TBC KR-With Robotic Arm-AMICA SYSTEMS

TBC KR
360° Seamless Tapered Object & Cylinder Printing

The TBC KR is a dual-printhead model developed based on the classic 360° rotary inkjet printer. Equipped with two industrial high-precision grayscale printheads, it perfectly supports the ink configuration of white + CMYK + varnish, fully covering core basic printing demands for cylindrical and tapered objects. It delivers all essential printing functions with fewer printheads, while boasting superior stability and lower costs. The TBC KR is the cost-effective, practical choice for real-world production environments.

Lower costs, higher profits

The streamlined approach brings remarkable economic advantages to small & medium users: reduced entry cost, fewer malfunctions thanks to simplified structure, and much lower long-term printhead maintenance costs.

Full coverage of core applications

The TBC KR delivers consistent, high-quality printing output on colored surfaces, metallic materials and transparent substrates alike. It is suitable for thermos, tumblers, wine tumblers, glassware, or various daily chemical packaging.

Object Diameter:50-120 mm(1.97-4.72 in)
Max. Object Length:270mm(10.63 in)
Max. Print Length:240mm(9.45 in)

TBC KR
TBC KR
TBC KR
TBC KR

Features

Complete Digital Printing System

Perfect 360° Seamless Rotary Printing

Thanks to the Rotational Print Pass Method (RPPM) and Special Print Head Arrangement Method, the TBC KR achieves impressive printing speed and superior print quality on both tapered objects and cylinders.
The Ink Droplet Conversion Algorithm ensures consistent resolution and stable visual effects when printing identical content on bottles and cups of varying sizes.
The Ink Dot Compensation Algorithm prevents image distortion on tapered objects at varying diameters, ensuring superior visual quality.

High-Throw Printing *

Precise droplet placement control technology, suitable for various irregular bottles and cups.
Packaging Application

Precise spot color output meets the requirements for packaging and brand identification colors.
Double-Sided Decoration

The color-white-color (CWC) technology enables different graphics on both sides of transparent materials.
2.5D Embossed Printing

Delivers a unique visual and tactile experience, enabling value-added applications.

* High-throw printing supports surface height variations of up to 10 mm (0.394"). Printing beyond the suggested distance is possible, though the results can vary depending on the environment, artwork, gradients, printhead condition, material, and surface profile.

Robotic Arm Automation System
(Optional 1, CE Version)

Including a robotic arm, a loading platform, and an unloading platform, the system work seamlessly with the TBC KR to achieve automatic loading and unloading.

Integrated design for easy movement, fast and accurate positioning
9 fixed bases arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix layout on both loading and unloading platforms
Built-in motion trajectory parameters for common bottles; user-configurable for special bottle types
6-axis robotic arm with ±0.02 mm position repeatability
Robotic Arm: PLd Cat.3 safety standards compliant, 20+ safety functions, electromagnetic braking with < 18 ms response
Two set of grippers as end effectors, operating alternately

Robotic Arm Automation System
(Optional 2)

Includes a robotic arm and a conveyor, which seamlessly cooperate with the TBC KR to achieve automatic loading and unloading.

Conveyor for up to 12 bottles, also customizable
Built-in motion trajectory parameters for commonly used bottles, but also configurable parameters for special bottles
Equipped with a 6-axis robotic arm with a position repeatability of up to ±0.05 mm
Two sets of grippers that act as an end effector, working alternately

Robotic Arm Automation System
(Optional 3, CE Version)

Includes a robotic arm and a conveyor, which seamlessly cooperate with the TBCH to achieve automatic loading and unloading.

Conveyor for up to 12 bottles, also customizable
Built-in motion trajectory parameters for commonly used bottles, but also configurable parameters for special bottles
Equipped with a 6-axis robotic arm with a position repeatability of up to ±0.02 mm
Two sets of grippers that act as an end effector, working alternately

1、The fixture interface is compatible with cylinders and tapered objects of various diameters, featuring quick, secure installation and ensuring stable rotation at high speed.

2、The ink‑mist extraction unit efficiently removes floating ink particles from the print zone, ensuring excellent print quality.

The compact print head maintenance module realizes fast purging, wiping and capping automatically without manual operation.

Segmented UV curing control technology enables activating UV LED lamp in segments for perfect glossy finish of varnish, while increasing more than 50% of print productivity on average.

The automatic print head protection system continuously monitors whether the printhead is at risk of scratching or clogging due to UV light exposure. That ensures the safety and stable operation of the print heads.

The active negative pressure system with dual units for color and white inks dynamically displays the negative pressure value and ensures high-speed, high-quality printing when print heads jet at higher firing frequency.

The control panel integrates the main functions and is equipped with a color LCD display screen with an intuitive interface.

The automatic ink supply system monitors and controls the ink levels of the main and sub ink tanks in real time.

Applications

DECORATIONS: Bottles, Cups, Tumblers, Glassware

PACKAGING: Tins, Cans, Containers, Paper Tubes

Specifications

Print System	DOD piezo electric grayscale print heads, automatic voltage and temperature control UV-LED curing system with multiple UV lamp control

Color Mode	W + CMYK; W + CMYK + V

Ink System	UV curable ink 1 L main ink tank for each color Automatic ink supply system Active negative pressure system

RIP and User Interface	ColorPRINT Bottle RIP software Color LCD Display Panel Printer Control Software (PCS)

Media Type	White/ black/ colored tapered objects and cylinders Metal, paper, plastic, wood, glass, etc.

Formats	Popular desktop file formats, including JPEG, TIFF, PDF, EPS and DCS

Connectivity	Gigabit Ethernet interface

Operational Environment	Temperature: 16-28 °C (61-82 °F) Humidity: 40-70% (Recommended) Altitude: up to 1000 m (3281 ft) Compressed Air: 0.5-0.8 MPa Electrical: TBC KR: single phase 230 V, 3 A, 660 W, 50/60 Hz Robotic Arm Automation System: single phase 230 V, 2 A, 440 W, 50/60 Hz

Dimensions (W × D × H)	TBC KR Printer: 1498 × 670 × 1661 mm (59.0 × 26.4 × 65.4 in) Robotic Arm Automation System: 1370 x 1717 x 1668 mm (53.9 x 67.6 x 65.7 in) TBC KR+ Robotic Arm Automation System: 1804 x 2664 x 1668 mm (71.0 x 104.9 x 65.7 in)

Print Productivity *

Unit: bottles/ hr.

Bottle Diameter	Image Height	Image Size	Print Resolution	Color	Quality Mode
60 mm(2.4 in) 90 mm(3.5 in) 120 mm(4.7 in)	200 mm(7.9 in)	200 × 188 mm (7.9 x 7.4 in) 200 × 283 mm (7.9 x 11.1 in) 200 × 377 mm (7.9 x 14.8 in)	900 × 900 DPI	W + CMYK	149 110 87
60 mm(2.4 in) 90 mm(3.5 in) 120 mm(4.7 in)	200 mm(7.9 in)	200 × 188 mm (7.9 x 7.4 in) 200 × 283 mm (7.9 x 11.1 in) 200 × 377 mm (7.9 x 14.8 in)	1200 × 900 DPI	W + CMYK	120 87 68
60 mm(2.4 in) 90 mm(3.5 in) 120 mm(4.7 in)	200 mm(7.9 in)	200 × 188 mm (7.9 x 7.4 in) 200 × 283 mm (7.9 x 11.1 in) 200 × 377 mm (7.9 x 14.8 in)	1200 × 900 DPI	W + CMYK + V	79 55 42

* Print productivity will vary depending on print resolution, color modes, image size, etc.

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