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INDUSTRY NEWS

M&R debuted the Sprint 3000 DHZ gas dryer at SGIA 2017 in October

TheMagicTouch introduces new

Hobstar and Insta 256Plus heat presses

M&R debuts new products at SGIA 2017 M&R debuted four new products at SGIA 2017 in New Orleans, the first of which is the Starlight ASO (adjustable spectrum output) UV LED screen exposure system. The new system uses three independently adjustable nanometre ranges to increase screen- exposure flexibility. Light output can be varied from 0-100% to best match each emulsion, and M&R reported that the Starlight ASO has three times as many LEDs per square inch as some competing products, resulting in “the finest detail, the most uniform coverage, and the quickest exposures available”. It has a digital touchscreen controller and promises lower energy costs, reduced screen exposure time, faster production and lower operating temperatures compared to metal-halide lamps. The Photon UV LED Cure System uses cool UV LED lamps that transfer little heat to substrates, consume less power, last for up to 25,000 hours and are said to increase conveyor belt longevity. Its sheet sensor automatically turns LEDs on and off to further reduce power consumption, and it has a touchscreen control panel. Also from the company is the Sprint 3000 DHZ dual heat zone gas dryer. Called a “garment-curing game-

TheMagicTouch (TMT) has introduced two new heat presses, which are said to cater for the needs of both entry-level and established garment decoration businesses. The Hobstar heat transfer press is aimed at those looking to enter the business on a budget. The clam-style A4 press is compact, light and easy to re-position, making it suitable for mobile events and retail locations. It is compatible with all transfer papers from TMT and is also suitable for most sublimation, platen-based print applications. For established businesses there is the new Insta 256Plus manual, swing-away heat press with 40 x 50cm platen. Designed to evenly distribute high pressure throughout the entire platen, the machine has a cast-in tubular heating element that heats the metal from within for a consistent and long-lasting heat. The press also features Quick- Change platens, which allow operators to quickly swap the lower platen with any of Insta’s new accessory platens, such as those for sleeves and bags. A gap opening of 6.99cm allied to easy pressure adjustment facilitates the printing of thicker substrates up to 3.49 cm thickness. www.themagictouch.co.uk

Result releases Ready To Brand Directory 2 Result has released its Ready To Brand Directory 2, an A5, quick reference product directory that includes all current and new 2018 Result, Result Headwear and Spiro garments that have removable labelling or are tag-free. It’s company to be “key to the directory”, is the Core Soft Padded Jacket (R233M). This contemporary-looking, tag-free jacket features a hinged locker patch in the neck, is suitable for embroidery and is available in royal/navy, navy/lime, black/orange, navy and black. www.resultclothing.com available to be downloaded now. New for 2018, and said by the changer” by M&R, it can function as a full width, split belt, 183cm single chamber gas dryer or can be converted ‘on the fly’ into twin 91cm heat chambers. The heat chambers can be set at different temperatures and run in the same or opposite directions, and there’s an option to heat only one zone. Other features include M&R’s Teflon-coated, fibreglass Patriot Belt with SureTrak roller system, the AccuSet retention- time belt-speed controller, Job Recall, and Maintenance Minder System. The final new product from M&R is the TimeSaver Adjustable Pallet System, which the company says eliminates the need to change pallets to accommodate different shirt sizes. The aluminium pallets have dual U-shaped, retractable, stainless steel centring rods attached to the underside of the pallet that, when printing larger garments, can be pulled out from below the pallet face until the distance between the outside edge of the centring rods is wide enough to accommodate the substrate. Each centring rod has a series of built-in notches to make it easy to ensure that the distance extended from each side of the pallet is the same. www.mrprint.com

The new Core Soft Padded Jacket from Result

The new entry-level Hobstar press from TheMagicTouch

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