Pressure on the crucible
Presses play a major role
in the printing industry. It comes in a variety of forms. One of these forms is
called a crucible printing press, characterized in that the pressing body and
the counter-pressure body form a flat surface. The crucible printing press is
named after the flat counter-pressure body, which is also called the crucible.
A platen or crucible printing press consists of a fixed platen and a moving
print head that presses against the platen. In printing machines, the printing
force is generated, for example, by a hydraulic cylinder that moves the print
head. The printing surface of the crucible can be provided with different
printing shapes and levels to create different printing patterns.
The flat surfaces of the two print bodies can be manually pressed together
for printing, or the process can be carried out mechanically within printing
machines. The printing process is a letterpress high pressure process.
The crucible is usually used to hold the workpiece to be printed, which is
usually paper. The motif to be printed is then applied as color to the press
body. This job can be done e.g. by paint rollers. A parallel compression of the
plates with the fabric to be printed in between ensures a clean image at the
end.
Due to their design, platen printing presses allow clean prints up to a
size of DIN A3. For this reason, printing presses of the platen type are
preferably used for printing small-format products such as forms, cards, labels
or brochures.
Printing, embossing and punching can also be carried out in one operation
with printing due to the high pressure forces available. Therefore, the
pressing force and the pressing stroke can be adjusted on the crucible printing
presses.
Platen printing presses are an important component in the printing industry
which, as described, can be used for a wide variety of applications. These
printing presses are particularly well known for their ability to achieve high
print quality and high precision.
One of the advantages of platen printing presses is their ability to
produce very high quality prints. By using a fixed platen, a consistent
compressive force can be generated, resulting in very consistent print quality.
This consistent print quality is particularly important for applications where
high accuracy is required, such as the manufacture of precision mechanical and
electronic components.
Another strength of platen or crucible printing presses is their
versatility. A large number of print patterns can be created by using different
printing forms, inclines and planes. This makes platen printing presses
particularly useful for businesses that need to produce a variety of printed
matter.
Finally, crucible printing presses are also very reliable and durable. Due
to their robust construction and the use of high-quality materials, they can
achieve a long service life and low maintenance. Maintenance work or repairs
are reduced to a minimum.
Platen printing presses can be incorporated into presses with a variety of
automated features that increase efficiency and productivity. This includes
functions such as automatic setting of the printing force, automatic adjustment
of the printing form and automatic monitoring of the printing process.
In terms of environmental friendliness, platen printing presses are also a
good choice. By using modern technologies and processes, they can work with low
energy consumption and low waste production. This makes them a sustainable
option for companies looking to engage in environmentally conscious practices.
In summary, crucible printing presses are a valuable addition to any
printing industry. With their high print qualities, high print speeds,
versatility, reliability and sustainability, they are an excellent choice for
companies that offer high-quality print products.