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Offset print offices

Offset printing companies are specialized businesses that use the offset printing process to produce high-quality printed products such as books, magazines, and advertising materials. Current challenges include rising energy and raw material costs, as well as material shortages that complicate production. Furthermore, the long-term effects of the coronavirus crisis continue to have a negative impact. At the same time, trends such as digitalization and the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies are shaping the industry, enabling processes to be made more efficient and flexible. These developments are crucial to ensuring the competitiveness and innovative strength of offset printing companies.

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"Offset print offices"

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Weighing of the loaded and ready-to-ship pallets in the goods issue. As pallets do not have a standardized weight, it is important to weigh the entire loaded pallet. This avoids any readjustment, expenditure of time or additional costs
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Floor scales

BID 1T-4M

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The KERN platform scale is used in outgoing goods to ensure that the permissible total weight of packages is not exceeded. This prevents subsequent costs due to excess weight and saves time as subsequent corrections are avoided.
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Platform scales

IOC 100K-3L

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The KERN PCB precision scale is used to determine the grammage, i.e. the weight per square meter of paper or foil. This measurement is an important factor in the quotation calculation and contributes to the precise price calculation.
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Precision balances

PCB 300-3

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Incoming goods inspection of paper deliveries by weighing. Checking the amount of paper delivered avoids possible production stoppages due to a lack of raw material
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Pallet scales

VHB 2T1

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The Shore hardness tester from KERN is used to check the rubber elements on printing cylinders. Correct hardness setting ensures optimal preload of the bearings, which ensures printing quality and extends the service life of the machine components.
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Hardness testers (Shore)

HBA 100-0

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Determination of the weight of old printing plates that are being discarded. They are weighed to determine the price for the scrap dealer.
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Floor scales

BID 3T-3DM

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The microscope camera from KERN is used for quality control of paper. It enables the analysis of surface defects and helps to prevent complaints due to faulty material.
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Microscope cameras

ODC 895

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Error analysis in the print image such as doubling, gluing of colors or stretching of the paper. Avoids rejects
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Microscope cameras

ODC 895

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To determine the number of wine labels printed on a roll, determine the weight of 10 labels and then weigh the entire roll. The number of labels on this roll can be determined by simple mathematical conversion. A straightforward and efficient approach
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Bench scales

FKB 6K0.02

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The KERN counting scale is used to precisely record the stock of spirals used in the production of catalogues and notebooks. Regular checks can prevent production interruptions, ensuring a continuous production process.
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Counting scales

CKE 36K0.1-2022a

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