The new Combat M3™, a true “multipurpose” workhorse in GIDUE range, counting hundreds of Combat installations worldwide, can be equipped with top-technology accessories and converting equipments.

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A wide range of printable substrates: labels, shrink sleeves, wrap around labels, flexible packaging.

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The proven GIDUE-Siemens ARC-Simotion™ servo technology allows for accurate automatic pre-register and register control, with the highest reliability, and spare parts available worldwide.

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For flexible packaging applications, the ARC-Simotion™ servo technology performs an accurate printing length correction for unlimited print repeat sizes.

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For the most demanding decorations, a second-pass option is available, to print an unlimited number of colours.

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Silk screen, cold foil, hot-stamping, coupon labels kit are easy to install, operate and remove.

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The new “open rail” technology allows for easy access to the upper web converting accessories (printing on adhesive, web turn bar, unwinder, rewinder, coupon kit).

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Optional IR high speed dryers for water-based inks are available.

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The new “mini-short” web path with chilled drums for web temperature control, allows for reduced wastes, short set-up time, and extreme register stability during production.

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The new “open front” structure makes access to the press and to the web the easiest in the market.

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The new “open slitting” section permits the shortest set up times and the easiest access to the slitting area, with multiple slitting possibilities (crush cut, back slitting, shear knife) in a “user-friendly” operating area.

The Combat M3™ is the best solution for the production of self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeves, wrap around labels and flexible packaging. Proven technology, total reliability, correctly priced, it holds perfect register in any working conditions. Furthermore, it prints high quality with the Flower™ flexo units and keeps process inter-changeability and ease of operation at an affordable price level. The very first step for labels and packaging is a Combat M3™ with GEW UV lamps.
 
The Combat M3™ press keeps the same performances at any speed, and in any working condition. The special geometry of the Flower™ head prevents the mechanical wear from influencing the printing quality, the print cylinder is held without guides and all the tolerances are recuperated. The influence of mechanical shafts during the years is eliminated by the use of ARC-Simotion™ servo drives in combination with a high precision “indestructible” timing belts drive. The press durable steel double frames contributes to keep the performances of the Combat M3™ press identical during the years. 

The Flower™ flexographic head is a miracle of simplicity and durability. Many press manufacturers have been inspired by its revolutionary approach: ease of use, performance stability during the years, components immediately available for job changes. 

The new SnowBall™ waste matrix stripping system (available as an option) is a “revolution” for the self-adhesive market. It increases the production speeds of any label, from 30% to 200% more than any “traditional” waste stripping system.