Baldwin Unveils Ultra Wide FlexoCleanerBrush at SuperCorrExpo

Baldwin will showcase a new generation of corrugated solutions that enhance sustainability, productivity and print quality through automation, and increased safety

Baldwin Technology Company Inc. will showcase a new generation of innovative technologies for optimized corrugated high-graphics package printing at SuperCorrExpo, taking place in Orlando, Florida, August 8-12.

Anchoring Baldwin’s showcase at booth #2001 will be the new state-of-the-art Ultra Wide FlexoCleanerBrush™, a fully automated flexo plate-cleaning system that can be up to 126 inches (3.2 meters) wide. Visitors will also experience Baldwin’s latest generation of energy-efficient IR (infrared) drying solutions and LED-UV curing systems, all of which increase print quality and productivity, with operator safety and sustainability in mind.

The FlexoCleanerBrush™ is Baldwin’s flagship solution to enhance print quality and improve worker safety in corrugated printing. The system automatically removes dust and contamination from the plate in seconds during production, without stopping the press. It also performs full end-of-job plate cleaning and drying in fewer than four minutes, enabling increased uptime and sustainability.

Because the FlexoCleanerBrush is fully automatic and spans the entire width of the plate cylinder, it improves safety by eliminating routine operator contact with the machine and reduces the risk of operator contact with wash agents and cylinder nip injuries. The Ultra Wide FlexoCleanerBrush can be up to 126 inches (3.2 meters) wide. Its core is made of carbon fiber, which ensures a stable, uniform and consistent flexo plate cleaning throughout the whole width of the plate and keeps this wide system to a minimal weight. 

The FlexoDry™ is a fully integrated IR drying system, specifically developed for corrugated flexo printing presses. It reduces energy consumption by up to 30 percent over standard IR dryers via the use of patented Diamond IR™ lamps. The system delivers dramatically improved drying results through a unique optical design that produces higher intensity for enhanced color definition and reduces or eliminates marking altogether, allowing for high-speed and  full-confidence printing.  

A new generation of LED-UV technology -- designed by AMS Spectral UV, a Baldwin Technology company, for wide-format flexo corrugated box printing -- represents the latest in solid-state LED curing innovations and offers more than a 60 percent reduction in power consumption compared to traditional UV systems, in an ultra-compact lamphead that fits at the end of the press or between printing units.  

Flexo inks, coatings and varnishes specifically formulated to cure when exposed to LED-UV light can provide a high-value decorative solution for brand owners, offering offset-like quality and vibrant color, as well as full-gloss, spot and matte coating effects on a wide range of corrugated stocks. In addition, LED UV curing can increase the throughput of the machine over water-based aqueous coatings that may require slower press speeds to dry conventionally. Baldwin’s LED-UV technology is lightweight and designed for the demanding requirements of corrugated printing with instant on/off, speed related power, minimal heat, zero ozone and zone-width switching to further reduce energy consumption. 

Registration for SuperCorrExpo is open now at supercorrexpo.org/registration