Images Magazine Digital Edition May 2018

DRYERS, CALENDARS AND HEAT PRESSES www.images-magazine.com 50 images MAY 2018 Schulze has launched two new heat presses this year: the E-Powerpress and Swing Duo Pneu. The E-Powerpress is Schulze's first electrically operated transfer press with two work surfaces. It opens and closes automatically – and soundlessly, as no compressor is required. The Swing Duo Pneu is an automatic opening and swivelling transfer press with two workstations. It has a touch display and can be operated one-handed or by foot, and includes a safety frame. Peter Meidinger Schulze's CEO, provides some insight on the development and applications of the new machines. What prompted Schulze to develop these two new heat presses? Many people are dissatisfied with a manual transfer press because a lot of force/power is required. We have noticed that there is a need to produce more pieces; the manual presses require much more effort to produce higher quantities. Therefore, we developed the machines to speed up and facilitate the work of users. What substrates are they best suited to? Due to the large temperature range, which allows a reliable continuous operation from 0 to 220ºC (and maximum 5 bar pressure), the processing of all substrates and materials up to a thickness of 20mm is guaranteed without any problems. Both transfer presses are available in standard sizes of 38 x 45cm and 40 x 50cm. All Schulze transfer presses can also be individually replaced with different heating and base plates as required. What are the standout features of the Schulze Swing Duo Pneu? The special feature of the Swing Duo Pneu is the comfortable, one-hand operation or optional foot switch operation. The safety frame provided at the factory ensures a safe operation. The automatic swivel and press function can be activated to move the heating plate automatically from right to left and start the pressing process automatically. Andwhat about the Schulze E-Powerpress; what are itsmain selling points? This machine is for all customers that prefer a quiet operation as the machine has no compressor and therefore no noise. It works almost noiselessly. Furthermore, the Schulze E-Powerpress only requires a 230 volt power supply and there is no requirement for compressed air lines. What are the main trends in heat press development and what can we expect in the future? The introduction of the magnetic switch, which enables automatic opening of the heating press in manual presses, was a milestone in heat press development. Plus, more and more standard presses are now equipped with two worktops to allow more efficient working and higher production. In the future, we’ll see machines that are faster, more intelligent and more networked. www.schulzeshop.com A closer view: Schulze E-Powerpress and Swing Duo Pneu No compressor is needed for the E-Powerpress The new Swing Duo Pneu from Schulze Xpres: Sefa Duplex Pro Heat Press Xpres has collaborated with leading industry brands to offer “the very best range of heat presses, whilst catering for every printing application and budget". It continues: "Renowned heat press manufacturer Sefa has partnered with Xpres to offer a range of superior heat transfer systems ranging in size and price. All Sefa presses are EU manufactured to the highest standard, making them an obvious choice for textiles and sublimation. The diverse collection has been specifically chosen to suit budgets of both emerging companies and established businesses with higher production levels." The Sefa Duplex Pro has been designed with ample space between, behind and underneath the plates to allow greater manoeuvrability and, due to its enhanced ergonomic qualities, working with larger items becomes a simple task, reports Xpres. It adds: "This system delivers high pressure and unrivalled performance, making it a winning choice for garment decorators looking to achieve quality results every time." www.xpres.co.uk The Sefa Duplex Pro from Xpres is designed to work easily with larger items