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Billows Protocol is a leading manufacturer of registration equipment for the PCB and Graphic Arts Industries. The combination of the vision system and our punching expertise provides our customers with an accurate, reliable and cost effective machine.

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Plate Bending, CTP Punch, Pre-Press PCB Register Equipment, high-speed punching, CTP Plate punches,

PRINTING PRODUCTS

APC Punch Bender:
Combined plate punch and bender with models available to suit Heidelberg, Komori and Mitsubishi Automatic Plate Change Presses.

CTP Punch:
We manufacture a range of CTP Punches to punch plates produced with no register holes or to punch alternative register systems not fitted as standard.

APC Plate Bender:
From bench model hand benders to fully automatic inline machines, Billows Protocol have a range of plate benders to suit all press manufacturers and plate usage.

Plate Punch:
Billows Protocol have been designing and manufacturing plate punches for over 40 years. We have a range of plate punches from bench model hand operated to fully automatic inline machines.

Vision Punch Bender:
The vision punch bender uses the latest vision technology to accurately register CTP plates prior to punching and bending. Models are available to suit all press manufacturers and can be supplied as part of an inline system.

Double Edge Plate Bender:
With today’s shorter run lengths and faster presses printers are using significantly more plates than 10 years ago. Many of our customers now require our machines to punch and bend automatically as part of a complete CTP plate making line.

Plate Transport Systems:
With today’s shorter run lengths and faster presses, printers are using significantly more plates than 10 years ago. Billows Protocol supply a range of equipment to reduce the amount of manual plate handling, to increase efficiency and eliminate the possibility of damaging plates.

Inline Equipment:
With today’s shorter run lengths and faster presses printers are using significantly more plates than 10 years ago. Many of our customers now require our machines to punch and bend automatically as part of a complete CTP plate making line.

Plate Stacker:
We found this manufacture of stackers after looking for a suitable economic and reliable machine to be supplied with our inline machines. We are now importing these literally by the container load.

Register Pins:
Billows Protocol manufactures a complete range of register pins to suit most applications. For PCB applications, special pins can be made to order.


Pin Bars:
Billows Protocol manufactures a complete range of Pin Bars to suit all standard systems. Special pin bars are available to order.

Re-Con Equipment:
We do not have any equipment being refurbished by our service department. Please visit this site regularly or subscribe to our mobile channel to check if any suitable machines have become available. Contact our sales department to discuss any special offers available on new machines.

Special Equipment - CTP Punch Units
As specialists in the design and manufacture of punches and dies, we work closely with several OEM companies to develop punching units to be integrated into the latest high-speed CTP machines. In most applications, companies ask us to offer a complete solution from concept to full manufacturing with dealer support and servicing. In a few situations manufacturers with existing designs use us for our expertise in high volume manufacturing of punches and dies. Now with our overseas manufacturing facilities we are able to offer very competitive prices whilst maintaining the internationally acclaimed Billows Protocol quality and reliability.

Special Equipment - Bespoke Products*
As specialists in the design and manufacture of punches, dies and plate bending machines, we are often asked to use our expertise to design special machines to suit various applications. With over 40 years experience in precision engineering we have an enormous wealth of expertise in the following areas
* CNC milling
* CNC turning
* Wire erosion
* Cylindrical grinding
* Surface grinding
* Vision technology
* CAD design
* Punching systems
* Bending systems
* Conveyor
* Positioning systems

For more information please contact us to arrange an appointment to discuss your requirements
by telephoning +44 (0) 1908 315539 or email info@billowsprotocol.co.uk

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