Create the difference.

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Create the difference.
D-800-801003-en V1206
©2012 Hapa
www.redcube.ch
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sheet is missing.
Scan this QR code for
an online version.
Hapa AG
The redcube product is the synthesis of Hapa’s digital printing experience and expertise
Chriesbaumstrasse 4
applied to high quality marking, coding and printing applications. Redcube is a component
8604 Volketswil
based printing systems using DoD Piezo Inkjet technology with UV cured ink specifically for
Switzerland
the packaging, pharmaceutical, medical, health and beauty and food industries.
Phone +41 43 399 32 00
Fax
+41 43 399 32 01
Hapa is the world leader of Late Stage Customization and On Demand printing technologies
info@hapa.ch
Swiss Printing Technologies
for the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
Based in Switzerland and supported by a global
www.hapa.ch
sales, support and distribution network, Hapa has over 1000 global reference sites. Hapa is
www.redcube.ch
a member of the Coesia Group.
A Company of
S w i ss Ma r k i ng & P r i nt i ng Te c hno l o g y by H a p a
Abächerli Druck AG, Industriestrasse 2, 6060 Sarnen
Telefon 041 666 77 33, welcome@abaecherli.ch, www.abaecherli.ch
Abächerli Mappe Sarnen
Aussenseite
New marking and printing
standards…
Printing and marking with redcube offers advantages
across all industries and for a wide range of applications.
Keeping you prepared for the rise of increasingly complex
market challenges and industry regulations.
Thank you for considering redcube – Hapa’s
compact printing, marking and coding module.
Hapa specializes in inline, On Demand, Just-inTime printing systems.
UV Flexo technology – ideal for all bulk
printing – runs in the tens or hundreds of
thousands – and for product information and
artwork requiring the highest print quality.
UV DOD – fully-digital, non-contact print
technology ideally suited for smaller batches,
codes, serialization and Late Stage Customization, as well as Track and Trace and anti-counterfeiting print needs.
UV Flexo / UV DOD Hybrid – combining
two technologies into one flexible system to
meet multiple needs from varying batch sizes
and print quality to two-color printing.
Contact us directly to receive specific product
data or to request samples from redcube or any
other Hapa print system.
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Innenseite
... to meet higher market
requirements
Anti-counterfeiting
FDA Announces New Measures to Protect Americans from Counterfeit Drugs
«The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced new steps to strengthen existing
protections against the growing problem of counterfeit drugs. The measures, which were
recommended in a report released today by the agency’s Counterfeit Drug Task Force, emphasize
certain regulatory actions and the use of new technologies for safeguarding the integrity of the
U.S. drug supply.»
(FDA News Release)
Track & Trace
Drugmakers Looking for Track-and-Trace Across the Supply Chain
«The buzz around serialization and track-and-trace in the pharmaceutical industry has largely been
focused on protecting the downstream supply chain, but companies are increasingly looking at the
business benefits upstream as well.»
(Phil Taylor, SecuringPharma)
Serialization
Europe Shows the Way to Pharmaceutical Serialization
«Through government regulations and/or standards organizations, Europe is out in front when it
comes to serialization in pharmaceutical and medical device packaging applications.»
(Posted by Healthcare Packaging)
Real time packaging information
QR Codes – a new packaging dimension
«The QR codes are a fantastic opportunity to communicate to the customer, without increasing
packaging size or label space… Using the mobile phone technology, it is possible to link to
provenance stories about the product, or, indeed, stories behind the packaging, to far greater
depth – including the use of video footage – all tailored to the mobile phone screen.»
(Packaging News)
Swiss Marking & Printing Technology by Hapa
redcube
crafting the difference
Piezo inkjet printer for high-end marking. The sys-
Fewer Changeovers,
Lower Operating Costs
tem can be configured to meet the conditions of
The redcube interferes with your line up to 15
any given production process and is easily inte-
times less than other common marking technolo-
grated into any packaging system. Codes, texts and
gies. The redcube typically prints up to 1 million
graphics of photographic quality are printed in a
data matrices with 4 lines of variable codes before
single pass with solvent-free UV curing inks on a
it needs refilling.
redcube is Hapa’s compact UV Drop on Demand
wide range of lacquered or non-lacquered substrates.
Highest Barcode Grading
Precise, consistent high-contrast marking of
Realize marking and barcode printing as well as
variable data and GS1 compliant codes even
Track & Trace, serialization and other anti-counter-
at top production speeds.
feiting measures, effortlessly. The redcube delivers
flexibility.It is easy to install, economical to maintain
Verifiable Effectiveness
and efficient to operate.
The first print is a good print. Reliability and
uniformity of print results saves time and cuts
waste during duction processes and
throughout the supply chain. More uptime
means improved OEE.
Don’t blame
the camera
It could be the
print
Grading
The redcube achieves higher contrast results
compared to alternative marking technologies.
Pre-lacquering of substrates is not required.
Data density
The redcube can print more data in less space at
high production line speeds than other marking
and coding technologies, reliably and repeatably,
with A grading.
…with quality
Durability and
resistance
The print media can be hot, cold, rough, smooth,
delicate, sturdy, porous, non-porous, rigid or
flexible. Send us a sample of your material for
testing.
Image perception
Content
Brand quality prints supported by full graphical
redcube prints logos, graphics, static
printing capability. redcube is Hapa’s printing
text, barcodes, serialized and variable data
experience applied to the marking and coding
effortlessly.
application.
Swiss Marking & Printing Technology by Hapa
Performance
has never been
easier on your
line
…simplicity
redcube software suite
Ease of operation
RC Control supports the complete printing, marking and
The ergonomic RC Control is designed with a
coding functional workflow.
strong focus on usability and operator workflow.
It allows the easy management of your artwork,
Artwork creation
marking and printing.
Template management
Print job control
Collation and validation of print template components
Management of streamed (or static) serialized and variable data
Real time print image rendering
Printing management and UV curing control
The user friendly design of the RC Control software and
robust and durable redcube simplifies and speeds up
installation, setup, maintenance and service.
…flexibility
It’s easy
redcube control software
redcube uses multiple industry interfacing
Thanks to its flexibility, the redcube can be
standards for maximum integration flexibility.
integrated anywhere within your packaging and
Simply define the redcube boundaries within
printing process, whether running standalone or
your existing production system.
fully integrated within your ERP, track and track,
visioning or line management system.
RCControl
redcube System Boundary
Modbus TCP
PC, Line Control
RCControl
RCP High-Level
redcube System Boundary
Modbus TCP
Line Control, Vision System...
redcube System Boundary
RCP Low-Level Protocol
redcube System Boundary
Line Control, Vision System...
FTP
Modbus TCP
Line Control, Vision System...
redcube System Boundary
FTP
Any Fieldbus
Modbus TCP
Fieldbus Coupier
redcube System Boundary
PC, Line Control...
HTTP (SOAP)
HTTP (SOAP)
Internet
Swiss Marking & Printing Technology by Hapa
Easier
operation
with better
results
… and reliability
DOD Piezo technology
Reduce
The print technology of choice for most existing
line stoppages, maintenance and product rejects:
and emerging inkjet applications. DOD inkjet is
Higher tolerance – of ambient temperature and humidity means lower decap
fully-digital and non-contact. Non-contact
time (than solvent or water based ink technologies)
printing means no stress to substrates, even
Larger print volumes per refill – print millions of standard 4 lines of data
if temperature-sensitive. The long-lasting
+ data matrix before ink needs to be refilled
printhead has the ability to jet ink in a highly
controllable and reliable manner with accuracy
Wider range of substrates acceptance – requires less packaging specific line
and precision, resulting in sharp, smudge-proof
maintenance, lower stock control and inventory management.
text, codes and graphics.
Late Stage Customization – use of «white stock» reduces packaging inventory
control and physical line-changeover downtime
UV inks
Cured instantly, UV inks accommodated high
printing speeds and products that are ready
immediately for further inline processing. The
widest range of substrates can be used,
whether flexible or rigid, coated or uncoated.
Instant curing halts the absorption of the ink,
resulting in color of unsurpassed consistency,
clarity and durability. The inks are pre-mixed
and ready to use. Win time with print heads
that need little maintenance, and that perform
reliably even in the toughest start-stop environment.
Performance of non contact marking technologies
GTIN 12345678912343
Amount
of Data
SER 123456789ABCDE
LOT ABC123
EXP 161201
MFG 120601
Printed with redcube by Hapa
UV DoD Piezo Inkjet Technology 8 lines
+ DM
Full graphical printing system
GTIN 12345678912343
SER 123456789ABCDE
LOT ABC123
EXP 161201
UV DoD
Piezo
600 to 300 dpi
TIJ
4 lines
+ DM
LOT ABC123
EXP 161201
1-2 lines
+ DM
LOT ABC123
EXP 161201
2 lines
CIJ
Laser
up to 50
up to 150
300 +
Line speed (typical packs per minute)
Maximum print performance and quality at any line speed
Swiss Marking & Printing Technology by Hapa
New marking and printing
standards…
Printing and marking with redcube offers advantages
across all industries and for a wide range of applications.
Keeping you prepared for the rise of increasingly complex
market challenges and industry regulations.
Thank you for considering redcube – Hapa’s
compact printing, marking and coding module.
Hapa specializes in inline, On Demand, Just-inTime printing systems.
UV Flexo technology – ideal for all bulk
printing – runs in the tens or hundreds of
thousands – and for product information and
artwork requiring the highest print quality.
UV DOD – fully-digital, non-contact print
technology ideally suited for smaller batches,
codes, serialization and Late Stage Customization, as well as Track and Trace and anti-counterfeiting print needs.
UV Flexo / UV DOD Hybrid – combining
two technologies into one flexible system to
meet multiple needs from varying batch sizes
and print quality to two-color printing.
Contact us directly to receive specific product
data or to request samples from redcube or any
other Hapa print system.
Abächerli Mappe Sarnen
Innenseite
technical data subject to modification
Create the difference.
D-800-801003-en V1206
©2012 Hapa
www.redcube.ch
If the technical data
sheet is missing.
Scan this QR code for
an online version.
Hapa AG
The redcube product is the synthesis of Hapa’s digital printing experience and expertise
Chriesbaumstrasse 4
applied to high quality marking, coding and printing applications. Redcube is a component
8604 Volketswil
based printing systems using DoD Piezo Inkjet technology with UV cured ink specifically for
Switzerland
the packaging, pharmaceutical, medical, health and beauty and food industries.
Phone +41 43 399 32 00
Fax
+41 43 399 32 01
Hapa is the world leader of Late Stage Customization and On Demand printing technologies
info@hapa.ch
Swiss Printing Technologies
for the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
Based in Switzerland and supported by a global
www.hapa.ch
sales, support and distribution network, Hapa has over 1000 global reference sites. Hapa is
www.redcube.ch
a member of the Coesia Group.
A Company of
S w i ss Ma r k i ng & P r i nt i ng Te c hno l o g y by H a p a
Abächerli Druck AG, Industriestrasse 2, 6060 Sarnen
Telefon 041 666 77 33, welcome@abaecherli.ch, www.abaecherli.ch
Abächerli Mappe Sarnen
Aussenseite
Swi ss Markin g & Prin ting Technology b y H ap a
redcube – Drop on Demand Piezo
inkjet printer using UV cured inks
Functional description
The redcube from Hapa is a compact DOD Piezo inkjet printing module using UV cured inks
for integration into any production process. It prints graphics, text, variable data, data matrix
symbols and barcodes on substrates as they are led past the print head on a conveyor or
material handling system.
Printing parameters
Vertical maximum print width 36 mm
Maximum horizontal print width of either 36 mm or 72 mm
Prints up to 60 m/min. continuous or intermittent
Print resolution up to 720 dpi
UV Lamp or UV LED curing
Black standard – any spot color possible
Typical in/on line installation space requirement of 350 mm
Key benefits
Exceptional print quality at high printing speeds with sharp contrast
Extremely durable print – long lasting, abrasion resistant and resilient to temperature,
moisture and solvents
Wide range of substrates, lacquered and unlacquered, rough, smooth, porous or non-porous
Non contact printing – no deformation of the substrate
Instant curing – highly accurate print control, material immediately availiable for further
inline processing
Technical specification and variants
Technical specification / variants
RC 36 SL
RC 36 DL
RC36 RL
RC 36 SM
RC 36 DM
RC 36 RM
RC 72 SL
RC 72 DL
RC 72 RL
RC 72 SM
RC 72 DM
RC 72 RM
Print width [mm]
36
36
36
36
36
36
72
72
72
72
72
72
Resolution across the print [dpi]
360
360
720
360
360
720
360
360
720
360
360
720
Resolution in the print directon [dpi]
360
360
720
360
360
720
360
360
720
360
360
720
Max print speed [m/min]
30
60
30
30
60
27
30
60
30
30
60
27
Droplet size [pl]
42
42
42
14
14
14
42
42
42
14
14
14
Print orientation
Vertical / side printing
Horizontal / top side printing
Horizontal / top side printing
Pitch angle 0–20°
Pitch angle 0–20°
Interfaces
The redcube can be run standalone using RC Control or fully integrated using multiple industry interface standards including the following:
XML based proprietary prototcol over TCPIP, Modbus TCP and FTP, ProfiNet, ProfiBus, EtherCat, CAN/CANopen via fieldbus coupling modules,
HTTP & HTTP (SOAP)
Options
Spot color, CFR 21 Part 11, serialization extension
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Dimensions (W x D x H)
Weight
Power supply
redcube print head
redcube supply unit
70 x 190 x 190 mm
200 x 480 x 420 mm
2.5 kg
110–230 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 1 Ph+N+E, 1 kVA
UV curing unit
UV power supply unit
107x 140 x 142 mm
156 x 412 x 246 mm
1.3 kg
25 kg
110–230V 50/60Hz switch mode, 0.7 kVA
25 kg
2
5
1
6
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redcube’s main components
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2
3
4
5
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7
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technical data subject to modification
Physical dimensions
redcube print head
Supply unit and ink system
UV curing station
UV power supply
2–5 m connection cable
Trigger sensor
Encoder
Control software and HMI (optional)
3
7
4
Recommended operating ranges
Ambient temperature
15 to 25 °C
Ambient air humidity
30% – 80%: avoid condensation
Optimum printing distance
0.7 to 1.4 mm
Air quality
Dust-free
Warm air output (air cooled curing unit)
100 m3/h at 80 °C
Software & hardware specification and requirements
Computing requirements
Windows XP to Windows 7
.NET (DotNET) Framework 4 Client Profile*
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x 86 Redistributable*
Windows Installer 4.5*
Firefox (current version)
Minimum screen resolution of 1024 × 768 pixel
100 MB Ethernet network connection
Minimum Intel i3 processor recommended
* installed with RC Control
Hapa AG
Chriesbaumstrasse 4
8604 Volketswil
Switzerland
Phone +41 43 399 32 00
Fax +41 43 399 32 01
info@hapa.ch
www.hapa.ch
www.redcube.ch
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