PETpla.net Insider 10 / 2017

LABELLING PET planet Insider Vol. 18 No. 10/17 www.petpla.net 42 Digital print meets closure handling IMDvista Closure Digital Print CLDP is a complete system solution for digital closure printing with an integrated inspec- tion system. This is the result of a successful Swiss part- nership between market leaders IMD Ltd. and Hapa. The two companies have combined proven technologies in one system solution: IMDs expertise in closure handling and vision inspection systems together with Hapas technology and expertise in late stage customisation and on demand printing solutions for the pharmaceutical packaging industry. Hapa Technology (CLDP)  High speed CMYK printing up to 1,500ppm  High print quality / high resolution up to 720dpi  Automated ink handling (cleaning and conserving system)  Hapa low migration ink (passed SM according EU 10/2011) Visitors to Drinktec 2017 had the chance to see IMDvista’s Closure Digital Printer in operation for the first time ever. The CMYK printer achieved highest print speeds of up to 1,500ppm at a high resolution of 720dpi. Flexible customer-oriented printing solutions in high printing quality and the benefits for the industry are the results of the Swiss partnership. Changeover in print format and closure design is easy and fast. It is possible to print any quan- tity, instantly with flexible and quick delivery time. CMYK printing can be combined with a white print head to be as flexible as possible for almost no limits in artwork and colour. The unique ink handling makes the system easy to use for the operator, and by using calibrated ink, CLDP ensures the same print quality and colour everytime. The automated cleaning and conserving system is the base of a robust and clean industry proven digital printing system. Hapa’s low migration ink, specifi- cally developed and optimised for the digital printing application, makes the system reach unseen adhe- sion. Ink migration is compliant with EU10/2011. To make sure 100% conform- ing print is reaching the customer, the new IMDvista V5 Vision Control Center is included in the system. The V5 user-friendly software is equipped with a multi touch fea- ture and has advanced functionality than version 4. In combination with the IMDvista Portal, one will have access to all of the production lines on one large touch screen. Devia- tion and alarms are easy to under- stand and analyse, allowing imme- diate action can be taken, saving time and money. The IMDvista V5 Vision Con- trol Center is the base software interface for all future systems and applications, including closure, pre- form, barrier or even bottle inspec- tion systems. www.hapa.ch www.imdvista.ch IMD Technology (CLDP)  IMDvista WFS Waterfall Sorter  Special vacuum conveyor (metal instead of plastic)  Closure pretreatment  Controlled and monitored by the IMDvista V5 Vision Control Center  All integrated in a compact system