Tony Mariani, Managing Director at AM Labels Limited (AML), an award-winning colour label printing machine specialist, label manufacturer, barcoding and software solution expert, details the benefits of the Afinia DLP-2100 digital label press, as well as explaining how it can support businesses operating in the chemical industry.
Who is AM Labels and what does the company do?
AM Labels was founded in 1996. With advanced labelling capabilities, we offer a wide range of solutions for businesses to print their own labels, both single and full colour, in addition to manufacturing labels for all types of printing technology. Our talented sales, production, technical and customer service teams have vast knowledge and experience across all aspects of label printing and barcoding systems.
We offer an extensive portfolio of leading manufacturers including Epson, OKI and Afinia (Memjet), and our comprehensive range of colour label printers provide a user friendly, cost-effective and fully customisable solution to in-house label production. We work with a range of companies across the UK, in all industries, to provide them with the capability to customise and adapt their in-house label printing operations.
What is the DLP-2100 and what key features and benefits does it offer?
The Afinia DLP-2100 is a fast, innovative and advanced digital colour label press. It is a highly cost-effective solution for businesses with medium volume label printing requirements, offering the capacity to laminate, die cut and finish labels at an impressive speed of up to 60 feet per minute. The innovative DLP-2100 can also accommodate a maximum roll diameter of 440 mm (on a 3-inch core), which significantly reduces costs and guarantees ease of use for the end user.
The DLP-2100 benefits from a waste matrix removal system, and two rewind mandrels, which are beneficial for printing multiple labels across the web. In addition, the press benefits from semi-rotary technology, with a fixed magnetic cylinder, that can accommodate label sizes of up to 300 mm in length. Each label size has a flexible steel die, which can be applied to the magnetic cylinder and easily replaced, improving ease of use for the end user, as well as reducing costs and saving time. Not only this, the DLP-2100 can hold a master roll of up to 1,000 meters in length of plain, unprocessed material.
A key component of the DLP-2100 is the inline integration of the Afinia L901 digital label printer, a high-volume industrial printer that creates professional results and boasts an impressive 1600 dpi print resolution. The L901 enables the DLP-2100 digital label press to produce over 25,000 full-colour, 3×4 inch labels per hour.
The L901 combines fast print speeds and outstanding print quality with the latest Memjet printhead technology, in addition to benefitting from a large ink capacity, ensuring costs are kept to a minimum. The printer can produce photo-quality images and exceptionally crisp text and barcodes, and enables businesses to run long, roll-to-roll print jobs. The L901 delivers industry-leading low ink costs by utilising five (CMYKK) high-capacity cartridges. What’s more, the integrated L901 print engine on the DLP-2100 digital label press allows for continuous production, as well as facilitating full printhead maintenance during print runs.
What specific benefits can the DLP-2100 offer to businesses operating in the chemical industry?
The DLP-2100 offers excellent versatility and flexibility, enabling it to be effortlessly integrated into existing operations for businesses in the chemical industry. It can create, laminate, die cut and finish high quality labels of a professional quality, while also offering a highly durable print with excellent chemical resistance.
Printing on-demand with the DLP-2100 can save chemical businesses from having to outsource their labelling requirements, increasing speed, flexibility and quality. The digital label press supports companies in fulfilling orders quickly and accurately, while enabling them to swiftly react to changing market demands. With the ability to laminate, applying a clear layer of material over the top of the label, the DLP-2100 offers the best protection against chemicals, and the laminate can either be supported (with backing paper), or unsupported (without backing paper).
The protective laminate provides improved UV resistance and can shield printed inks from harmful chemicals, offering protection and durability, as well as scratch and scuff resistance. In addition, the lamination process will help to extend the life of the labels, making them more durable and offering the advantage of being able to simply wipe them clean.
The DLP-2100 also minimises the need to purchase large amounts of outsourced printed labels, which often have minimum quantity requirements, saving time, space and resources, as well as reducing the amount of wastage.
Where can I find out more about the DLP-2100?
For more information on the Afinia DLP-2100 Digital Label Press, you can call our friendly sales team on 01536 414 222. Alternatively, you can email: sales@amlabels.co.uk
We are also delighted to be offering prospective customers the opportunity to book a free, onsite demonstration of the DLP-2100 with our helpful and knowledgeable team, enabling them to experience the outstanding flexibility and ease of use that the new digital label press offers, as well as how it can help to streamline their operations.