ZIMMER AUSTRIA | DIGITAL PRINTING SYSTEMS
COLARIS-NF DIGITAL PRINTING OF NARROW FABRICS
DECO TAPES SEAT BELTS WASH LABELS ELASTICS MILITARY BELTS
www.zimmer-austria.com 2019.12.19 page 1 CONTENT
1. ABOUT ZIMMER AUSTRIA 1.1. HISTORY, LOCATION, DELIVERY PROGRAM 3
2. ABOUT COLARIS-NF 2.1. DIGITAL PRINTING & DIGITAL DYEING 4 2.2. ADVANTAGES OF DIGITAL INKJET TECHNOLOGY 5
3. LINE LAYOUTS 3.1. STANDALONE & INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS 6
4. PROCESS POSSIBILITIES 4.1. OFFLINE OR INLINE PROCESSING 7
5. INK CLASSES 5.1. TYPES | PRODUCTS | PROCESS | REQUIREMENTS 8 5.2. TYPES | PRODUCTS | PROCESS | REQUIREMENTS 9
6. COLARIS-NF PRINTING MACHINE 6.1. SPECIFICATION & FEATURES 10
7. STARFIRETM PRINT HEAD 7.1. SELECTION | RECONDITIONING SERVICE | INK LAB 11
www.zimmer-austria.com 2019.12.19 page 2 1. ABOUT ZIMMER AUSTRIA
1.1. HISTORY, LOCATION, DELIVERY PROGRAM
Quality since 1874 Factory Franz Zimmer´s Erben KG | Warnsdorf
With production sites in Kufstein and Klagenfurt we offer Driven by perfection and committed to the credo – First a product portfolio that includes screen printing, digital in Quality & First in Service – the machine manufacturer printing, digital functionalization, coating, drying and ZIMMER AUSTRIA has become the benchmark for de- steaming systems as well as a broad range of sample, pendable high-class printing and coating machines for the lab and washing machines. textile- and carpet industry.ZIMMER AUSTRIA reaches even the most distant markets and supplies all around the ZIMMER AUSTRIA has formed the textile and carpet globe owing to a strong and well-developed agent net- manufacturing market with pioneering innovations and work and cooperation with sales and service companies revolutionary technologies. ZIMMER AUSTRIA Inc. and ZIMMER CHINA.
ZIMMER AUSTRIA with its know-how and global business partners is the ideal and most competent partner for the total printing process - all elements out of one hand.
ZIMMER AUSTRIA | Kufstein COLARIS digital inkjet printer for carpet and textile applications CHROMOJET valve jet printer for high pile products Carpet steaming, washing and drying equipment Carpet coating lines PVC coating systems for carpet tiles and mats Digital inkjet printer for special applications
ZIMMER AUSTRIA | Klagenfurt ROTARY SCREEN Printing Machines FLAT SCREEN Printing Machines COATING Systems THERMOCURE DRYER and MODUS STEAMER HEAT TREATMENT Machines CONTRACT MANUFACTURING
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2.1. DIGITAL PRINTING & DIGITAL DYEING
COLARIS-NF THE DIGITAL PRINTING & DYEING SYSTEM FOR NARROW FABRICS
Automotive Military Technical Apparel Promotion Elastics Wash labels Decoration
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2.2. ADVANTAGES OF DIGITAL INKJET TECHNOLOGY
COLARIS-NF ADVANTAGES Fully digital application of dyes - any shade, any pattern, any time Efficient short and sample production Change of color and design on the fly Printing of solid colors - digital dyeing Mixed colors or patterns processed simultaneously Unique text or information capability Different colors or patterns on front and back Reduction in process complexity – any pattern/color combination in one process
Lower capital investment
Improved production efficiency Technical hotline Remote maintenance Small and large lots have the same setup and production costs Excellent color fastness Reduced production loss from clean-up or pattern/color changes Easy to operate
Service and support via internet available
Green technology – energy and water savings Reduced waste water accumulation No color mixing required Fewer auxiliary chemicals required Reduction in process steps
Open ink system Different nozzle sizes www.zimmer-austria.com 2019.12.19 page 5 3. LINE LAYOUTS
3.1. STANDALONE & INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
STANDALONE PRINTER STANDALONE PRE-TREATMENT & DRYER FOR DIRECT SUBLIMATION OR PIGMENT
STANDALONE PRINTER & DRYER STANDALONE WASHING & DRYER
COMPLETE INTEGRATED LINES
TECHNICAL OPTIONS Fabric feeding: Dryer options: Box-to-box Electrical heated (hot air, contact heat, infrared) Roll-to-roll Gas heated (hot air, drum) Box-to roll Steam heated (hot air) Roll-to-box
www.zimmer-austria.com 2019.12.19 page 6 4. PROCESS POSSIBILITIES
4.1. OFFLINE OR INLINE PROCESSING
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(RFP) fabric (Ready For Print)
Offline pre-treatment
1 2 3 Inline Inline DIGITAL Inline pre-treatment drying PRINTING drying
4 5 Inline Inline Offline Offline steam fixation steam fixation steam fixation heat fixation
6 Post print washing depending on process
7 Offline Drying post-treatment
www.zimmer-austria.com 2019.12.19 page 7 5. INK CLASSES
5.1. TYPES | PRODUCTS | PROCESS | REQUIREMENTS
INK CLASS USED ON END PRODUCTS PROCESS REQUIREMENTS ACID polyamide (nylon) camouflage belts, inkjet pre-treatment wool, silk elastics & underwear, printing velcro (drying) steam fixation washing drying
REACTIVE cotton/cellulosic fibers deco/flower tapes, inkjet pre-treatment wool/protein fibers elastics & underwear, printing belts (drying) steam/heat fixation washing
DISPERSE polyester wash labels, inkjet pre-treatment seat belts, printing elastics & underwear, (drying) heavy duty belts, heat fixation velcro, washing velvets, zippers, technical tapes
SUBLIMATION polyester lanyards, inkjet pre-treatment satin ribbons, printing taffeta, heat fixation deco tapes, packaging, heavy duty belts, wristbands
PIGMENT all types of fibers lanyards, inkjet pre-treatment satin ribbons, printing taffeta, heat fixation deco tapes, packaging, heavy duty belts, wristbands, velcro
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5.2. TYPES | PRODUCTS | PROCESS | REQUIREMENTS
COLOR FASTNESS APPLICATIONS light fastness ++ wash fastness ++ crock fastness ++ chlorine fastness + brilliancy ++
light fastness + wash fastness +++ crock fastness ++ chlorine fastness + brilliancy ++
light fastness ++ wash fastness ++ crock fastness ++ chlorine fastness + brilliancy ++
light fastness + wash fastness + crock fastness ++ chlorine fastness + brilliancy +++
light fastness +++ wash fastness + crock fastness + chlorine fastness ++ brilliancy ++
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6.1. SPECIFICATION & FEATURES
TECHNICAL DATA Printing width: up to 65 or 260 mm Printing speed: up to 50 m/min (depending on resolution) Number of colors: up to 8 mix of different ink classes and head nozzle sizes possible Print head nozzle sizes: XS, S, M Printing resolution: 400, 800, 1200 dpi Print sides: single or double-side printing Ink supply system: full circulation & temperature control system
Windows ® - based printing software Automatic print head Easy access from all cleaning system sides for convenient machine operation and maintenance
Heated drums for inline pre-drying
Automatic tension control
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7.1. SELECTION | RECONDITIONING SERVICE | INK LAB
StarFireTM PRINT HEAD
PRINT HEAD RECONDITION CENTER
TECHNICAL FEATURES INK SUPPLY & CIRCULATION SYSTEM Robust and reliable construction Repair Center for reconditioning print headsR Coated metal nozzle plate - to withstand abrasion and resist damage High firing frequency - for high productivity High drop velocity - distance between print head and fabric can be up to 6 mm VersaDropTM- incorporated binary and greyscale jetting modes print head RediJetTM- continuous ink recirculation system to avoid nozzle blockage and to reduce ink waste 4 interchangeable print head models with different drop sizes for a wide range of applications
StarFireTM Print head models 1024/XSA 1024/SA 1024/MA Drop sizes 7 - 21 pl 12 - 35 pl 30 - 75 pl light fabrics medium fabrics heavy fabrics i.e. wash labels, i.e. belts, i.e. technical Applications lanyards, elastics, webbings, velours, deco tapes camouflage heavy duty belts
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First in Quality | First in Service
All machines and components from COLARIS-NF on-site customer support ZIMMER AUSTRIA are strictly inspected is guaranteed by service partners and and tested before shipping to customers ZIMMER AUSTRIA engineers and to ensure efficient installation and best technologists. performance with 100 % satisfaction. This setup guarantees a short response time on a service call from a customer.
TEXTILE FLOOR DIGITAL SPECIALITIES PRINTING COVERINGS FUNCTIONALIZATION
NARROW FABRICS
INNOVATION | QUALITY | SERVICE ZIMMER MASCHINENBAU GMBH DIGITAL PRINTING SYSTEMS Eibergstrasse 2-8 6330 Kufstein | AUSTRIA +43 (5372) 64893-0 [email protected] www.zimmer-austria.com J. ZIMMER Maschinenbau GmbH, Kufstein reserves the right of technical and design modification of the equipment described within this brochure at any time without prior notice. This leaflet is for informative purposes only. www.zimmer-austria.com 2019.12.19 page 12