Security Label, a Paragon Central Europe company based in Sarstedt, Germany, is investing in a customized Nilpeter FA-17. After extensive testing and detailed comparisons, the management and technical teams at Security Label opted for the machine from Denmark. 

“The project with Nilpeter A/S and Nilpeter GmbH, and of course the results, convinced us and set the FA-17 apart from the other suppliers. Added to this was the strong sales and service organization in the DACH region. We are looking forward to the new machine and the collaboration. The Nilpeter FA-17 marks the beginning of a new chapter for us in terms of technology,” says Claas Hartung, technical
director at Security Label.

Precision and efficiency with airport tags

The requirements for the production of airport tags – baggage tags for international air travel – are high. In addition to consistent print quality, mechanical precision, high production speeds, and reliable finishing play a key role.

The Nilpeter FA-17 is a particularly suitable platform for this special application. The press features a modular design, stable web guidance, and powerful diecutting technology. The machine offers decisive advantages for the industrial production of airport tags, especially in the area of rotary diecutting.

Meeting specific requirements

Airport tags are produced in huge quantities worldwide and must also meet strict technical
requirements. Typical materials are often special synthetic substrates with integrated barcodes that enable reliable baggage tracking. Perforations and holes are also required.

The decisive processing step here is precise rotary diecutting. This involves cutting the
characteristic shapes of the baggage tags, usually with a slot, tear-off perforation, or reinforced ends. This is required out of the material web with high accuracy. Even the smallest tolerances can lead to problems in automatic baggage systems. The requirements for register accuracy, tool precision, and web tension are extremely high, too.

Diecutting with Nilpeter

The Nilpeter FA-17 offers a robust platform with very stable web guidance for this application. Particularly relevant is the integration of high-precision rotary diecutting units, which are
integrated directly into the modular printing line.

The diecutting module works with hardened rotary tools that are specially designed for the
complex contours of airport tags. The machine’s precise servo control ensures exact registration between the print image and the diecut contour. Positioning accuracy remains constant, even at high production speeds.

Another advantage is the stable tool holder and the quick changeability of the punching
cylinders. This significantly reduces setup times, especially when dealing with different tag
formats or changing customer requirements. For printing companies that frequently have to
switch between different airline layouts or airport standards, this is a key productivity factor.

Waste management

Diecutting airport tags typically produces a relatively complex waste grid. The FA-17 features
efficient grid removal and web tension control systems, ensuring reliable removal of the diecut grid even with intricate contours. This is particularly important for thin thermal papers, which are sensitive to mechanical stress.

Precise web guidance also ensures uniform material flow, which increases the service life of the punching tools and enables consistent die cut quality.