSION, PRINTING, CONVERSION.THE COMPREHENSIVE W&H QUALITY PACKAGE.

Windmöller & Hölscher KG | Postfach 1660 | 49516 Lengerich | Germany | Tel.: +49 5481 14-0 | Fax: +49 5481 14-2649 | [email protected] | www.wuh-group.com

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machines to the engineering and delivery of complete turnkey factories.

Backed by sales subsidiaries and agencies on all five continents, Windmöller &

Hölscher holds a leading position in the international market and will continue

to set standards worldwide with new and innovative technological highlights.

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