DGM with die-cutter and folder gluer at drupa 2024

Great chance to show latest technology — Puneet Aggarwal

DGM Technology, a carton converting solutions and manufacture supplier, plans a a live demonstration of its Technocut 1050-S and Smartfold Servo X 1100-SL machines at the drupa 2024 show in Dusseldorf. From folding box boards (FBB), and duplex cartons, to corrugated material, DGM offers tailor-made solutions such as folder gluers, die cutters, foil stampers, laminators, and all related auxiliary and peripheral equipment and automation solutions.

“This time drupa is happening after eight years. It is a great chance to show upgrades in technology to the market and the different options created in the last eight years,” said Puneet Aggarwal, managing director, DGM Automation.

The Technocut 1050-S is a fully automatic flat die-cutting creasing machine that can be used for large-format cutting with precise centering and stripping. The machine is equipped with an automatic feeder with a non-stop system, four lift-up, and four forwarding suckers designed to handle a wide range of materials from paper (80gsm – 2000gsm) to corrugated board (5mm). The register table comprises eight conveyor belts with different kinds of pulleys, independently adjustable. The die-cutting section of the machine has a 5mm thick die-cutting plate & 4+1mm system with a pressure control system that can easily be adjusted through the touch screen.

With a speed of 7500 sheets per hour and a cutting force of 300 tons, the die-cutter can handle sheet sizes ranging from 350 X 400 mm to 740 X 1050mm for paper board gsm 80-2000 gsm.

The Smartfold Servo X 1100-SL is an automatic high-speed intelligent folder gluer suitable for straight-line, crash lock bottom, double wall, and 4 and 6-corner boxes. The folder gluer is focused on multi-type work capabilities with medium-long to shorter run lengths. The feeder section is equipped with an electronic pile vibrator and is driven independently by a servo motor. Its key features include a multi-task station with a bump and turn module, with fully servo motor-driven transmission at max. speed up to 500m/min.

“During drupa, we will demonstrate new technology for high speed 4/6 corner run-ability at highest speed as on date,” he said.

Talking about innovations in the industry and DGM’s contribution, Aggarwal said, “We need more flexible machines with stable production, at an affordable cost, in the future. So we are working on the same platform to serve more on the plate with less to pay for it. We need the market to not only appreciate us but also be able to buy from us.”

Discussing industry behavior during drupa, Aggarwal said that there is often a decline in the booking of machines in the run-up to the event as businesses wait for the latest technologies to be unveiled. This trend is followed by a surge in booking post-drupa, leading to extended delivery times for machines due to the high demand. To address this issue, DGM India is importing machines to its India factory for immediate delivery.

A significant number of deals signed at drupa are generally already in the pipeline or in process much before the event, he explained, adding certain deals do materialize unexpectedly at the show.

Aggarwal expressed confidence that DGM Technology would make a positive impact at drupa 2024. “We need to build more trust to be present in the minds of visitors so that they recognize us whenever we approach them with our offerings.”

DGM will be present at hall no 11, stand no D40 at drupa 2024.

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