Flexible Inkjet Transport FIT Line Chris Despain August 2009

Flexible Inkjet TransportFIT Line

Chris Despain

August 2009

April 21, 2023 PBI Internal use only 2

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


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


Add a Dryer Extension

FIT 56 + FIT 30 DB

Total 86” Long

FIT 72 + FIT 36 DB

Total 108” Long


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


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



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!


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!



Rearrange the Configuration!

Add More Components!

Divert with Camera Read

Station


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.



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



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”.


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


FIT Components

Other components for added value on the FIT line Air Divert 20,000 PPH Mechanical 12,000 PPH

Cantilever ExtensionFor Bindery Use


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.


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


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


FIT Accessory Options

Optional Monitor stand

Extra hold down straps

Side guides options

Encoder mounting options

Material Sensor Options


Feeder and Conveyor Options

SE 1500 IJ (15”) or SE 1800 IJ (18”)

Force Flex 14” or 20”

FeedMAX


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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Flexible Inkjet Transport FIT Line Chris Despain August 2009