Flexible Inkjet Transport FIT Line
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Flexible Inkjet TransportFIT Line
Chris Despain
August 2009
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Primary Control Base FIT 36
36” L x 30” W x 30-35” Pass line (height)
Center Vacuum Belt
4” Input and Output Rollers
Variable Speed up to 700 FT/min
Input to Output jam detection
Easily Upgradable to Longer System
V- Grooved belts and tracking keep belts straight
System designed for full spectrum of print system including 4 color process inkjets
Durable, Precise paper transport
Removable Electronic Control Box for Quick repairs
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72”
36”56”66”
Primary Control Base FIT 36 – FIT 72
Essential Modularity Built into Design Front View
FIT 36FIT 56FIT 66FIT 72
A single length belt for each length of the base
Single Belt across FIT sections
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Add a Dryer Extension
FIT 56 + FIT 30 DB
Total 86” Long
FIT 72 + FIT 36 DB
Total 108” Long
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Dryer Extension with Vacuum
Inkjet Heads Here
Dryer Here It is best to print on
separate belts than you dry on, because it increases the life of the belts and keeps the integrity of the print quality throughout the life of the FIT system. The extensions are slave units to the host base, getting both the drive and vacuum from it.
Shown here is the FIT 36 with a FIT 30 DB
Total of 66” in length
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Work Cell Accessories
Inkjet Heads
DryerTo complete the system there are several different models of friction feeders and collection conveyors to choose what best fits the needs of your client
Friction Feeder & Stand
Collection or sorting conveyor
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Work Cell Accessories
Add a Tabber!
Many different components can be placed in-line with the fit to optimize your work cell and streamline your operation.
Tabber
Add a Divert Station!Divert
FeedMAX
Add a FeedMAX Auto-loader!
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Work Cell Accessories What’s nice about the FIT line is that it is made modularly and designed to integrate into PB products very easily. You are never stuck with the same configuration.
Rearrange the Configuration!
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Work Cell Accessories
Rearrange the Configuration!
Add More Components!
Divert with Camera Read
Station
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Modularity ~ Customer Situation
The owner mid-sized print shop, Mike, makes a decision to get into mailing because of increased pressure from some of his top clients. Unfortunately, the owner does not have the budget this year for a full blown inkjet system. 80% of his current requirements are to simply addressing non-glossy postcards. He decides to make the investment in a 2” print system on the FIT-36.
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Modularity ~ Customer Situation
The system works great for Mike until next year when his top customer now want to send glossy post cards. His current system does not have enough space for a dryer. In the past, Mike would have had to purchase a new transport or spend a significant amount of money adding an extension. Fortunately for Mike, he purchased a FIT transport that can host a dryer extension. It can be added on his existing base in less than 30 minutes.
Print HeadDryer
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Modularity ~ Customer Situation
2 years into inkjet addressing, Mike’s company has now been approached by several customers wanting Mike to address their mail. His company is limited in what jobs they can offer a bid because his entry level system only allows for 2” of print. Lucky for Mike, he has a FIT transport. In less than 1 hour he can extend his current 36” base to a 72” single belt base, re-attach the dryer extension. Now it is ready to be upgraded from 2” of print up to 16”.
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Why Modularity Matters
The design of this base not only gave the customer an entry level system for a low cost investment but it is designed to be field upgradable as needed and fit within their budget throughout the growth of the company
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FIT Options
After choosing the length of the base, choose a belt configuration. Note that not all belt configurations are readily available for each length.
Standard 3 Belt Configuration 5 Belt Configuration 14.5” Wide Belt Configuration
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FIT Components
Other components for added value on the FIT line Air Divert 20,000 PPH Mechanical 12,000 PPH
Cantilever ExtensionFor Bindery Use
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FIT Options
A standard FIT comes with a single center vacuum channel that runs the length of the base. The vacuum pressure is adjustable. The FIT can also be ordered with 3 vacuum channels controlled by a series of valves that are easily accesable.
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FIT = Serviceability
•Replaceable electronic control box•PLC Controlled •Variable Frequency Drive/ AC Motor•110vac/220vac 50/60 Hz switchable
Flat rollers, not crowned for precision belt speed synchronization and true alignmentIndividually guides belts with V Groove
Pre drilled deck for a wide variety of mounting structuresInput and Output sensors for jam detectionL to R or R to L change overEasy belt change
Easy encoder mountingCastors and leveling feet
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FIT and Other Applications
The FIT line can be used for more than Inkjet or DOD printing, it is also a great platform for labeling, scanning, transporting, imaging and other in-line applications
Shown with Print and Apply label head
Being fed by the Force Flex Feeder
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FIT Accessory Options
Optional Monitor stand
Extra hold down straps
Side guides options
Encoder mounting options
Material Sensor Options
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Feeder and Conveyor Options
SE 1500 IJ (15”) or SE 1800 IJ (18”)
Force Flex 14” or 20”
FeedMAX
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Feeder and Conveyor Options
Slow moving shingling conveyor 6’ or 9’ (2M or 3M)
Speed Sort offset sorting collection conveyor 6’ or 9’ (2M or 3M)
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