Labelexpo 2013

In September Focus Label Machinery attended Labelexpo Europe 2013, the largest exhibition event for the label industry. Focus Label joined fellow market leaders like HP Indipa, Nilpeter, Epson and Avery Dennison at the event in Belgium, which saw record breaking attendance figures. 

Labelexpo Europe 2013 was a great opportunity to get the low down on new technology, see product launches, attract new clients, and develop existing relationships.  Over 30,000 visitors from 150 countries went to see the latest developments in the package and label printing technology, and Focus Label was proud to unveil two new machines at the event.  

It was great to be able to demonstrate our commitment to delivering the latest technology and firmly cement Focus Label’s position as the market leader in the design and manufacturing of narrow web printing machinery. 

Using new twin servo drives for full independent control of substrates and the printed image, and an emphasis on enhanced operator control in addition to the reduction of running costs, the launch of the eFlex and dFlex machines resulted in a great amount of positive interest and firm orders taken.  

The exhibition also saw the launch of Epson’s  Sure PrecisionCore technology and Surepress L-6304 UV inkjet label press, and Screen's Truepress Jet L350UV single pass inkjet press. Innovative and exciting product showcases, record attendance and great feedback from manufacturers and customers alike all demonstrate the optimism that the label and package printing market is likely to see sustainable growth. 

All at Focus Label returned from Brussels with renewed enthusiasm and commitment to delivering the highest quality manufacturing equipment for the narrow web label and packaging print industry, and are already looking forward to Labelexpo 2015.

Textile Printing Machines

Textile printing is the process by which colour is applied to fabric in defined patterns or designs, as opposed to a whole piece of fabric being dyed. There are many different ways of doing this and over the years things have changed a lot; the intended use of the fabric determines exactly what printing process is needed.

At Focus Label we manufacture textile printing machines for textile labels; these labels carry a lot of important information such as brand, washing instruction, size etc and are sewn into the products during their manufacturing.

There are many different types of textile printing machines on the market, so here is a quick guide to the machines that we manufacture at Focus Label:

·       B4 Machine – this is an entry level machine for cost effective production of printed textiles for garment labelling, decorative ribbon and apparel trim. It provides quicker changeovers, easy set up, a choice of drying systems and is easy to maintain. It also requires very little training, produces less waste and is a compact design.

·        LX Machine – this is the most advanced machine for cost effective production of printed textiles for garment labelling, decorative ribbon, apparel trim, elastics and heat transfers. The LX machine allows full colour and job changes within seconds thanks to its patented ink cartridge systems, on run register and advanced settings. It also offers high speed production output, combination drying systems and fast and easy operation.

·        Fabric Curing Oven Machine – when using heat curing inks for fabric printing, the finished rolls require final curing in an oven to enable full wash resistance. This oven has several levels with good spacing, allowing a large quantity of labels to be cured at once. It also comes in two system sizes, has thermostatic controls, fumes exhaust and is fully time and temperature programmable.

·        TagTrans Machine – this is a heat transfer machine, heat transfers are a popular method of printing information directly onto garments, eliminating the need for labels. Our range of TagTrans machines includes the LX Rotary presses and the silk screen printing systems. These machines are the most cost effective and practical method of production of heat transfers, they include multi colour transfers in one pass, no halo, reduced waste and high definition transfers.

·        TTC 100 Machine – this is a low maintenance system for cutting labels which uses ultrasonic cutting technology. It includes a computer control feed and measuring system and high definition photo eye for register stability, as well as having a touch key panel which allows for fast set up and changeovers.

·        Platemaking Systems Machine – this machine allows you to manufacture your own printing plates, the all in one machine combines all of the platemaking processes. We offer both water and solvent systems and both are available in a range of sizes from A4 to A1. 

Heat Transfer Machines

A heat transfer machine, also known as a heat press, is a machine that imprints a design onto an item through the use of heat and pressure. Often the design is printed onto a paper or a synthetic carrier, the transfer is then applied onto the desired item, most commonly textile products that are going to be in direct contact with the skin.

Heat transfers are designed to last the lifetime of a product and this longevity is often vital when it comes to clothing; if the transfer isn’t a focal point of the garment then it is likely to contain important information such as brand, size, washing instructions, fabric content and other product details.

At Focus Label Machinery we manufacture two heat transfer machines: the LX machines and the TagTrans machine.

The LX machine is our most advanced for cost effective production of heat transfers, this press allows full colour and job changes in a matter of seconds thanks to its patented ink cartridge system, on run register and advance setting system. This machine has a high speed production output, making it extremely efficient and therefore cost effective.

Our other heat transfer machine, the TagTrans machine, is also a very cost effective investment and a very practical method for the production of heat transfers. Focus have dedicated huge amounts of research into the production of this machine, enabling us to provide a multi colour, high definition, no halo and wash resistant transfers with minimal waste.  This reduced waste saves money, making this machine a worthwhile investment, whilst the high definition ensures that the heat transfers are of the highest quality.

When investing in a heat transfer machine it is vital that you spend your money wisely, ensuring that you get the best machine for your money, one that will produce high quality transfers at a fast rate. With Focus label you can be sure that this is exactly what you are getting, so why not take a more detailed look at our heat transfer machines and see for yourself what a great investment they are.