31 Jan 2024

PLASTGrommet showcase The Banner Finishing Factory at FESPA

PLASTGrommet will be showcasing “The Banner Finishing Factory” at Fespa Berlin.

PLASTGrommet is a European manufacturer of finishing equipment for banners and fabrics, based in Alicante, Spain.

They specialise in optimizing the finishing workflow for wide format print companies with innovative solutions for banner welding, eyeleting and slitting and are proud to have been pioneers in the manufacture of recyclable clear eyelets.
PLASTGrommet also offers a large range of media storage solutions and lifters which enables a single operator to seamless handle and load printers.

Key products

  1. Eyelets
    Clear eyelets are the ultimate eyelets solution for banner manufacturers as they are environmentally friendly, ultra-strong and nearly invisible, they don’t rust and they are very cost-effective.
  2. Eyelet machines
    For smaller companies, hand presses and semi-automatic eyelet machines are the perfect solution.
    For large customers, fully automatic eyelet machines are available.
    Evolution for mid-size banner manufacturers.
    AutoCross and MultiPress for customers who require to set eyelets on fabrics and banners.
  3. Banner Finishing Systems
    For fence mesh manufacturers PLASTGrommet offer Roll2Roll Lite, a cost-effective solution to eyelet both sides of the rolls at the same time.
    For companies wishing to reduce banner handling, The Finishing Station combines hemming welding and eyeleting in a single process with the need for only one operator.
    For large banner manufacturers, All In One is the high-end, in-line solution that offers hemming welding, eyeleting and slitting. Fully automated with vision system to detect eyelet and cut marks. A 50 meter roll will be finished in less than 8 minutes.
  4. Media storage racks
    With more than 10 different products to choose from there is a solution for everyone. The most popular solutions are Bull Rack (15 rolls 162cm), Wall Rack (10 rolls 162cm) and Jumbo Rolls Transporter (6 rolls up to 5m).
  5. Media roll lifters.
    Media lifters are essential in every print shop. PLASTGrommet offer three different models:
    Compact e-Lifter Lite, electric model for rolls of 100 Kg and 320 cm.
    Compact Lifter, hydraulic model for rolls of 200 Kg and 500 cm.
    Compact e-Lifter Pro, electric model for rolls of 300 Kg and 500 cm.
  6. Signmaking tools
    Marathon squeegees, with a unique double microfiber edge that will not scratch vinyl and can be used wet and dry.
    Safety rulers, to protect operators when cutting.

New product launches

PLASTGrommet will be showcasing “The Banner Finishing Factory”. A complete, end-to-end solution for wide format printers that creates an optimized finishing workflow, from the printer to the finished banner ready for shipping.

The operator will unload the printed roll from the printer with the new media lifter “Compact e-Lifter Pro” that allows a single operator to move media rolls up to 300 Kg.

The printed banner roll will be taken to the new version of the banner finishing system “All In One” to finish the long sides of the banners. This in-line solution combines hemming welding, eyeleting and slitting in a single operation, fully automated with vision system to detect eyelet and cut marks.

Banners already cut-to-size will be taken to the new “Finishing Station” where short sides will be finished by the operator. This machine combines in a single station hemming, welding and eyeleting, reducing the space and handling required. The new “Roll Rewinder” will help operators to optimize the rolling process and prepare finished banners for shipping seamlessly

“The Banner Finishing Factory” will show customers how to achieve higher quality banners with faster finishing times all without increasing the number of operators required.

PLASTGrommet will be demonstrating at FESPA in Hall 4.2 on Booth B55