Labelexpo Europe 2023 – Ancillary products | 133ANCILLARY PRODUCTSHeather Roth provides an A-Z round up of the technology on display at Labelexpo Europe 2023 from suppliers of ancillary label and packaging technologyncillary products play an important supporting role in the production of labels and fexible packaging—Afrom anilox rolls, barcode systems, doctor blades, cleaning solutions, curing, platemaking, web guiding systems and more. Effciency, energy savings and safety were key themes in the products presented at the 2023 edition of Labelexpo Europe. Many of the products from the below exhibitors were also featured in live demonstrations on presses and fnishing machines throughout the expo halls.TECHNOLOGYAcme RollTech showed samples of its ACE (Advanced Channel Engraving) technology, ATAC (Acme Tactile) anilox rolls for embellishment and screen-type raised “ANCILLARY PRODUCTS PLAY AN IMPORTANT effects and AHDW (Acme High-Density SUPPORTING ROLE IN THE PRODUCTION OF LABELS White) for opaque white printing for solids and text.AND FLEXIBLE PACKAGING”Agergaard Graphic Supplies showcased their high-performance coatSeal Flexi 3D end seal series made to withstand abrasive recycling unit for use with the AWP plate monitoring and both single- and dual-sided and viscous UV inks. Also shown were its processing system. The unit features 100 percent print quality inspection. low-wear steel and plastic doctor blades proprietary fltering technology said to Debuted was the Corona Narrow Web, (steelBlade and polyBlade) designed for reduce wastewater by 75 percent and a modifed version of its corona surface high-quality label and packaging printing. detergent usage by 40 percent. treatment system for the narrow web Agergaard and their sister company Axicon Auto ID introduced the Axicon industry with improved handling on a AkeBoose were part of the inaugural Flex 15000 series of 2D and linear barcode higher level. The handle grip is designed Pack Trail. verifers. The 15200 and 15500 models for easy removal of the cassette from the Alphasonics demonstrated their Plaeto can now measure and grade the quality corona unit, allowing for simple cleaning automatic plate loading system that of DPM (direct part marked) symbols, as and maintenance.automatically feeds up to 30 plates directly well as conventionally printed 2D matrix Benford UV showcased its latest into the PCX unit. The company also codes, such as Data Matrix, QR Code, Eco LED UV system designed for web showed a new proofng roll cleaning system GS1 DataMatrix, and GS1 QR Code, as presses and its UV, LED UV and IR/hot and an array of anilox cleaning systems. well as PDF417. air technology for all types of press and Applied Laser Engineering introduced The verifers also grade the quality industrial applications.its Twin Track cell engraving technology of conventional linear barcodes such as ChemInstruments launched the 180° enabling users to achieve high anilox cell EAN-13, UPC-A, and UPC-E provided they Peel Adhesive Testing Machine, offering volumes with a low depth of engraving. are not too large for each verifer’s feld precise measurements for 180deg peel Apex International showcased its of view. tests. With advanced digital speed control, patented GTT engraving technology. The 15200 is set up for smaller symbols, it utilizes a stepper motor for consistent The open slalom ink channel geometry and its feld of view is 60x45mm meaning performance. The integrated touchscreen offered by GTT allows an exact ink volume it is suitable for codes typically used on display allows for stand-alone operation, to fow smoothly onto the printing plate retail, pharmaceutical and healthcare while data can be easily downloaded to for precision. items. The larger feld of view of the 15500, ChemInstruments’ EZ Data software for Apex also launched its embossing 95x75mm can also be used to grade the comprehensive management.technology for textures and raised effects symbols typically used on outer cases and Cheshire Anilox Technology launched and showed its latest offering in anilox logistics labels. a new anilox sleeve design developed to technology, Conical Anilox, for high print Baldwin launched its upgraded Guardian lengthen lifespan by protecting the roll quality and optimal ink transfer, even on PQV 4.0 with the new Wizard-iQ Interface. edges, and a new engraving designed to challenging substrates such as paper cups. Wizard-iQ can set up a repeatable process enhance ink transfer, reduce pin holing and Asahi Photoproducts unveiled its with a few clicks, lowering the barrier enable printers to use fner line counts.roadmap towards a Solvent Zero. It also of entry for new employees. PQV 4.0 It also showcased Maxfo+ engraving debuted its updated AWP wastewater incorporates automated-Delta-E color designed to improve the way ink is Oct - Dec 2023