Built on 15+ years of experience with automatic mounting machines, AV Flexologic’s SAMM 2.0 is currently one of the fastest and most accurate automatic flexo plate mounter in the narrow and wide web industry. This next-generation SAMM offers unmatched speed, accuracy and repeatability.

What is the difference between the SAMM 2.0 1300 and 800?

The SAMM 2.0 1300 and SAMM 2.0 800 are the same machine, built with the same features, but come in different sizes. The SAMM 2.0 800, which is available in ≤ 850mm (33.46”), is more suitable for narrow web flexo, whereas the SAMM 2.0 1300, which is available in ≤1300mm (52”), ≤1700mm (67”) and ≤2200mm (87”), is more suitable for wide web flexo. Both machines will here on be referred to as SAMM 2.0.

Why invest in the SAMM 2.0?

Optimizing every step in the mounting process, starting with positioning the flexo plate on the machine to mounting it onto the sleeve, our team was able to create the SAMM 2.0, making it one of the most effective and efficient automatic mounting machines to this date. It is therefore AV Flexologic’s bestselling mounting machine for the narrow and wide web industry. So what makes it so special and why should you invest in it?

Eliminates press downtime

The SAMM 2.0 eliminates press downtime.

Robotic table

Robotic positioning and mounting give the SAMM 2.0 the ability to feature a staggering 60-second mounting speed and place flexo plates with an accuracy of 5 microns.

Requires less operator interaction

The automatic mounting machine requires less manpower, therefore resulting in lower labour costs.

“Since introducing the SAMM 2.0 into our workflow, we have realized significant workflow and productivity gains such as 1 hour of additional mounting capacity in an 8-hour shift, and 300 hours of additional press time annually due to full EasyReg functionality. The SAMM 2.0 is preferred over all the previous mounting devices, due to the improved registration and colour-to-colour accuracy. The machine recognizes pinholes from existing plates, in addition to marks on new plates, white it has improved operator ergonomics and offers higher operator satisfaction. So far, the calculated return on investments will be approximately 14 months, based on press and mounting productivity gains.” – Anagram

Major objectives fulfilled through the SAMM 2.0 workflow

With today’s technology, the SAMM 2.0 consists of various features that give it a competitive advantage. Below we explain how its key features help fulfil the flexo industry’s major objectives through its workflow.

Objective: Accuracy is one of the most important criteria in the flexo industry. Achieving consistent fine printing and packaging is the objective of every printing press as not only does it showcase the quality of work to the customers, but it also minimizes plate and ink changeovers and reduces waste.

Step 1: The operator only has to preposition the flexo plate roughly with the help of laser pointers. The SAMM 2.0 then takes over, and with an accuracy of 5 microns, positions the flexo plate using inbuilt motorized cameras and the image recognition (IR) software.

Objective: The development of technology has allowed several industries to automate the production of their products. This in return helps the industry to increase productivity and reduce expenses by cutting down labour costs. The flexo industry however is one of the few that has not completely adapted to the automated world. We, however, have installed the SAMM 2.0 with a robotic table which enables the machine to mount printing plates without operator interaction.

Step 2: In addition to the motorized cameras and IR software, the robotic table also assists in the mounting job, thereby assuring accuracy and precision. While the SAMM 2.0 is mounting each plate, the operator can simultaneously prepare the next plate.

Objective: Another perennial factor to consider when mounting flexo plates onto sleeves is air entrapment. The trapped air within the flexo plate can cause an edge lift, thereby resulting in the plate lifting off the edges from the sleeve. This as a result will affect printing quality and consistency. To avoid this a pressure roller is added to the SAMM 2.0.

Step 3: Finally, the pressure roller mounts the plate evenly onto the sleeve, cylinder or Mylar without leaving any space for air to pass through, thereby eliminating air bubbles. Once this is done the operator can remove the sleeve from the machine.

A comparison between the SAMM 2.0 and its competitors

The automatic SAMM 2.0 is our best-selling mounting machine as it is an efficient and effective alternative compared to its competitors. Here’s how.

“We are really happy we invested in the SAMM 2.0 800. The efficiency of our prepress department significantly increased. Thanks to the SAMM, we don’t need to remount plates multiple times to achieve a high accuracy! The positioning and mounting are done automatically by the machine. The machine mounts plates extremely accurately and very fast. And, also, I want to mention that the ROI was achieved within 2 years!” – GEOSTICK

Does the SAMM 2.0 have more features?

In addition to the aforementioned features, there are several optional equipments that can be added to the automatic mounting machine to make it more convenient to use. These are:

  • Tape holder on precision rail
  • Barcode Scanner
  • Automatic Easyreg detection
  • Shaft Coupling for cylinders
  • Tape applicator
  • Sleeve Quality Inspection System
  • Sleeve Tracking System
  • Cutting knife for tape

You can learn more about the aforementioned options by clicking here and scrolling down to Options Overview.

“By introducing the SAMM 2.0 in our workflow we have reduced our press downtime and waste related to plate lifts and air bubbles. We also improved efficiency and increased mounting consistency to the press department. So far, the SAMM has eliminated our air bubbles and reduced plate lifts by over 75%; in turn, we have significantly reduced our press downtime caused by prepress related issues.” – COVERIS

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