Flexo Adapters

CARBON FLEXO 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 stiffness’s 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 bouncing
• Reduction of machine downtime
• Reduction of pressure setting times
• Reduction 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.

Clamping on mobile shaft: pneumatic; hydraulic

The Epsilon pneumatic and hydraulic adapters benefit from a common “bridge” architecture and K1 carbon tubes, giving them excellent dynamic behaviour.
Hydraulic clamping is, however, stiffer than pneumatic clamping.

Key Features – Pneumatic adapters

Key Features – Hydraulic adapters

SECURITY / PERFORMANCE / STURDINESS / DURABILITY / REPAIRABILITY

• Integrated research and design office
• 100% carbon tube performance control and measurement
• 3 standard performance classes (stiffness A / B / C)
• Tailor-made performance (stiffness) upon request
• Metal ferrule flanges
• Lightweight / very lightweight design available upon request
• Pin or index key built into metal end.
• Carbon tube fitted with shock-absorbing metal end

• • PUT AN END to splinters once and for all
  • PUT AN END to performance loss
• Carbon tube exterior protected by repairable / removable carbon coating
  • PUT AN END to performance loss
• Optional printing sleeve ring stop integrated into metal end pieces
  • PUT AN END to printing sleeve notch damage
• Integrated air pipes within the carbon tube, installed using the patented K1 process
  • Optimised balancing
  • STOP air leakages
  • Optimal running performance over time
  • Air nozzle fitting available after delivery
• Possible installation of printing sleeves shorter than the adapter
  • twin pin system
  • ball-bearing jet installation possible along entire length of adapter
• EPSILON Adapter after-sales service