Printing maschines
Every millimetre counts
Perfect synchronisation and precision – clutch and brake systems for modern printing machines
Utmost accuracy at maximum production speed
Printing machines operate at high speeds and face even higher expectations in terms of quality. Paper, film or label material must be guided through numerous stations – precisely synchronised, evenly tensioned and reliably positioned. Even the slightest deviations can be visible in the printed image: misalignment, uneven ink coverage or erratic material feed.
Modern printing technology often operates continuously. Rollers, printing units, transport shafts and changeover mechanisms must reliably handle millions of movement cycles.
The drive technology must therefore not only switch quickly. It must switch quickly and precisely – whilst consuming as little energy as possible.
Clutches and brakes play a vital role in this interplay – they connect and disconnect drive trains, hold rollers and shafts in position, facilitate format changes and bring dynamic movements to a controlled halt. In short: they ensure that numerous individual movements result in a smooth printing process.
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From Print Job to Precision Motion
Whether in sheet-fed offset, digital printing, label production or film converting, Mönninghoff develops couplings, brakes, shaft connections and actuators for printing machinery where precision, dynamic performance and availability go hand in hand.
Looking to improve print quality, reduce format changeover times, increase machine availability or enhance energy efficiency? Talk to our experts about speed, switching cycles, positioning requirements and installation space. Together, we can help ensure that your machine maintains perfect registration, even at high operating speeds.