Come See Hirsch at Long Beach ISS
Stop by to see the latest technologies in embroidery, screen printing, digital direct-to-garment printing, digitizing, and embroidery laser cutting and etching in booths 913 and 919 at the Long Beach Imprinted Sportswear Show, http://www.issshows.com, January 18-20.
MHM has incorporated the latest in technology and engineering design to build a new high-speed, high-volume automatic printing press that will allow print shops to make more money with less frustration and hassle.
The new Sychroprint X-Treme is faster than any existing MHM press due to an innovative new AC indexing system combined with a a high-power AC electric print head.
In addition to faster print speeds, MHM has continued to build on its reputation for offering presses with the fastest set-up times. A MHM pinlock preregistration screen system allows for fast loading of new screens with minimal time spent on adjustments. It also has individual off contact front and rear adjustments, which are critical when printing high density or other specialty inks.
Other new features include separate squeegee and flood blade press regulators. Screen holders are flush with every screen. There’s no U-clamps, which means the off contact adjustment can be controlled from a 0 position.
Operators will find running the X-Type intuitive and simple with a short learning curve due to its easy-to-see 15-inch touch screen monitor with an inlet mode, outlet mode, sample mode and waterbase/plastisol mode, which help reduce set-up times. It all runs on Linux-based software, well known for its dependability and performance.
The X-Type also has many of the features offered on all MHM presses that have contributed to the company’s reputation for top-quality performance. These include a skip pallet function, adjustable squeegee/flood stroke adjustment, repeatable squeegee angle adjustment, repeatable flood blade angle adjustment, and easy-to-use microregistration screen adjustment. All of these contribute to the machine’s ability to do super fast setups, maximizing productivity.
The X-Treme has a 20-inch by 28-inch print area and comes in two models: 14 station and 16 station in a variety of color combinations.
For more information, contact Hirsch International at 800-394-4426; e-mail: customercare@hic.us; or visit the website at www.hic.us.
SPSI, a full line equipment and supplies distributor located in Minneapolis, has been granted rights by Hirsch International, the sole supplier in United States and Canada, to distribute the MHM line of automatic screen printing presses.
SPSI will be representing MHM in the states of Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Montana, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming and Wisconsin.
As part of this new agreement, Hirsch will be providing sales support, technical training, and parts.
“This new partnership will make both companies stronger and allow us to provide greater service and support to new and existing customers,” says Kris Janowski, president, Hirsch. Currently, joint open houses are being planned for Kansas City, Fort Worth, Minnesota and at Hirsch’s new Solution Studio in Charlotte in the coming year.
Hirsch International is the world’s leading distributor of Tajima embroidery equipment, MHM screen printing presses, Kornit digital direct-to-garment printers, and Seit embroidery lasers. Contact Hirsch International at (800) 394-4426; e-mail: care@hic.us; or visit the website at www.hic.us
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From left: Tom Codute, president, SPSI, Minneapolis; Kris Janowski, president, Hirsch, Hauppauge, NY; Dr. Klaus Wolf, director, MHM, Austria.
Take the guesswork out of setting your flash cure unit at the perfect dwell time with a new temperature sensor option offered by Hirsch International for its line of quartz flash cure units.
Without a sensor, the operator sets the dwell time using an adjustable timer. This requires using a trial-and-error method often resulting in either not enough time to gel the ink surface or too much time, which can scorch the shirt, waste energy, and create unwanted heat buildup.
The sensor reads the temperature of the ink surface and once the desired temperature is reached, the flash automatically turns off.
Hirsch quartz flash cure units are designed to work with MHM equipment because they are synched to the main control panel and share a data interface. However, any Hirsch flash can be modified to work on other press models. Units are available in three cure area sizes: 18” x 24”, 20” x 28” & 28” x 40”.
For more information, contact Hirsch International at 800-394-4426; e-mail: customercare@hic.us; or visit the website at http://www.hic.us.
Tajima recently released a new machine attachment that allows an embroiderer to “sew” Swarovski crystals onto fabric. Specially made crystals feature a hole that allows a needle to go through to attach the crystal to the material. A clear thread is used to create a cross stitch, which holds the stone firmly in place.
Crystals are stored in a tube as part of the attachment, which releases one crystal at a time to be sewn. One size of crystal is available at this time in 15 popular colors. The device attaches to needle 15. For more information, go to http://www.hirschinternational.com/Products/Pulse-Microsystems-Software/Embroidery-Software-Solutions/Specialty-Embroidery-Options/Lochrose.aspx.
Contact Hirsch International at (800) 394-4426; e-mail: customercare@hic.us; or visit the website at www.hic.us.
Paul Gallagher, CEO of Hirsch International, has announced that Kris Janowski has been named president. Most recently, Janowski, who has been with the company since 1987, has been serving as executive vice president of sales.
Hirsch is in the process of expanding, which includes the opening of an enhanced, state-of-the- art Solution Studio in Huntersville, N.C., and Janowski is relocating to fulfill his role in the new location. “We are extremely excited to offer this one-of-a-kind facility that will enable Hirsch to showcase our innovative products lines and also conduct R&D to help create new industry trends,” says Janowski.
“There will be no significant shifts in day-to-day activities for Kris or myself,” says Gallagher. “This promotion is intended to recognize Kris’ outstanding dedication and leadership already apparent throughout our company. Please join me in congratulating Kris on his well-deserved promotion.”
Hirsch is a national distributor of Tajima embroidery equipment, MHM screen printing presses, Kornit digital direct-to-garment printers, and Seit embroidery lasers. Contact Hirsch International at (800) 394-4426; e-mail: care@hic.us; or visit the website at www.hic.us
What better combination could anyone ask for than a dryer that saves energy and reduces its carbon footprint? Adelco has accomplished just that with its new Eco-Tex series of high production conveyor dryers.
Using the latest in technology, Adelco, which is distributed exclusively by Hirsch in the United States, has designed a dryer that reduces energy consumption, which in turn, lowers its cost of operation.
Another economical feature is the modular design, which allows a printer to choose the exact dryer length for his needs with the option of expanding at a later date. Buyers also can choose from five dryer belt widths.
An optional gas flow indicator allows energy-conscious shop owners to track usage and running costs. This dryer also has triple insulation with an air curtain, which keeps the exterior cool and avoids loss of heat. Because the oven has air intake valves on both sides, it offers superior heat distribution, which results in more evenly cured garments.
An integral exhaust is connected on top of the dryer with an easily adjustable exhaust outlet valve. The lint filter is removable from either side, and no replacement filter is required, another cost-saving feature. The end panels are removable making them easy to clean.
A touch-screen control panel keeps the operator up to date on what’s going on with the dryer and making it easy to do adjustments as needed depending on the job. To adjust the belt speed, simply enter the time required in minutes and seconds, and it changes automatically. An alarm history shows if there have been any safety or temperature fluctuation alarms with a date and time record, and there’s an onscreen flame signal. The temperature control is digital.
For more information, contact Hirsch International at 800-394-4426; e-mail: customercare@hic.us; or visit the website at www.hic.us.
Thomas Hills, a technician in the digital division of Hirsh International passed away in June. Hills had been with Hirsch since March 2008. Previously, he held a technical support position with Richmond Graphic Products.
“Thom was a valued member of our family and an outstanding technician,” says Paul Gallagher, president, Hirsch. “He took great pride in servicing our customers and always displayed professionalism and a warm sense of humor. We and all our customers will miss him. We extend our sincerest sympathy to his family and friends.”
Contact Hirsch International at (800) 394-4426; e-mail: customercare@hirschinternational.com; or visit the Web site at www.hirschinternational.com.
Expand your shop’s capabilities and services with the new Seit Performa 500 standalone laser. Designed with galvo technology for ultra-speed processing, this versatile laser has a cutting area of 500 mm by 500 mm (19.7 by 19.7 inches) for large applications.
The Performa can be used to speed up appliqué production by cutting in the hoop, which can then be transferred to a multihead embroidery machine. It also can be used to etch graphics and photographs on a variety of materials.
In addition to its textile applications, the laser also can etch wood, paper, textiles, anodized aluminum, non-toxic polymers, Plexiglas®, and leather. Its water-cooling system ensures consistent performance throughout a run. It’s ideal for decorated apparel decorators, trophy and award shops, and promotional products distributors.
It offers 80 watts of power for maximum performance, and as a self-contained unit, it can be positioned in different parts of almost any shop for a variety of applications. It comes with PC and design software as well as installation and training.
For more information or a free brochure please feel free to contact Hirsch International at 800-394-4426; e-mail: customercare@hic.us; or visit the Web site at www.hic.us.
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You also can see past articles written by Hirsch staff and releases published in industry trade magazines such as Printwear, Impressions, and Stitches.
For more information, contact Hirsch International at 800-394-4426; e-mail: care@hic.us; or visit the Web site at http://www.hic.us.
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