OmniVac launched by Xeikon

Xeikon has launched OmniVac, an attachment for its presses that it claims reduces maintenance, but increases the life of consumables and the time between services.

The device, which will cost around 4,000, will be available in the new year and can be fitted to any Xeikon or Xeikon-based digital colour web ever made, including Agfa, IBM, MAN Roland and Xerox machines.

Time between maintenance is increased by 50% and maintenance time is almost halved, the firm said.

OmniVac is an air-treatment device that works by automatically removing dust from the printing systems corona wires.

Xeikon said the system would pay for itself for an average user in under a year.

Marketing communications manager Jef Stoeffels added: Its a win all round.