Chennai based Sudarshan Machinery launches screen printer with a horizontal angular frame lifting concept.
High precision screen printing equipment manufacturer Sudarshan Machinery has unveiled its latest model NexPrint 2228. The new Semi-Automatic Screen Printing Machine Model, NexPrint 2228 has a maximum print area of 22×28 inches and incorporates many user-friendly features.
Featuring innovative Horizontal-Angular Frame Lifting System, the NexPrint offers next level of ease from the traditional Clamshell or two post pillar type screen printing equipment. At the upcoming KnitShow in Tirupur (12-14 August 2022), Sudharshan Machinery will display NexPrint 2228 as well as its latest product NexPrint 1218.
Sundar Raman, the Managing Director of Sudharshan Machinery, outlines the main characteristics of their new screen printing machine: “The NexPrint 2228 is a next generation screen printing machine with Horizontal and Angular Frame Lifting System, a novel concept introduced for the first time. Our extensive R&D led to the creation of the machine, which was designed in accordance with market demands. There are many different types of semi-automatic screen printing machines on the market. According to the Make in India initiative, it was entirely created locally in India.”
He adds further: “The NexPrint is a versatile and user-friendly screen printing device which can print Spot UV, wedding cards, bags, decals, stickers, and labels, as well as heat transfer stickers, posters, fluteboard, and other substrates. Additionally, it is simple to print with a variety of high fluid inks and UV varnishes, thanks to the Horizontal and Angular Frame Lifting System. The machine is protected with safety system from all sides. It is accessible from all sides which makes it easier for the operator to position or remove the sheet after printing.”
The NexPrint is a single phase, plug and play machine. It does not require a compressor (non-pneumatic type), yet capable of delivering high squeegee pressure. The NexPrint is heavy duty for rugged use; it has low running and maintenance cost and has oil-free printhead movement.
Other features include inbuilt bed vacuum and option of either foot pedal or push button operation with Auto-/Semi-auto-/Preset-mode options. With variable print area size support, it can print on a range of media from 40gsm to 3mm.
It has double guided print head linear movement system and multi stroke squeegee movement. The NexPrint is fitted with 50/9 Standard squeegee mounting option. It has dry mode/wet mode for coating position; Peel-off system for screen off-contact; Sensor guided print area setting up; individual squeegee pressure for left and right position; individual coating leveller for left and right position; ionizer mounting in print head (optional); stainless steel bed; and +/- 20 micron registration system.
Above all, the machine is built on ‘more mechanical and less electronic concept’ making the parts easily procurable in open market for break-free performance. The NexPrint comes with Cycle counter with resettable and permanent setting options.
Sudharshan Machinery has a pan India presence with a wide industry experience of over two decades. Also exporting to overseas markets, the company boasts a wide product range comprising high precision screen printing machines, UV/IR dryers and screen making equipment.