High-volume perforation

 

Holes in adjustable
size from
60-300 µm

  Diameter: 75µm
Web speed:
310m/min
  Diameter: 85µm
Web Speed:
100m/mins

Laser systems for Easy Ventilation applications

Depending on the production volume and the task at hand, ROFIN offers systems with beam splitters and up to four focusing heads for perforation in web direction, or polygon mirror optics that provide up to 16 perforation lines and can deal with very high web speeds. Optimal climate management can be achieved through holes varying from 60 to 300 µm in diameter, arranged in regular patterns or in clusters and even sychronized to the print on the packaging. Distances between holes can be adjusted from 4 to 500 mm even within the same line. Perforation is also suitable for pressure exchange function, like in packages for microwave meals. With strong packaging materials such as PE/PE combinations, Laser Perforation can even create perforation lines with 5 to 50 holes/cm for easytear- off applications.


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StarScribe Easy P
A 100 W compact turnkey CO2 laser system that can easily be integrated into existing production lines and winding systems. The flexible, articulated arm allows fast beam positioning with minimal additional effort. With one, two or four processing heads, StarScribe Easy lasers are a costeffective solution that yields excellent results. Used for perforating a lower density of holes at low to medium winding speeds. Holes can be synchronized to the print or continuous.

     
StarScribe Easy Remote
If higher laser power is required (e.g. for higher production speed) ROFIN offers the StarScribe Easy Remote S/P with 100, 200 or 300 W.

     
Perfolas Film
Used for perforating packaging films, mostly applied for Easy Ventilation, but also for Easy Tear-off. High quality even at web speeds of up to 600 m/min is guaranteed by very short but high energy pulses. With a maximum web width of 1100 mm and up to 16 parallel perforation lines in web direction, the system is particularly suitable for high-volume production lines.