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MicroPOISE™
is a registered trademark of Security Foiling Limited.
Securigrafix® and Datafoil® are registered names
of Security Foiling Limited
Introducing the Platinum 1040 SF Cylinder Press
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Introduction
The Press is based on the proven technology of the letterpress
cylinder
process. This offers all the advantages of the ‘round
on flat’ stamping principle.
It is an ideal machine for stamping and embossing, using
the wide variety of
paper/board and foils available. Being a highly versatile
machine it is equally
capable of producing the finest detail work as it is of
producing large foiled
areas. The Press is also designed for the application
of holograms combining
high quality production with minimal waste levels.
Being part of the Blockfoil Group, Europe’s largest
trade hot foil blockers,
means that Security Foiling Limited presses have been
refined by continual
operator feedback to become what is now the most comprehensive
range of
foiling presses available.
The basis of the design is, reliability, ease of use,
quality of blocking and ease
of maintenance. Sophisticated, but simple to use, computer
controls allow the
Press to perform complex tasks without lengthy set up
procedures. Advanced
computer logic ensures that hologram registration is maintained
even when
operating at high speed. Precise control of the foil positioning
ensures
maximum utilization of expensive holographic foils.
Through many years of experience, in particular with the
hot foil blocking of
holograms, the Press has been uniquely designed for the
application of
holograms. Many features have been incorporated for ease
and efficiency of
operation. These include an adjustable height machine
bed, fast change foil
systems and computer controlled hologram registration.
During the entire build cycle there are four separate
test phases to ensure the
quality and reliability for which Security Foiling Limited
has become renowned.
Each individual process that goes into the construction
of the machine is fully
documented and checked. Customers are welcome to send
representatives to
our factory to monitor the machine build at all stages
in its production. The
Press is offered with a comprehensive installation and
training package.
Extended training can also be arranged at our UK facility. |
General
Description
The PLATINUM 1040 SF Security Press is designed to apply
Holographic Hot Stamping Foil and non-Holographic Hot
Stamping Foil
on to sheets of Bank Note paper and other Security Papers.
The
components, performance and control mechanisms are described
in this
document and any authorized addendum to it.
A Victoria press base unit is completely renovated and
is then converted
into a hot stamping security press as follows:
• Base Unit Renovation
• Replacement Bed Assembly
• Electrical System
• Comprehensive Software package
• Press Control System
• Paper Handling System
• Foil Handling System
• Guarding System
The foiling equipment added to the base press uses newly
manufactured components that are tested, reliable and
of good quality.
All work is carried out in accordance with the Technical
Standards
specified herein. |
Paper
Handling System
There is a comprehensive stream feeder head incorporating
lifting and
forwarding suckers, an air sheet separator and an air
blast for lifting
sheets during the forward cycle.
An electronic paper stack height control system
All are fully adjustable to deal with different paper
types.
An automatic registration device ensures that the paper
is positioned
correctly.
Delivery grippers transfer the sheet to the delivery belts,
and then to the
delivery pile.
The sheet delivery is open and safe to make close inspection
of the
sheet in the delivery during production
Sheets can be removed from the delivery stack allowing
full quality
inspection whilst the press is running. |
Foil
Control Unit
The foil control system is the key to efficient application
of holographic
foils. Security Foiling Limited has developed many unique
software and
hardware features that are incorporated into the Press.
These features
allow the control of foil to an extent not possible with
other presses. The
short foil path minimizes stretch and so increasing the
accuracy and
quality of registered hologram application.
The foil pull through section is substantially constructed
and is mounted
on the end of the bed. The foil pull assembly can accommodate
up to
four full width rewinds, up to twelve hologram rewind
units or a
combination of both types of rewind. Each of the foil
pull units feature a
microprocessor control, allowing five different pull lengths
with up to
ninety-nine repeats of each length per program. Complex
foil advance
programs can be entered into the computer to cope with
the most
demanding of hologram layouts. The units can be programmed
to
achieve ‘step-ins’ when running registered image
holograms.
Each foil pull assembly is driven by a high power motor
that produces a
dynamic performance capable of pulling a length of foil
at speeds up to
3,000 impressions per hour. A further rotating bar rewinds
the spent foil,
which is then easily removed for disposal. The speed of
pulling the foil
is automatically minimized offering excellent foil control.
There is also a
foil counter on each foil pull to tell the operator how
many impressions
are left before the foil runs out so increasing operator
efficiency.
The foil control system comprises a foil tray mounted
on the end of the
bed near to the cylinder. The foil tray is made from 2mm
passivated
steel with an easy release lid to gain full access. This
incorporates
several dividing plates, which position the foil in its
correct position, and
also creates a line tension for the foil, which is maintained
from the
maximum roll to an empty one. An additional full width
foil bar can be
located in the foil tray. This has location and tensioning
collars fitted
along the shaft for optimum foil control. The complete
foil tray assembly
is purpose built to suit the Platinum Press.
Foil movement is activated by the modular foil pull through
the unit
mounted on the opposite end of the bed to the foil tray.
This foil pullthrough
unit is built up of 10 narrow width units. The individual
narrow
width units are mounted on a dovetail bar and can be positioned
at any
point across the width of the bed.
Each foil rewind is microprocessor controlled to allow
three different pull
lengths with up to 99 repeats of each length per program.
The
nip rollers are turned by means of precision stepper motors,
which
can achieve a pull resolution of 0.1 mm which is essential
for accurate
application of registered holograms. A foil counter can
be set to monitor
the foil usage and, when exhausted, will automatically
stop the security
press. Foil pull velocity can be automatically optimized
or set manually.
A trash shaft mounted directly above the nip rollers collects
the waste
foil. This trash shaft utilizes a disposable foil core,
which makes trash
collection and disposal fast and efficient. |
Guarding
System
The security press is fitted with guards throughout. This
includes metal
and Perspex guards, which protect the security press operator
from any
moving mechanical components and also any electrical components.
The guards are part of a fully interactive system, which
incorporates
mechanical and electrical interlocks. These prevent the
security press
from operating if all contacts are not made. The security
press will also
stop running if any of the guards are disturbed in any
way and a
message will be displayed on the main control station
to show the status
of the security press, including which guard is open.
The guards play a major part in the safety of the security
press, which is
paramount to the safety of the operator. In addition to
these features
there are a selection of emergency stop buttons placed
strategically
throughout the security press. The comprehensive manuals
supplied
with the security press give clear safety messages that
must be noted
when being trained in operation of the security press. |
Optional
Extras
• 6 Zone Adjustable Bed
• Shredding and Compacting System
• Auto Sheet Pre-loader
• Start-up Kit
• Additional Foil or Hologram Foil Rewinds
• Remote Diagnostics Module and Service
• Recommended Spare Parts
• Installation and Commissioning
• Operator and Engineer Training
• Maintenance Contract |
Performance
Specification
The PLATINUM 1040 SF Security Press is designed to apply
Holographic Hot Stamping Foil and non-Holographic Hot
Stamping Foil
on to sheets of tax stamps, security papers, bank notes
and general
products according to the configuration of the press as
detailed in the
Technical Specification.
Operating Speed
A maximum speed of 3000 sheets per hour would be possible
subject to
all other operating conditions and criteria being optimized.
The speed is
determined by:
a) the characteristics of the paper being processed; and
b) the type of foil being applied.
Hologram Registration
The hologram registration system has a theoretical optimum
positional
resolution of +/- 0.1 mm. When multiple impressions are
made, using
one foil rewind unit, in a single pass, then only one
of the holograms will
be placed within the given tolerance. The positional accuracy
of all
other holograms will be dependent on the positional tolerance
of the
image as manufactured in the foil. Therefore the positional
accuracy of
the registered hologram images in the foil is critical
and will affect the
positional accuracy of features being applied by the PLATINUM
1040
SF Security Press.
The tolerance of multiple holograms applied in one pass
with one foil
rewind unit is dependent on the following:
1. The positional tolerance of the repeating image in
the foil
2. The quality size and positional accuracy of the foil
registration marks
3. The winding accuracy of the foil roll
4. The stretch characteristics of the foil
5. The relative area of the stamped area to the foil width
6. The temperature of the application.
7. The distance between and position of the multiple images.
When highly accurate tolerance foil is being used, SFL
typically
achieves a positional accuracy of +/- 0.5 mm over five
images. The
greater the distance between the images the greater the
positional
tolerance will become. |
Paper
Characteristics
Size: Paper sizes from 297 x 420mm to 730 x 1040 mm
Weight: Sheet thickness varying from 70 gsm to 300 gsm
Security Threads
The PLATINUM 1040 SF can accommodate security threads
in bank
note paper when applying holograms. However, holograms
should not
be placed over the security thread. Attempts to do so
could adversely
affect the performance of the PLATINUM 1040 SF Security
Press, and
the quality of the hologram being applied.
Foil Characteristics
Size
Narrow Width Foil Pull-Through Units: Max roll width of
100 mm.
Full Width Foil Pull-Through Units: Max roll width 1020
mm
Standard foil unwind system Max roll diameter 125 mm
Hologram cassette system Max roll diameter 100 mm
Foil Type
Conventional Polyester based foils can be used which vary
between 12
and 30 microns thick.
Layout
The Layout of the holograms on the paper being processed
must not be inside
the 20 mm margin of the edge of the paper. It must also
comply with any other
requirements in the Technical Specification. |
Technical
Specification
Paper Handling
Maximum Mechanical Speed 3000 impressions per hour
Maximum Sheet Size 730 x 1040mm
Minimum Sheet Size 297 x 420mm
Maximum Stamping Area 730 x 1040mm
Maximum Sheet Thickness 0.65mm
Minimum Grip Distance 10mm
Height of Feeder Pile 500mm
Height of Delivery Pile 690mm |
Foil
Handling
Maximum foil diameter 125 mm (approx. 2000ft @12 micron
depending on foil type)
Foil core size 25.4mm
Minimum distance between foil rolls 2mm
Number of foil rewinds Up to 4
Number of hologram registration Up to 12 narrow width
units
Maximum foil roll width 100mm (narrow width units only)
1020mm (full width units only)
Number of Lengths per program 3
Number of pulls per length Up to 99
Pull Resolution 0.1mm
Hologram positional tolerance +/- 0.5mm
Hologram Registration Mark 5mm x 5mm Bi-directional centered
on image (recommended) |
Heating
Heat Zones 6
Temperature range 0-200 degrees centigrade
Temperature sensors 24
Adjustable Height Bed (Optional) +/- 0.6mm (1.2mm total)
Die height 6.35mm or 7.00mm versions available |
General
Dimensions approximate 2350mm(H) 2870mm(W) x 5750mm(L)
Weight (kg) 8500 kg (approx.)
Air Supply 5 bar (75 psi) of clean air
Machine power supply 3 phase neutral and earth connections
380 / 415 / 440 V
50/60 Hz
63 amps per phase
30 kW ma
Duty Cycle Continuously rated |
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