Composite adapter FLEXO

carbon fiber

DURABLE HIGH PERFORMANCE CARBON FIBER ADAPTERS FOR FLEXO PRINTING MACHINES ALSO KNOWN AS AN INTERMEDIATE SLEEVE, INTERMEDIATE CYLINDER OR INTERLEAF CYLINDER, THE ADAPTER PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE IN PRINT QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY CONTROL A proven design The result of more than 15 years of research, development and technological expertise, the Epsilon “bridge” design, combined with a unique patented process for the production of carbon tubes, makes it possible to achieve unparalleled mechanical characteristics and dynamic stability. Print tests carried out using adapters of different stiffnesses demonstrate the undeniable influence of stiffness on print quality and productivity. Only the stiffest adapters (axially and transversely) can meet the requirements of printers: Free attenuation/suppression of bouncingReduction of machine downtimeReduction of pressure setting timesReduction of adjustment times (adhesives, sleeves, plates, etc.)Maintain/increase printing speed Epsilon carries out studies, designs and calculations in-house through to its technical office. The control and measurement methods used by Epsilon have been specifically developed and adapted to our products (natural frequency measurement and numerical correlation, bending bench, etc.) The carbon tube: at the heart of the system Epsilon selects only high and very high modulus carbon fibers and high quality epoxy resins. The “K1” process, patented by Epsilon Composite, is a unique combination of excellent pultrusion and filament winding that allows the industrial production of small and large series of tubes whose performance (stiffness) can be customised.