Electric vs. Pneumatic

Powered by a single 1/2 HP electric motor, the single most important thing to appreciate about the M-Series is that it is a 100% electric-mechanical design.

This is a crucial difference, because traditional hot stamp presses are powered by pneumatic air, hydraulic oil, or a mixture of both.  Although these are well respected technologies, there are inherent drawbacks to both power sources such as :

• Hydraulic machinery is loud and dirty = suitable for use in factory environments only.
   

• Pneumatic machines require an air compressor = workplace noise + expenses to buy, pipe, and power.
   

• Both systems employ an extensive system of valves, tubes, seals and fittings, all of which can leak, clog, stick or break = higher maintenance.

In contrast, the M-Series' all-electric design :

• Eliminates the need to purchase and power an air compressor.
   

• Instantly liberates you from entire classes of parts and maintenance issues associated with pneumatics and/or hydraulics.
   

• Operates at about the sound of a sewing machine.
   

• Produces no exhaust.  

Both environmentally friendly and friendly to the worker, many of our home, office and city-based clients identify the elimination of compressed air as one of the most important reasons they decide to invest in the M.

Besides being easy to deploy, and pleasant to use, the M-Series print engine produces a quality hot stamp because :

• The print head is cycled by 2 oversize cams that cycle the head to precisely the same position with every revolution = print precision.
   

• Pressure is applied at all four corners = an even dispersion of pressure across the entire surface of the print face.
   

• The 'Attack Speed' brings the head down from very slowly thru fast.  Different than dwell time, attack speed affords additional control over the print cycle.