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VSOP Web Offset Printing Press Variable size web offset printing for labels, flexible packaging and cardboard
VSOP –
Variable-Size Printing for Optimum Flexibility
Printers today are always on the
look-out for new ideas and market VSOP markets
opportunities, and Variable Sleeve ! Label printing:
Offset Printing (VSOP) technology Wet-glue labels, wrap-around
can help you make the most of labels made of paper or film,
these opportunities. The Muller self-adhesive labels, in-mold
Martini VSOP technology enables labels, shrink sleeves
simple and quick format changes ! Flexible package printing:
in offset printing. Sleeve technolo- Films, laminates, food packaging
gy allows print sizes to be changed ! Cardboard printing:
easily without having to remove Folding boxes, liquid packaging
entire inserts. So this process is
not just quick and simple, it is also
exceptionally cost-effective for
print lengths that change
frequently.
Advantages of Muller Martini VSOP Infinitely variable sizes
The variable size print promotes great VSOP printing units are infinitely vari-
production flexibility thanks to quick able for all print image lengths, giving
and simple size and order changes, and printers an incredibly flexible printing
the VSOP printing units also deliver the press that is suitable for an almost un-
first-class printing quality needed to limited order spectrum. This ensures
meet the tough requirements of the that a complete job change is possible
package printing market. The print in just a few minutes.
forms are considerably cheaper and
offer significantly shorter delivery times Excellence in package printing
than flexo and gravure printing, mean- VSOP offers a complete solution for
ing they are also profitable for small a wide range of applications.
and medium-size runs. Two light car- When manufacturing high-quality
tridges, known as sleeves, are the only food packaging, electron-beam curing
parts that need to be exchanged in or- technology (EB) or UV equipment
der to change the print size. The mini- is used to cure the printing ink to
mal weight of these sleeves ensures ensure that low-migration and odorless
that they are particularly ergonomic to packaging is produced.
manage.
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VSOP 520/850
881 479 800 1250 930 600 1720 1720 1720 1720 1720 600 1002
343/4’’ 183/4’’ 311/2’’ 491/4’’ 361/2’’ 231/2’’ 673/4’’ 0’ 000/0’’ 673/4’’ 673/4’’ 673/4’’ 231/2’’ 391/2’’
~29 801
11731/4’’
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Infeed unit Web cleaning and corona Offset sleeves VSOP printing unit
Depending on whether films treatment Replacing the handy and The printing units fulfill the
or cardboard are being print- Before printing, the web is cost-effective plate and demanding requirements of
ed, one or two infeed rollers cleaned with or without a rubber blanket sleeves offers package printing while the
are used to guarantee stable web contact and then treat- infinitely variable print stable pivot arms ensure
web tension control. ed with the corona station to lengths. consistent conditions.
improve ink adhesion.
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Register controller Flexo printing unit Web video monitoring Electron-beam curing
The scanning heads of the Infinitely variable sizes in- Analog or digital web moni- When manufacturing food
register controller are posi- cluding servo drives, sleeve toring systems or a 100% packaging, the printing ink
tioned immediately after the technology and an optional print image inspection are can be cured using electron-
printing units to ensure fast hot air dryer. For solvent- used as required. beam technology.
reaction times. based, water-based and UV
inks and lacquers.
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1441/2’’
3671
1720 600 1002 1250 800 1600 1250 700 800 1250 1052 2635
673/4’’ 231/2’’ 391/2’’ 491/4’’ 311/2’’ 63’’ 491/2’’ 271/2’’ 311/2’’ 491/4’’ 411/2’’ 103/4’’
~29 801
11731/4’’
Individual
configuration
VSOP machines for film
and folding carton print-
ing can be configured in-
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UV cooling station of flexo or gravure print-
A cooled cylinder is used for ing units permits special
the UV drying of tempera- applications such as prim-
ture-sensitive substrates ers, decorative inks, effect
such as shrink films. coatings, opaque white
and cold seal lacquer to
be used.
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Coating Rotogravure printing Staggered plate
The flexo printing unit, For particularly thick ink Staggered plate eliminates a
especially designed for use layers, rotogravure printing straight plate gap and pro-
with electron-beam curing, units using sealing lacquers vides an optimum usage of
coats printed products or brilliant metallic inks can expensive material such as
without hardening the be integrated in the printing cardboard and a reduction of
printed ink beforehand. press. cut-off waste.
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Innovative Technology for High-Quality Package Printing
! High level of printing quality ! Broad range of applications
The offset printing process ensures that the VSOP is par- Thanks to individual drives, the printing length can be
ticularly suitable for printing fine details and gradients. changed within a defined range without affecting the
! Low-cost printing method printing quality. The speed of the impression cylinder can
Standard offset plates can be used, which are consider- be adjusted for each of the printing units, ensuring that
ably cheaper than image carriers used for flexo and complex materials such as aluminum, thin foils or very
gravure printing. thick substrates can be printed on with register accuracy.
! Short response times ! Fast order changes
Flexible order management thanks to fast and simple To guarantee maximum productivity, each print job can
printing plate manufacture and short setup times. be prepared offline while the machine is in operation.
! Infinite size variability A quick changeover system, including automatic pre-
The VSOP printing unit has plate and rubber blanket adjustment, automatically enters the settings. All machine
cylinders, which act as handy sleeves. settings for repeat jobs can be stored in the integrated
The sleeves can be replaced manually in no time at all. database.
Each sleeve axis has its own servo drive, which is why ! User-friendliness
none of the gears needs to be changed. All stations are easily accessible to ensure fast and safe
! Swift, high-quality reproduction processing. Sleeves can be replaced on the operating
The standardization of offset printing and the high side without using tools.
level of automation guarantee extremely short setup ! Hybrid applications
times while maintaining precise color reproduction In line with offset printing technology, a range of other
– particularly important for branded products. printing processes can be provided including flexo,
! Sustainable printing processes screen, gravure and digital printing as well as finishing
Through the integration of radiation curing procedures, processes such as foil stamping, laminating, punching
significantly less energy is used in comparison to and sheeting.
traditional printing processes with solvent ink systems.
In addition, considerably smaller amounts of solvents are
used for cleaning the machine parts, and storing inks and
lacquers is much easier.
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Technical specifications VSOP 520 VSOP 850
Variable Size Web Offset Printing Press Delivery Systems Saddle Stitching Systems
Presses Efficient and reliable solutions are A full range of stitchers, inserting, film
with in-line
Max. finishing
printing speedensure top-quality required for press
365 delivery
m/min systems wrapping
365 m/min and packing systems in a
advertising, commercial and security to convey and 1200
cut signatures,
ft/min form and range of performance
1200 ft/min categories auto-
printing. These infinitely variable web palletize bundles or stacks and create mates the print finishing process.
Web width 200–520 mm 425–850 mm
presses are used for label and package rolls. This is the ideal connection Modern systems produce products of
8–20.5" 17–33.5"
printing, and combine offset printing between press and print finishing. top-class quality and with high added
Max. printing
with flexo width
and rotogravure printing 510 mm 840 mm
value.
methods. 20" 33"
Size range 381–762 mm 381–762 mm
15–30" 15–30"
Format variability Infinitely variable Infinitely variable
Softcover Production Hardcover Production Newspaper Mailroom Systems
Non-printed coated paper and film 3 mm 3 mm
Perfect binding lines in all performance Whether connected inline to produc- Efficient and flexible mailroom systems
area 0.12" 0.12"
categories produce a wide range of tion systems or operating as stand- transport and process newspapers
spine-glued products,uncoated paper and cardboard
such as bro- alone systems,4the
mmhardcover systems 4 mm off the press fully automatically,
straight
chures, magazines, catalogs and 0.16"
complete all the processing steps to 0.16"the printing press via the insertion
from
Size changes
paperbacks per printing
in perfect unit
quality and at create books from
2 minfolded signatures process
2 min and stacking to the loading
the highest speeds.
Printing-length correction with hard covers and protective jackets. dock.
+0.5% /– 0.2% (dependent on the substrate and required printing quality)
Range of materials Standard 12–300 µm 12–300 µm
Optional 200–760 µm 200–760 µm
8-30 pt 8-30 pt
All of the specifications detailed above are MM
maximum values. The achievable values are dependent on the type of order,
Digital Solutions Services
the substrate and product size. Subject to technical changes.
The more efficient digital printing sys- Muller Martini’s global service portfolio
tems become, the more challenging the ensures productivity, quality and added
finishing process will be. Muller Martini value and offers reliable investment This leaflet may include components that are
develops innovative digital printing solu- protection for production systems. not part of the standard equipment and
are available as options only. In some cases,
tions that yield new growth opportun- With MMServices operating costs and
protective covers have been removed in photo-
ities for the graphic design industry – investment costs are optimized. graphs, in order to provide a more detailed view
for stitching as well as softcover and of the equipment. Subject to design and equip-
hardcover production. ment changes.
Müller Martini Marketing AG
Untere Brühlstrasse 13
CH-4800 Zofingen, Switzerland
Phone +41 (0)62 745 45 75
Fax +41 (0)62 751 55 50
info@mullermartini.com
www.mullermartini.com
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