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New Products 4 February 2018

ApexFoil Stamping and Diecutting Press

Kluge new ApexFoil press

The new ApexFoil foil stamping and diecutter pressoffers major innovations iNow, operators can use the ApexFoil's Compass™ control system that includes patented features to control the Temperature and Tonnage. Compass allows operators to greatly reduce and in some cases, eliminate make-ready on every job. The Kluge ApexFoil is an evolution of the Kluge EHD/EHF Series of Presses, which is the world's best-selling small format foil stamping and diecutting press.

Other features included:A sleek new machine design with sliding Clearview interlocking safety guards, a PLC Touchscreen interface, a multi-point LED lighting package and high-performance Delrin® work surface.Improved foil performance with a programmable foil system that can hold a tolerance of +/- .016" at the foil gap and also provides programmable step and repeat capability. 24/7 programmable dual surface heat control with timer control to pre-heat die and make-ready surfaces prior to a shift start up. A foil, die and make-ready alignment system that trims set-up time and boosts set-up efficiency. Accurate quick-set tool-less registration adjustments and an ultra-lightweight die mounting plate require less operator effort and can save up to 5 minutes of set-up time during job changeover.