Rotogravure Cylinder Proofing Press
SC and HA Ranges
• Checks cylinders at source and ensures they are press ready
•All press parameters including ink and substrate are used
so proofs match printing press output
• Production ink formulations can be determined at proofing stage
• Eliminate requirement for on press approvals
• Quick and simple to operate
• Proven design with excellent reliability
• Versatile configurations
• Manufactured to the highest quality standards
The Industry Standard For Gravure Cylinder Proofing
A range of precision engineered gravure proof presses which
use all production parameters (cylinders, inks and substrate)
to print a production quality, in-register, multicolour proof.
AVAILABLE MODELS
SC
HA
HA LS
DRUM
WIDTHS
CYLINDER FACE
WIDTHS
MINIMUM
REPEAT SIZE
MAXIMUM
REPEAT SIZE*
PROOF
LENGTH
850mm - 1800mm
800mm - 1750mm
300mm
1100mm
2600mm/3500mm/5000mm
1300mm - 2900mm
1250mm - 2850mm
380mm
1350mm
2600mm/3500mm/5000mm
1300mm - 2900mm
1250mm - 2850mm
380mm
1560mm
2600mm/3500mm/5000mm
*Dependent on headstock type
A gravure proof press is essential to enhance the productivity at both gravure printers and
cylinder engravers. A gravure proof press can also be used for in-house development work
and for staff training purposes.
At a cylinder engraver a gravure proof press is used to check the quality, separation, text
and register of a cylinder. The customer approved proof ensures costly cylinder rejections
are eliminated.
For a gravure printer the proof press is used for production matching proofs using
production parameters, i.e. cylinder, inks and substrate. Proofs are approved by the
customer which eliminates losing valuable production time for on press approvals.
Electrostatic Assist System
Sample proofs are produced quickly and the proof establishes the correct colour mix
formula and ink standards to allow elimination of production press downtime caused by
cylinder issues.
The SC range of machines cover the most common cylinder sizes up to face
width of 1800mm. The HA range covers larger and longer repeat cylinders. Both
models are supplied in three drum circumference sizes offering proof lengths of
2600mm, 3500mm and 5000mm with the ability to proof half lengths.
SPECIFICATION
•Precision machined solid steel flash ground side frames
• Heavy duty cast pressure rail and cast headstocks
• Precision machined ground proofing drum
•High pressure hydraulic impression system for the best proof of even the
lowest volume cells
• Precise register control
• Pneumatic drive to headstocks and sidelay control
• Video registration as standard
• Choice of proofing blankets
• Fully safety interlocked and CE certified
Shaftless cylinder headstocks
OPTIONS
SC and HA Models
•
Shafted and shaftless headstocks
depending on standard configuration
•
Cylinder wash off
•
Ink suction
•
Electrostatic Assist (ESA)
•
Enhanced Video Registration
HA Model Only
•
High pressure hydraulic
impression system
•
Pre-set computer control
Machines are manufactured in the United Kingdom to exacting engineering standards,
are offered with a full 12 month warranty and are certified to CE standards.
J. M. Heaford has been manufacturing and supplying gravure proof presses since its
inception in 1983. It is the pre-eminent supplier in the world renowned for the design,
accuracy, dependability and longevity of its gravure proof presses.
J. M. Heaford has an established network of worldwide agents and a technical and service
support team in the UK who offer immediate support with next day shipment of parts and 24
hour notice service visits to customers.
9 Century Park, Pacific Road, Altrincham
Cheshire, England WA14 5BJ
T +44 (0)161 928 5679
F +44 (0)161 928 5534
E [email protected]
www.jmheaford.com
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