A new-generation rotary screen textile printing system

Pegasus EVO

A new-generation rotary screen textile printing system

Main characteristics

• Excellent quality for a reasonable price

• Proven technology complemented by innovative developments

• Servo-driven by A-brand components

• Machine width from 1.85 to 3.20 meters

• Remote service

• Choice of open/closed bearing and blade or roller squeegee system

• Upgrading of existing systems like RD4 possible

• Fast repeat to minimize waste

• Made in the Netherlands

Stork Prints introduces the successor of its famous Pegasus CC printing machine; the Pegasus EVO.

The Pegasus offers all the functionalities requested by our most demanding customers. The technology used

is based on more than 40 years experience in rotary screen printing, and complemented by sophisticated

components and production technologies. The improved price-performance ratio, combined with the service

and stability of the Stork Prints organization, is the perfect solution for high-quality and reliable printing.

New standards

The new Pegasus EVO can be used both as a closed bearing machine and as an open-bearing machine,

from narrow-width to wide-width. Different kinds of squeegee systems can be mounted, like blade or roller,

depending on customer demands. This flexibility, combined with Stork Prints’ new state-of-the-art

servo-based control system and the possibility of remote diagnostics, is setting new standards in rotary

screen printing.

Reliability

Stork Prints has been supplying screen technology and equipment for the textile rotary screen market

since 1963. Although markets have

changed and new innovations have

been introduced, Stork Prints has

always been a stable factor. Our

extensive experience in rotary screen

printing, our financially healthy and

stable organization and our

excellent service all ensure perfect

printing results - now and in the far

future.

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Closed bearing

The Pegasus incorporates

a closed bearing system

that can be fitted with either

blade or roller squeegees.

What is unique for the

Pegasus EVO is that both

squeegee types can be

combined in a single

position. This gives the

utmost printing flexibility, and

is ideal for optimizing effects

like half tones, fine lines and

blodges.

Open bearing

An open bearing system is

also possible, especially for

wide-width printing machines in combination with a magnet roller squeegee. The machine is set-up with a

pre-assembled screen and squeegee system for fast, safe and easy handling of a design or colour-way change.

Blade squeegee

The blade squeegee is a sophisticated squeegee system which can be used in the widest range of applications

for halftones, fine lines and blotches. The amount of paste is determined by the squeegee blade in combination

with the angle, and can be altered during production. These squeegee types reduce paste consumption and

pinholes because of the striking action, and increase colour brilliancy. The screen-life is increased because there

is less friction between screen and squeegee.

Magnet roller squeegee

The magnet roller squeegee is also a user-friendly system, and is mainly used for wide-width printing. The

amount of paste is determined by the roll diameter and the magnetic force, which is adjustable for each

individual printing position.

Permanent magnet beams:

Permanent magnet beams are the most stable type of magnet beams. Their variable magnetic force is set by

adjusting the height of the inner beam with the permanent magnets. These magnets do not require electricity to

build up their magnetic force, which means no heat generation. It also eliminates beam deformation, resulting in

superior printing quality.

When developing the state-of-the-art electronic control

system used in the Pegasus EVO, we called on our decades

of experience in the textile printing industry to apply the

most appropriate technology.

The machine is equipped with a servo-motor for each

position to improve accuracy still further. Each position

can be adjusted individually, and can be set high or low.

This ensures the highest printing quality, combined with an

excellent efficiency and therefore minimum waste. Lateral

and diagonal repeat can be adjusted electronically as well.

All electronic communication in the machine runs through

a bus-communication system. This highly-sophisticated

approach reduces the amount of cabling in the machine and

therefore also reduces the chance of malfunction.

To improve the ease of operation, every printing position is

equipped with an intuitive touch panel on both sides of the

machine. In this way, the repeat settings, squeegee/magnet

force and colour pump settings can be adjusted with ease.

The main control panel is also touch-operated, and is

connected to an industrial PC. The user interface of the

touch panel is self-explanatory, and can be operated without

extensive training. Not only can various recipes be stored,

but all relevant system information can be retrieved too.

Service settings can be locked in a way that only authorized

personnel can change them.

If required, we can access the machine remotely. Software

and settings can be analyzed and if required, changed. This

can even be carried out during a normal production run, to

ensure any issues are resolved immediately and productivity

therefore remains high.

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1.850 mm 2.250 mm 2.400 mm 2.800 mm 3.200 mm

closed bearing x x

open bearing x x x x x

blade squeegee x x

roller squeegee x x x x x

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In-feed & substrate guiding systems

Several in-feed and substrate guiding systems are available; for use with eve-

rything from simple woven substrates to more complicated textiles like knits

which contain Lycra.

Dust extraction

We supply a variety of systems to remove dust or lint from the substrate, the-

refore ensuring optimum printing quality. You can choose the dust extraction

system best suited to the specific requirements of your substrates.

Gluing device

The gluing device is an efficient system for applying adhesive, and has been

specially developed for the Pegasus EVO. The glueing device has a fully

automatic thickness control by airflow squeegee to maintain the correct glue

thickness, independent of the speed. The thickness and width of the adhesive

can be accurately set, and the gluing device is also easy to clean.

Blanket washer

The blanket washer is a standard feature and consists of a scraping squeegee

with a spray pipe, two rotating brushes, a spray pipe for clean water and dry

scraping squeegees. Both sides of the squeegee can be used, which doubles

their effective lifespan. The blanket washer can easily be removed from under

the printing machine to facilitate cleaning.

Rewinding unit

For greater convenience when rewinding your printed fabric, you can choose

between a batcher or a plaiter, all depending on your internal logistics.

Blade squeegee

Roller squeegee

Thermoplast adhesive system

The thermoplast adhesive system includes a special speed-sensitive infra-red device to heat the blanket and

thermoplast evenly. For an optimum gluing result the substrate is preheated on the curved heated plate. In this

way, synthetic substrates can be printed with the highest accuracy. All tools for applying and removing the

thermoplast are supplied as standard.

Repeats

In addition to the 640 mm repeat - the world’s most widely used - 819 mm, 914 mm and 1018 mm repeats

are also available.

Pump water savings package

The pumps and tubes are initially washed by means of recycled water and then rinsed with fresh water. This

fresh water will again be re-used as recycled water. This saves considerable amounts of fresh water, which

lessens the environmental impact and also lowers your operational costs.

Blanket water savings package

You can drastically reduce the amount of water required when using the blanket water saving package.

It consists of a pump unit with filter that allows water in the blanket washer to be recycled. Clean water is

only required for rinsing. This also makes a significant contribution to a better environment while

lowering your operating costs.

Options

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The Stork Prints Apollo is a high-efficiency drying unit that enables rapid and uniform drying of cloth widths

ranging from 1850 to 3250 mm. Its extremely economical performance means that a minimal amount of energy

is required to perform the drying operation, and its compact footprint takes up little floor space. In addition,

compatibility with several fuel types allows the Apollo to integrate easily into your existing facilities.

Exceptional drying efficiency

The Apollo is characterized by extremely high efficiency in drying. As much air as possible is re-circulated, and

a high velocity is achieved in the direct vicinity of the cloth by blowing jets of air directly onto it from both above

and below. The optimum amount of air is extracted to achieve maximum evaporation and a steady outflow

across the full width of the dryer, while keeping power consumption low.

Less room required

Another significant advantage of this high efficiency is a saving in floor space. The Apollo consists of a

series of pre-assembled sections, and you specify the number you need to match your drying requirements.

Configurations can be made up of one to five sections, depending on the intended use and desired

evaporation rate.

In many cases, fewer sections are required than with competitor drying systems; therefore you need less

room in your plant. Being more compact also means there is less cloth inside the dryer, so inspection and

adjustment can take place at an earlier stage, which increases process efficiency. The Apollo’s modest

dimensions enable greater flexibility in configuration as well: the units are only 2.75 m high, and can therefore

be installed on an upper floor.

Quick installation

The modular nature of the Apollo also drastically reduces installation time, as the pre-assembled sections

are easily joined together on-site. All sections fit into standard sea-freight containers to simplify shipping and

reduce delivery costs. Once in use, the Apollo requires a minimum of maintenance, and the air nozzles can

be removed from the dryer for easy cleaning. It is also extremely easy to use the Apollo. All functions can be

accessed on the dryer itself, which simplifies and speeds up control.

Choice of heating methods

The Apollo can be heated using steam or thermal oil, as well as directly using gas. This flexibility gives you the

option of selecting the method most suitable for your plant. When steam or thermal oil is used, the air in the

dryer is heated by a heat exchanger. With gas, the Apollo has a built-in burner over which the air passes and

heats up. The gas supply is controlled proportionally, and is accurate and efficient. The high turndown ratio

(20:1) allows quick heating while offering the possibility to operate at a very low energy level for substrates

sensitive to heat. In this way the Apollo is suitable for drying many different types of substrate.

1. High-efficiency radial circulation fan

2. Heat exchanger (for steam or thermal oil systems)

3. Circulation fan motor

4. Exhaust duct

5. Conveyor belt drive

6. Air distribution system

7. Conveyor belt guiding and tension control

8. 1, 3 or 5* passages

9. Nozzles

10. Insulation

11. Gas burner (for gas-fired systems)

12. Combustion air supply

* Optional

Technical specifications

Available widths: 1850/2400/2800/3200 mm

No. of sections: 2, 3, 4 or 5

Heating method: steam/oil/gas

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Apollo dryer Options

The functionality of the Apollo can be extended through a number of options:

• Underside drying function with adjustable conveyor height. To prevent smudges on the conveyor belt caused by

paste from the underside of the substrate, the conveyor is lowered in the first section of the Apollo and the

substrate is dried from the underside before coming into contact with the conveyor belt.

• Integrated fixation zone. An integrated fixation zone can be added to enable the fixation of pigment dyestuffs.

The fixation time is adjustable and independent of the line speed. This eliminates the need for an extra fixation

process.

• An optional washing unit is available to clean the conveyor belt in a separate washing cycle.

• Variable speed control for circulation fans.

• Variable speed control for exhaust fan.

• Temperature control for steam/oil heating.

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Stork Prints also offers a complete program for NovaScreen®,

PentaScreen®, Standard Screen, Special Screen®, endrings,

lacquers and chemicals that comply to ultimate quality

specifications and care for the environment.

All NovaScreen® rotary screens incorporate a patented design

with unique benefits you won’t find anywhere else. By combining

a high mesh count with minimum spacing between holes that are

extra wide and have an ingenious conical styling, the open area

is remarkably large. This way, the maximum amount of paste is

transferred to the substrate, boosting print quality and productivity

by printing at higher speed levels while using less paste.

The PentaScreen® is a well-established and highly successful

screen that is used extensively by quality-conscious printers. It is

ideal for many different types of designs, ranging from halftones

to fine lines.

Our range of Special Screens® enables you to achieve levels of

performance that were previously considered impossible. Thanks

to an unique design that combines a high mesh count with a

large hole size, you can carry out extremely fine and detailed

printing even when using large paste particles.

We also offer a wide range of additional products for both

conventional and digital engraving methods. Our production

program contains endrings, chemicals and emulsions for rotary

screens that are developed to achieve the highest quality results.

In addition to an exceptional screen and conventional engraving

program, we are also renowned as the leading partner for digital

engraving. Our laser engraving systems have been a feature of

the textile industry for over 25 years, offering a faster, more

efficient, high-quality, and eco-friendly approach to imaging. This

single step ‘laser’ process is a purely digital means of printing

form imaging; simply engrave your desired design and rinse.

It eliminates costly products like film and time-consuming

processes such as exposure, washing and drying.

Stork Prints is a reliable partner in business, offering you not only

a one-stop-shop but also global application support as well as

local presence and involvement/commitment.

Unique Stork Prints screens, lacquers and digital engraving

The data in this brochure was valid at the time of publishing, and is subject to change without notice.

Stork Prints reserves the right to modify its products at any time without further obligation.

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