GJS has announced two new strategic distribution partnership deals designed to further expand its reach and broaden its offering in the direct-to-film (DTF) market.Coltex and Secabo are now represented in Australia by GJS.
The first partnership deal is with Coltex and will see GJS bring its second generation DTF printer and powder shaker solution, the D604+, boasting an impressive 60cm width with up to 24sqm per hour, to the Australian market. The second deal is with Secabo for its range of cutters, specifically its automatic DTF transfer cutter, the MultiCut Pro.
The Coltex D604+ is the first all in one DTF printer and powder shaker solution with integrated dryer/curer offered from GJS after a year of internal testing. “Not only is it the most advanced, second-generation solution on the market, it is quite possibly the fastest with speeds of up to 27.5 linear metres per hour in dual CMYK+W configuration,” says Greg Stone, managing director, GJS.
He adds: "Its roll-to-roll printing capability means our customers will be able to tackle projects of any size with ease and scale up their production as DTF continues to increase in popularity."
The Coltex D604+ is fitted with an auto-shaking DTF powder feature resulting in perfectly distributed DTF powder. It also features a reclaiming and recycling system minimising powder usage whilst ensuring minimal wastage. Stone adds: “This innovative feature revolutionises DTF printing, enabling continuous operation for a full 10-hour shift without powder replenishment -a significant upgrade from the traditional need for refills every 30 minutes, boosting efficiency and productivity.”
Available in two configurations, depending on production requirements, the Coltex D604+ can be purchased in either an eight-colour setup, including orange, green, fluorescent yellow and fluorescent magenta, or in an ultra-fast, dual CMYK + white configuration.
GJS claims that this flexibility gives digital decorators the ability to expand DTF transfer production with the widest possible colour gamut and capitalise on lucrative markets such as sportswear thanks to the incredibly vivid colour reproduction.
The Secabo MultiCut Pro transforms the DTF transfer process by autonomously feeding roll-based printed material and executing
precision cuts, thereby eliminating the need for manual cutting. With a rapid cutting speed, a 600mm x 880mm area of DTF transfers can be processed between thirty and sixty seconds. Once cut, the DTF transfers fall into the catching belt at the end of the machine, ready for pressing.
According to Greg Stone: “The Secabo MultiCut Pro is not only perfect for DTF textile transfers but also UV DTF adhesive films, heat transfer vinyl and dye sublimation paper making it the ideal solution for various media handling."
The Secabo MultiCut Pro also features a high-performance CCD camera capable of reading registration marks and/or QR codes and automatically loading the corresponding cutting data. This innovative technology reduces human error drastically, resulting in flawless cuts every time.
Both the Coltex D604+ and Secabo MultiCut Pro are powered by the industry-leading Digital Factory Apparel DTF Edition RIP software, with a pre-loaded licence included with the purchase of the Coltex D604+.
“These two new exclusive partnership deals with Coltex and Secabo further expands GJS already comprehensive range of DTF printers, accessories and consumables available to Australian digital decorators - all backed by GJS’ renowned service and support,” Stone concluded.
The Coltex D604+ and the Secabo MultiCut Pro are available now in Australia via GJS.
Coltex is a sub-brand of the major Chinese digital printer manufacturer Xenons, who exhibited at the FESPA Germany expo last year. Secabo is a Bavaria, Germany-based precision cutter and heat press manufacturer.
For more information, free call 1800 457 888 or email: sales@gjs.co
