AUTOTYPE LAUNCHES NEW CAPILLEX TOOLS FOR PERFECT STENCIL MAKING

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AUTOTYPE LAUNCHES NEW CAPILLEX TOOLS FOR PERFECT STENCIL MAKING
17 August 2004 - Autotype International

Autotype, the leading manufacturer of high performance stencil films and chemicals, is launching a range of new tools, called the Caplicator Programme, for use with its world renowned Capillex film range.

Designed to improve profitability and maximise output, the new tools simplify stencil making and reduce dust entrapment to ensure that perfect Capillex screens are produced every time.

The Caplicator Programme comprises four main tools: a mounting board for small (CD size) sheets of film; a film cassette for mounting medium to large screens; a 'bolt on' adaptor for automatic coating machines; and a dispenser for rolls of film.

The mounting board for small sheets of film incorporates precision angled edges to ensure bubble free application and is particularly suitable for CD stencil making. The larger Caplicator mounting cassette is available in five widths, from 45 cm to 122 cm, and has been developed to make it easy to mount larger screens precisely and consistently. The unit enables rolled film to be held safely within the lightweight cassette until it is applied to wet mesh and features a built-in dust wiper to remove any surface contamination that may have been collected during handling. This combination enables flawless screens to be produced every time.

The Auto Caplicator is designed to enable the Caplicator to operate effectively on automatic coating machines. This highly effective unit can be retrofitted to virtually any twin tower coating machine in place of a print-side trough and is simple to fit and operate. As there are no electrical or air connections, it only takes a few seconds to change from emulsion to film mode, allowing printers to use the most appropriate stencil system for each print job.

The final tool within the Caplicator Programme is an Auto Dispenser, which enables the printer to roll off exactly the right length of material for each screen. The unit uses a standard 10 metre roll of film, which is held within a cassette ready to be rolled off onto a core, and features a built-in counter to ensure that the correct film length is measured.

The Caplicator programme has been designed with 'simple efficiency' in mind, to give the stencil maker tools that work well, with minimal maintenance and provide real value for money.

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About: Autotype International
Specialist coating technology developed by Autotype is used for a wide range of touch and vision electronic applications, including membrane switches and for In Mould Decorated (IMD) products in the automotive, telecommunications and domestic appliances sectors.

The company's expertise in precision coating technology enables it to transform and enhance the performance of films for many high technology and demanding applications. These films can provide efficient means of reproducing exacting images or offer protective features such as resistance to aggressive chemicals and be used as stable substrates in the production of key electronic or medical components.

Precision graphic systems for the printing sector have enabled industrial screen printers to compete with alternative technologies in the quest for the most complex and accurate reproduction process.

The company operates from three locations: Autotype International, in Wantage, England; Autotype Americas Inc. in Schaumburg, near Chicago; Autotype International (Asia) Pte. Ltd. from Singapore. From these three locations we are able to maintain worldwide coverage through experienced and dedicated sales personnel, responding in real time to the changing needs of local markets.

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