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Cigarette Printing Dies |
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Marks Pryor is the first choice within
the tobacco industry for the supply of cigarette printing
dies for the new generation high speed GD121 dies (pictured
above) and Hauni Protos 2 machines, as well as older
more established machine brands within the industry.
Marks Pryor has developed a worldwide
reputation for dependability with the worlds leading
cigarette manufacturers through a consistent emphasis
on high product quality and technical expertise. Working
to ISO 9001:2000 accredited standards our customers
can be assured that all our products undergo stringent
quality controls during manufacture- from raw material
to finished products.
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Material
With 150 years knowledge our experience is second to none
in the selection of the most appropriate material for printing
dies, so as to provide both durability and dynamic accuracy
around the die.
Marks Pryor has the capability to manufacture printing dies
from a number of distinct materials. Through stringent heat-treatment
processes all dimensional changes are minimised and controlled,
to ensure the integrity of the engraved material is maintained.
Through the selection of the most appropriate material and
our specialist heat-treatment, Marks Pryor can manufacture
cigarette printing dies that accurately maintain pitch to
strict tolerances, which is crucial to high speed continuous
marking.
Types of Cigarette Printing Dies
At Marks Pryor we define the number of printing panels on
a specific printing die as either 2up, 4up or 8up. This refers
to the number of printing panels on each die (or the number
of prints for every revolution of the die)
- 2 Up Die – Molins Mk8, Hauni Garrant 4, Sigma, Decoufle
Loga and Sasib
- 4 Up Die – Molins Mk8D, Mk9, Hauni Protos 70/80/90,
6000, 7200, 8000, Decoufle Loga 2, Loga 3D and Passim
- 8 Up Die – GD121 and Protos 2
Features
- Inscriptions to your specification
- Provision of code rings and Lap prints
- Made from the Highest Quality Materials
- Material options available to suit different ink characteristics
- Ongoing maintenance of both the brand database and printing
die drawings for each customer
- In house heat-treatment provides dimensional stability
for an industry where accuracy is paramount.
Support Services
- Artwork production for approval prior to engraving
- Production of Die Design Cards, highlighting brand image
at actual size and fully dimensioned enlarged image
- Maintenance of a database to record each customers branding
history
- Complete commercial confidentiality to protect security
of brand launch, as well as cigarette die specifications.
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| Die Design
and Brand Database
By the nature of the business we undertake,
we need to produce a master copy of the design information
to manufacture cigarette printing dies. Held on computer,
these masters provide a corporate history for our customers
as, after receipt of the client s artwork, we provide
an actual and enlarged, scale visual for approval. Where
appropriate we would discuss any alterations that may
be required to maximise ink pick-up and print quality.
Once approved, this information is held securely for
future reference in Pryor s brand history database.
The benefits of such a system are:
- consistency of brand image
- quality control
- safeguard against counterfeiting
- ability to approve artwork before metal is cut
- useful tool for marketing purposes
Lap Print and Code Ring Production
Lap Prints: These are prints that are typically
engraved onto the printing die to provide a print on
the seam of the cigarette and as such can be manufactured
to run either up or down the length of the cigarette
rod seam.
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Code Rings: These are rings that convey information
much like a lap print. However the ring can be fitted and
removed as and when the information is required. Typically
lap prints and code rings will state a specific manufacturer,
pricing information, or particular source/end market.
Underlap/Overlap: Dies can be manufactured utilising
either a lap print or code ring, so as to place the print
onto the cigarette either down its seam and as such visible
on the cigarette body (overlap), or hidden underneath the
glue seam (underlap).
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Machining
Capability
Pryor Marking Technology experience is not just confined
to material selection and heat treatment.
We recognise that no two customers are the same and that
some manufacturers have customised their machines for their
own production processes. As such Pryor can manufacture bespoke
cigarette printing dies (such as the GD121 die with code rings
in the adjoining picture).
Additionally with the demise of drawing offices within many
cigarette companies, Pryor provides added value by maintaining
drawings for each customer die, which includes not only rod
length, but also position settings for the panel (both first
and second colours where applicable) as well as the brand
image through the die card system.
- consistency of brand image
- quality control
- safeguard against counterfeiting
- ability to approve artwork before metal is cut
- useful tool for marketing purposes
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Code ring can be seen on left hand side of both pictures.
The right hand side shows shoulders machined away with tapped
holes to accommodate positioning and locking of the code ring
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Engraved Dies 
