Three Vivid Laminating products will get their first UK airing at The Print Show in Birmingham 13 -15 October following their earlier introduction in Chicago, US.
Vivid’s Matrix OPP Film Laminating System can now add foiling, spot UV-style effects and holographic finishes to print. Sales director Richard Marlow said: “The Matrix doesn’t require special dies to create these new effects. It’s achievable due to the extra pressure from the pneumatic rollers. The process to create such effects on-demand still works by using heat transfer technology, but at a fraction of the cost of producing individual dies for each job.”
The company will also demonstrate a new feeder for the Matrix 530 Systems. It uses patented underfed technology for prints, speeding up production and finishing times. The modular system and can be retrofitted to existing Matrix systems.
Vivid will also be showcasing the new Easymount Air. Technical manager Gavin Ward said: “Pneumatic air pressure controls the laminating rollers, allowing you to mount and laminate with incredible accuracy and speed”.
The pneumatic air allows the roller to adjust to the exact thickness and pressure required. The technology also allows the roller to float down; ensuring Foamex and Correx boards aren’t crushed. When the rollers achieve the correct board thickness, they can be locked in place to keep the required gap, making board feeding more accurate.