Welcome to the 39th edition of Gallus In Touch, which is entirely devoted to our upcoming Gallus Innovation Days 2014 on 23 – 25 September in St. Gallen and starts with a very important question: Why are the Gallus Innovation Days worth a visit?   more

At the Gallus Innovation Days 2014 in September, Gallus will be introducing label printers to the latest innovation for efficient short-run production – digital and conventional label production combined in a single press to deliver the very best in efficiency and flexibility. Taking label printing to the next level.   more

With the successful launch of the Gallus ECS 340 “Plus” update package at Labelexpo Europe 2013 in Brussels, the Gallus ECS 340 now supports a far wider range of applications and the machine system’s performance has been significantly enhanced. The sale of 250 presses provides impressive proof of the steady demand for the Gallus ECS 340 with its unique combination of unrivalled productivity and an attractive investment level. The Gallus ECS 340 on show at this year’s Gallus Innovation Days in St. Gallen will have an additional feature to further boost its productivity and cost-efficiency in the shape of the new high-performance matrix stripper.   more

For over ten years now, the Gallus RCS has been setting the benchmark in terms of print quality, productivity and flexibility in narrow-web label printing. Over 160 presses installed across the globe provide impressive proof of its success, which is based on a unique combination of modular design and high level of automation. Thanks to maximum, end-to-end automation, the Gallus RCS’s extremely short job changeover times and minimum paper waste deliver optimum operational cost-efficiency. Visitors to the Gallus Innovation Days will be able to see a live demonstration of this press being put through its paces. Meanwhile, the success story continues with the new-generation Gallus RCS 430.   more

As a pioneer in rotary screen printing and the world’s most important label press manufacturer, Gallus has made something of a habit of setting standards and introducing innovations in combination printing with screen printing. Gallus Screeny Genuine Plates are just one example. They are the perfect one-stop solution from a system supplier in the label printing business (press, screen printing unit and screen printing plate from a single manufacturer). New standards will once again be set at the Gallus Innovation Days from 23 to 25 September in St. Gallen, when Gallus will be presenting the new Gallus Screeny A-Line and providing a live demonstration of the unique metallic doming combination printing process (screen-printing/hot-foil embossing effect). It will also be actively tackling the “Tempo 120 rotary screen printing” challenge.   more

In flexographic label printing, the flexible printing plate is normally applied manually to the printing cylinder using foam adhesive tape. This tape has a huge impact on the print result and needs to be replaced at regular intervals. To achieve high-quality print results, it is advisable to apply new tape for each job. This involves a great deal of time and money. What’s more, it is not unusual for incorrect application of the tape to cause quality problems.   more

The doctor blade is a key element in flexographic printing. It wipes excess ink from the surface of anilox rollers but is subjected to continuous wear during this process so needs to be replaced periodically. High-precision, high-quality doctor blades are vital to ensure stable ink transfer and avoid all kinds of printing difficulties. Problems such as ink spitting are often caused by doctor blades that are worn or not of a sufficiently high quality.   more