ITW Trans Tech: Patented SpaceFrame™ Disposable Ink Cup System

SpaceFrame™
Disposable Ink Cup
System

Uses Patented
ExpressLiner™

Reduces Cost
of Replacement

Convenient & Clean
Operation

EXPRESSLINER™

NOTE: Patented ExpressLiners are ONLY useable in ITW Trans Tech RedStar MultiCups or SpaceFrames. ExpressLiners may be used on either mechanical hold-down or magnetic hold-down SpaceFrames.

ExpressLiners may NOT be used on magnetic hold-down RedStar MultiCups.

Also: SpaceFrames with ExpressLiners may be used on most Tampo Print equipment. Ask your consumables rep for details.

60mm ExpressLiner inserts: (Liner volume approx. 30mL):
#926010004 (100 count)

90mm Short ExpressLiner inserts (Liner volume approx. 80mL):
#926020004 (100 count)

90mm Tall ExpressLiner inserts (Liner volume approx. 140mL):
#926020005 (100 count)

130mm Tall ExpressLiner inserts (Liner volume approx. 320mL):
#926030004 (100 count)

Cup Seals

60mm cup seal:
#29-01-702

90mm cup seal:
#29-02-702

130mm cup seal:
#29-03-702

Any questions? Ask your Consumables representative at 630.752.4000 or e-mail us!

Note: We reserve the right to make changes to technical specifications without prior notice.

TECHNICAL DATA:
REDSTAR
MULTICUPS
[ Description & part number ]

CARBIDE STEEL
DOCTOR RING CUP
ASSEMBLIES:

Sealcup 60mm ink cup assembly w/ carbide steel ring:
#926013000
(fits existing Sealcup 60 machines)

Sealcup 90mm cup assembly w/ carbide steel ring
# 926023000
(fits existing Sealcup 90 machines)

Standard 60mm cup assembly w/ carbide steel ring-- mechanical hold-down
# 926012000
(fits standard 60mm machines)

Standard 90mm cup assembly w/ carbide steel ring-- mechanical hold-down
# 926022000
(fits standard 90mm machines)

Standard 130mm cup assembly w/ carbide steel ring-- mechanical hold-down
# 926032000
(fits standard 130mm machines)

Standard 60mm cup assembly w/ carbide steel ring-- magnetic hold-down
# 906117000
(fits standard 60mm machines)

Standard 90mm cup assembly w/ carbide steel ring-- magnetic hold-down
# 906118000
(fits standard 90mm machines)

Standard 130mm cup assembly w/ carbide steel ring-- magnetic hold-down
# 906119000
(fits standard 130mm machines)

CERAMIC
DOCTOR RING CUP
ASSEMBLIES:

Sealcup 60mm ink cup assembly w/ ceramic ring:
#926017000
(fits existing Sealcup 60 machines)

Sealcup 90mm cup assembly w/ ceramic ring
# 926027000
(fits existing Sealcup 90 machines)

Standard 60mm cup assembly w/ ceramic ring-- mechanical hold-down
# 926016000
(fits standard 60mm machines)

Standard 90mm cup assembly w/ ceramic ring-- mechanical hold-down
# 926026000
(fits standard 90mm machines)

Standard 130mm cup assembly w/ ceramic ring-- mechanical hold-down
# 926035000
(fits standard 130mm machines)

Standard 60mm cup assembly w/ ceramic ring-- magnetic hold-down
# 926016000
(fits standard 60mm machines)

Standard 90mm cup assembly w/ ceramic ring-- magnetic hold-down
# 926026000
(fits standard 90mm machines)

Standard 130mm cup assembly w/ ceramic ring-- magnetic hold-down
# 926035000
(fits standard 130mm machines)

CARBIDE STEEL
DOCTOR RINGS:

60mm carbide steel doctor ring:
#10903003

90mm carbide steel doctor ring:
#10902002

130mm carbide steel doctor ring:
#10905002

CERAMIC
DOCTOR RINGS:

60mm ceramic doctor ring:
#926010003

90mm ceramic doctor ring:
#926020003

130mm ceramic doctor ring:
#926030002

NOW AVAILABLE:
SpaceFrames for
TampoPrint machines:

NOTE: The patented SpaceFrame is now also available as a retrofit kit for TampoPrint pad printer machines. For more details, click here.

Patented System Complete:
SpaceFrame Uses ExpressLiner Disposable Ink Cups

INK cups have now come full circle, from being fragile and expensive to now nearly a disposable item with the introduction of the patented SpaceFrame™ using ExpressLiner™ plastic ink inserts with easily replaceable carbide metal or ceramic doctoring rings.

The SpaceFrame system was developed by ITW Trans Tech as a sister product to the revolutionary ExpressLiner introduced in 2006. The device significantly reduces the cost of entry to use the patented RedStar Multicup system in pad printers. It also allows pad printers that rely on magnetic force for ink cup hold-down, to enjoy the benefits of the ExpressLiner product line.

Now the operator may choose to use the disposable ExpressLiner in a conventional RedStar MultiCup or instead, if he prefers, in combination with a SpaceFrame unit. The name simply describes the product: an anodized aluminum support frame that surrounds a center space designed to accept the ink cup liner, and external features to interface that assembly to Trans Tech pad printing machines.

The full range of magnetic hold-down SpaceFrames, shown with matching ExpressLiner inserts; from left, 60mm SpaceFrame with ExpressLiner, (shown with ceramic doctor ring); 90mm frame and liner (shown with carbide ring); and 130mm frame and liner (shown with ceramic ring). Shown below: all three magnetic hold-down SpaceFrames; note the locations of magnetic inserts for each size.

Three sizes of mechanical hold-down SpaceFrames: 60, 90 & 130mm

The full range of mechanical hold-down SpaceFrames: from left, 60mm, 90mm and 130mm. Shown below: all three mechanical hold-down SpaceFrames; note the recessed edge for holding the ExpressLiner lip.

Three sizes of ExpressLiners: 60, 90 & 130mm

The key feature of the ExpressLiner is its polypropylene substrate. With its molded plastic groove it holds the carbide or ceramic doctor ring securely but with enough flexibility to allow proper ink doctoring of the cliché. When the production run is complete, the ring can be easily removed for cleaning and the liner discarded.

The ExpressLiner system was introduced by Trans Tech in 2006, offering dramatically reduced cleanup effort and time to pad printers. This system consists of a custom-engineered liner with a groove that accepts the installation of a doctor ring, which then fits inside a RedStar Multicup or SpaceFrame housing – thus protecting them from ink exposure and the associated messy cleanup.

After printing with this system, the operator simply removes the ExpressLiner from the cup, removes the doctor ring from the liner, and disposes the used liner. The doctor blade is cleaned and installed in a new liner for the next setup, reducing the time required to change ink types or colors, while minimizing the opportunity for cross contamination of ink.

SpaceFrame is available in Trans Tech standard ink cup sizes with 60mm, 90mm and 130mm doctor rings, and for mechanical or magnetic hold down designs, as well as for standard Sealcup-style systems.

The resulting cup configuration (patent pending) features pad printing with a smaller ink reservoir thereby saving material costs as well as reducing set-up and clean-up times by using disposable cup liners. The carbide metal doctor ring fits snugly into a recessed groove of the ink cup liner, allowing it to "float" and form a single, integrated unit. The simplicity and convenience will be appreciated by pad printing operators with short production runs and frequent artwork changes.

NOTE: Patented ExpressLiners are ONLY useable in ITW Trans Tech RedStar MultiCups and SpaceFrames. Express Liners can be used in either mechanical or magnetic hold-down SpaceFrames but NOT on magnetic hold-down RedStar MultiCups. Also: SpaceFrames with ExpressLiners may be used on most Tampo Print equipment. Ask your consumables rep for details.

NOTE: The patented SpaceFrame is now also available as a retrofit kit for TampoPrint pad printer machines. For more details, click here.

The mechanical hold-down RedStar MultiCup is available in 60, 90, and 130mm inside diameters and is distinguished by its ruby-red anodized finish. The translucent polypropylene ExpressLiners and carbide doctor-rings in matching sizes are economical and easy to insert or remove. An additional benefit will be gained with the reduced replacement cost of the carbide doctor ring as a separate unit versus replacing the entire cup-ring assembly. RedStar MultiCups are compatible with standard ITW Trans Tech pad printing machines, cliché plates and inks.

Pulsar LPM finished laser plate

Carbide ring is easily inserted into ExpressLiner.

ExpressLiners are availabe for 60, 90 and 130mm RedStar MultiCups and SpaceFrames with magnetic or mechanical hold-down. NOTE: not availabe for other magnetic ink cups– ask your rep for details.

ExpressLiner prior to insertion of carbide doctor ring

ExpressLiner prior to insertion of carbide doctor ring

Shown above: full range of RedStar MultiCup models:
A. 90mm mechanical: #926022000
B. 60mm Sealcup: #926013000
C. 90mm magnetic: #926021000
D. 90mm Sealcup: #926023000
E. 60mm magnetic: #926011000
F. 60mm mechanical: #926012000
G. 130mm mechanical: #926032000
H. 130mm magnetic #926031000

For further information about the benefits of using the RedStar MultiCup system in your pad printing operation, contact your ITW Trans Tech representative.

NOTE: Patented ExpressLiners are ONLY useable in RedStar MultiCups or SpaceFrames. Express Liners may be used in either mechanical or magnetic hold-down SpaceFrames but NOT on RedStar MultiCup magnetic hold-down models.

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