M&R Gauntlet 4 Automatic Press - 16 Station / 14 Color
As a leading distributor for M&R products, Texsource can give you the absolute best price, training, and support on all M&R products. Call or contact us today for a demo on the exa ct M&R GAUNTLET configuration that best suits your business needs. Gauntlet® 4 is M&R’s newest, high-production carousel automatic screen printing press. It features printheads driven by fast, reliable, variable frequency-controlled electric motors. The printheads feature calibrated, tool-free, click-stop off-contact settings for fast and accurate screen leveling. The press includes tool-free front and rear print-stroke adjustment for versatility and maximum production rates. With its large set of standard features and time-saving, output-enhancing exclusives; efficient design; and high production speed, Gauntlet 4 is the ultimate high-production carousel automatic screen printing press! *product photos provided by manufacturer may not be exact configuration of the product listing and may also contain optional accessories. A crating and installation fee may be required for this product. Additional lead time may be required for this product. Gauntlet 4 also includes M&R’s exclusive Tri-Sync™ pallet arm and Tri-Sync pallet, which greatly simplifies the addition of M&R’s revolutionary Digital Squeegee™ hybrid printing system. Other standard features include M&R’s Revolver Print Program; squeegee pressure regulators; independently-set angle and calibrated squeegee and floodbar pressure adjustments; M&R’s electronically adjustable Ink Dip™ ink retrieval system that keeps ink in the screen printing area; and M&R’s exclusive Squeegee Dam™ system that gently lowers the squeegee blade onto the screen mesh when the press is idle to help prevent thinner water-based and discharge inks from flowing into the image area.Gauntlet 4’s print heads include new electronic membrane-switch controls, which enable quicker, more accurate print and flood speed settings, plus incorporate the ability to set these speeds from the main HMI! Each printhead also features a socket that simplifies the positioning and controlling of M&R’s sophisticated Red Chili DX™ quartz flash cure units. M&R’s Automatic Pallet Preheat Mode™ with built-in pallet temperature sensor allows operators to preheat pallets to the desired temperature with any compatible flash cure unit and track those temperatures throughout the print run.Gauntlet 4’s new, larger, higher-resolution control panel features revised, intuitive, icon-based labeling for operator convenience. The control panel also features an independent print-start/print-finish setting that automatically activates and stops printheads at the beginning and end of screen printing runs; jog-left/jog-right controls; onboard self-diagnostics; a production speed monitor; real-time production data; a test-print setting that turns individual printheads on/off during test-print cycles; a stopwatch feature that enables users to capture elapsed time for setup, runtime, shift time, or any other screen printing operation; and an enhanced Maintenance Minder™ system with photos and instructions that alerts operators when scheduled maintenance is due. CONFIGURATIONS 16 Station, 14 Color - 50x50cm Print Area (this listing) 16 Station, 14 Color - 50x70cm Print Area (call for pricing) STANDARD FEATURES CAROUSEL/INDEXER SYSTEM Clockwise or counterclockwise rotation Double-Index feature allows a larger maximum image area when using alternating printheads Smooth belt-driven indexer provides high speeds and long-term, consistent operation CERTIFICATION CE & UL compliant: Built to specifications established by the European Committee for Standardization® (CE) and Underwriters Laboratories® (UL) CONTROL CENTER Automatic Pallet Preheat Mode™ with built-in pallet temperature sensor allows operators to preheat pallets to the desired temperature using any compatible flash cure unit Countdown program indicates when operator-set index count has been reached Independent print-start/print-finish setting automatically activates and stops printheads at the beginning and end of print runs and also enables single pallet test printing Jog-left/jog-right controls Large 15.6” machine mounted touchscreen interface Maintenance Minder™ System alerts operators when scheduled maintenance is due Multiple (1-4) print stroke capability Onboard self-diagnostics Real-time production speed monitor ensures more accurate job costing Stopwatch feature enables users to capture elapsed time for setup times and run times Swiveling control arm with large 30 cm (12”) icon-based, high-resolution Human Machine Interface (HMI) touchscreen DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Constructed from heavy-duty steel, aluminum and premium components Engineered and built with 35-plus years of M&R’s commitment to quality and dependability Heavy-duty printheads and pallet arms provide the stability necessary for exceptional screen print quality LASER LOCATOR SYSTEM Assists operators in the precise positioning of garments and cut pieces. 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Speeds pallet positioning and changeover PALLET SYSTEM Advanced pallet leveling system One (1) Tri-Sync™ pallet arm included Solid-aluminum, low-profile, rubber-coated pallets Tool-free quick release pallet locks PRINTHEADS Brushless, variable-frequency, electric-drive motors deliver smooth screen print strokes and exceptional control Independent print and reset buttons on each printhead Independent print/flood speed controls with digital display on each printhead Membrane switch printhead controls for accuracy, versatility and control Tool-free click-stop calibrated four-point off-contact allows for fast and accurate screen adjustments Underhead LED lights provide better lighting to check screen clearing and registration REGISTRATION Compatible with M&R’s Tri-Loc® and Tri-Sync™ Rapid Registration Systems Precise front and rear micro-registration adjustments with visual guides REVOLVER PRINT PROGRAM Automatically operates individual printheads in programmed sequence and allows multiple flashing without losing a screen printing position Icon based display and logic simplifies revolver sequence programming SCREEN CLAMPS & HOLDERS Adjustable rear screen holders accommodate a wide variety of screen sizes Clamping system holds roller frames without special adapters Flip-up front screen holders with pneumatic locking system speed setup Pneumatic clamps hold frames tight and allow rapid screen loading SQUEEGEE DAM Gently lowers the squeegee blade onto the screen mesh when the press is idle Helps prevent thinner water based and discharge inks from flowing into the image area SQUEEGEE/FLOODBAR Front or rear print carriage stop position allows operator to leave screens clear or flooded (great for water-based inks) Independent squeegee and floodbar speed adjustments with digital display Independently calibrated pressure adjustments for squeegees and floodbars Ink Dip electronically adjustable ink retrieval system keeps ink in the print area Park function raises the squeegee/floodbar assemblies and moves them to the front of the screen for easy access Pneumatic squeegee/floodbar clamps with tool-free calibrated angle adjustment Squeegee air regulator with pressure gauge on each printhead offers consistent control of print pressure Squeegee/floodbar angle adjustments with visual reference marks every 5 degrees STROKE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Tool-free calibrated front & rear stroke length adjustment lets operators quickly maximize printing speeds by limiting excess image overprint WARRANTY, SERVICE AND SUPPORT 24-hour hotline is staffed 365 days a year Two-year limited warranty PRODUCT OPTIONS Electric & Air Through Center Indexing Foot Pedal MPR 4.0 Production Reporting System No-Shirt Foot Pedal Optic No Shirt Detector w/Std COMPLETE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABE IN MANUFACTURER DOCUMENTATION