Sreen printing machine for glass - THIEME 3000 GS

Screen printing line for architectural glass with highest possible flexibility and automation

Published at: Jun 6, 2023

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Thanks to innovative technology, it is possible to automatically adjust different glass sizes without having to perform time-consuming screen changes or manual cleaning steps. Learn more about this revolutionary solution that takes efficiency in the glass printing industry to a new level. We would like to introduce you to the groundbreaking printing line at LUMON Oy in Kouvola, Finland.

The revolutionary screen printing system for architectural glass

Ultimate flexibility and automation
 

The world of architectural glass printing presents numerous challenges. Constantly changing glass dimensions and holes in various positions make it difficult to operate economically and efficiently. However, together with our customer, LUMON from Finland, we have found a groundbreaking solution - the THIEME 3000 GS LS screen printing machine. This revolutionary screen printing system offers the highest level of flexibility and automation to meet the demanding requirements of the industry.

The challenge: An efficient and optimised print result


One of the biggest issues with screen printing on architectural glass is the constant change of the glass dimension combined with holes in different location. A typical printing job is a full cover print with edging ink.

But how to do that economically if the glass size is constantly changing and some glass have holes and some don´t?

Our expert team has taken on this challenge and developed a screen printing system that effortlessly masters this task.

The solution: Perfect precision and effortless automation

 

The THIEME 3000 GS LS architectural printing machine can automatically measure the glass panel length and position the glass against the front mask. It is also aligning the travel length of the squeegee and flood coater automatically. This means that the printing is fully automated.

But what about the areas in the screen where no ink could have been transferred to the glass because of holes and cut outs in the glass, or what about if a glass with a small width is processed than the printing area is set up for ?

This is where the innovative intermediate printing station behind the printer comes into play.

This has been considered by adding an intermediate paper printing station behind the printer. The print head can move backwards over the cleaning station after each print to perform a clean print onto paper which is fed from a roll to remove all unused ink in the defined printing area.

Another innovative feature: Customizable workflow for maximum flexibility

 

Equipped with a programmable front mask it can print stripes in different position on the glass by entering the off-set from the glass edge in the operator panel (HMI) and the rest is done by the machine itself.

The HMI has a new flexible workflow which allows the operator to select the condition for each printing step individually. He can decide for example if the panel is transported automatically into the printing machine or started by the food paddle. This flexible workflow also includes functions like glass alignment, printing, glass inspection after the print and the out transport of the printed glass.

With this new flexibility the operators can optimize the workflow of each printing job.

Optimal printing quality and inspection: Flexibility for various glass sizes

Screen printing machine for Lumon

After the printing the print head is moving away from the glass to the back allowing the operator to inspect the glass. It also gives him the opportunity to remove any dust particles in the print and to start a re-print to cover those areas again with ink.

The printing line with a maximum glass size of 1600 x 3000 mm is built for midsize applications like internal wall separators, shower cabins, balcony glassing, furniture glass etc. but the system can also be adapted to large size architectural glass with up to 3200 x 6000 mm.

The supplied printing line is accomplished with a roller coater from company Bürkle.

This new THIEME 3000 GS LS printing machine is the most flexible printing system on the market. It allows a fast set up and guaranties a high productivity for small and large printing jobs even with changing glass sizes.

The THIEME print head with double sided anti-drip function in combination with the high precision print base with hard anodized printing table fulfills the highest printing quality requirements.

Conclusion

 

The THIEME 3000 GS LS screen printing machine offers a revolutionary solution to the challenges of screen printing on architectural glass. With its automatic length measurement and innovative intermediate printing station behind the printer, it enables an efficient and precise printing process, even with constantly changing glass dimensions and holes.

Thanks to this groundbreaking technology, companies can boost their productivity, reduce costs, and achieve high-quality printing results simultaneously. The future of screen printing on architectural glass is here, and it's automated.



This printing line is bringing screen printing to the next decade.

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