Gallus flaunts ECS 340 update and Gallus Print Concept at Labelexpo

A combination of digital and conventional printing methods in production environment driven by an MIS, is the mantra of Gallus Print Shop concept, which Gallus showcased along with updates to Gallus ECS 340. Also on the show were the Gallus 430 S, and a complete LED UV curing system on the Gallus EM280. The focus of the show was however, on the Gallus Print Shop, the new Gallus 340 and LED UV-enabled Gallus 280 and Linoprint L.

26 Sep 2013 | By PrintWeek India

The Print Stop concept includes the new Gallus ECS 340 with updates, a near-line solution comprising Linoprint L digital printing system from Heidelberg and further on to the Gallus ECS C for die-cutting and finishing. All the order planning and processing for the three machine system is linked and controlled by a central CERM MIS workflow software, which at the moment is a closed-loop system.

“For us digital and convention is not an either or discussion. We have taken the discussion of the two methods to the next level and have balanced the argument,” said Klaus Bachstein, CEO, Gallus Group.

He said, “What a label printer would generally ask is: how and where do I make a money? We at Gallus do not believe in providing a specific product solutions but a comprehensive, intelligent and end-to-end solution that is fast and cost-effective label production with possible savings of up to 20%.”

With the updates of the ECS 340, Gallus has provided the label printers even higher performance and capability of printing more applications. The updates include: a screen printing unit, an improved UV curing, a secondary rail system, a software update with maximum speed and a brand new touchscreen user interface. “All these are substantial developments, enabling label printers to provide a better customer service, extend their range of applications and significantly boost their cost-efficiency,” said Bachstein.

The ECS 340 was showcased launched four years ago and has since been Gallus’ best-selling machine with nearly 200 installations worldwide, including five installed in India.

In 2009, Gallus had said that they would bring the best LED UV solution. “We believed it was the future and it will be the future,” said Bachstein. Gallus has joined forces with Siegwerk to demonstrate industrial label production using UV LED inks on the Gallus 280. Though the lamps for curing use the Phoseon technology, the control and integration systems are completely manufactured by Gallus.

And finally, on the show is the Linoprint L capable of LED UV inkjet printing at 600dpi and a print speed of up to 48 m/min with a maximum printing width of 315mm. There are 25 Linoprint L installation, mostly used for pharma, food labels and variable data printing, which are not high-embellishment products.