Close-up of an engraved image

Secure Far Beyond Offset or Digitized Printing

In a world where photocopy machines, scanners, and computers can reproduce two-dimensional images within seconds, a raised intaglio image adds tactile, undigitizable protection to documents.

More importantly, the pressure generated in the intaglio impression forces the ink into the fibers of the paper. The image is not only tactile as an overt security check, but once dry, the ink will be embedded in the paper.

Cronite’s Equipment and Inks – An Unbeatable System

Cronite flat stamping intaglio presses are the most cost effective way to produce an intaglio image. In addition to being vastly less expensive than a rotary intaglio system, Cronite presses are extremely versatile.

Cronite Presses Can:

Egngraved images are tactile

• Print latent images
• Print micro text
• Print guilloches
• Print multi-color intaglio images
• Print a raised image with more height than traditional rotary machinery can produce
• Blind emboss
• Hot foil stamp
• With an additional part, attach registered holograms

Combine Layers of Protection

As with any security printing operation, many layers of both overt and covert protection are added to make a document harder to reproduce. Another layer of protection is gained by using security inks. Cronite produces a wide range of inks which can be used in security operations. Please see our Security Ink page for a partial listing.

Cronite - World leader in high-quality specialized inks

Cronite produces all of the supplies and inks needed to produce elegant and secure papers on our Hi-Speed presses. The water based inks are environmentally friendly. They are a snap to clean up without the use of solvents. Cronite also manufactures offset inks and security inks for various printing applications including: rotary intaglio, flat stamping intaglio, and offset. 

High-Quality Specialized Inks

Cronite (and its sister companies) has a strong history of producing and developing high-quality specialized printing inks. We manufacture inks  for the flat stamping intaglio (engraved printing) industry as well as for offset printing methods.

Unique Inks that Fit Your Needs

Whether the need is for security inks or precise color matching of inks, we have precisely the inks and additives to do the printing job right. Please contact us to help select exactly which products work best for you.

Our High Standards of Manufacture

Each of our inks is formulated to meet consistently precise standards as to color, stability, and consistency [more]. Some are formulated to be environmentally friendly or for ease of clean up.

Intaglio Press

KB Flat Stamping Intaglio Inks

• Water based Acrylic
• Varnish Based
• Gloss
• Ink Additives

Precise Color Matching

Cronite Data System of Pure inks allows customers to make PMS matches in their shops.

Security Inks

• Flat Stamping Intaglio
• Rotary Intaglio
• Silk screen
• Offset Printing Inks

Burial Vault Paints

Offset Inks

Sheetfed and Web Presses

Ink Additives

Supplies

Cronite KB Inks for intaglio (flat stamping) presses

In addition to producing secure and unphotocopiable images, the Cronite Hi-Speed die stamping or flat stamping intaglio press can be used to produce elegant stationery and business identity programs. The elegant stationery produced on our machinery will make a lasting impression and get your customer’s message noticed. Engraved or intaglio printing is the finest of the graphic arts.

Cronite has developed and manufactures the highest quality flat stamping intaglio presses in the industry. Each press is the result of over 100 years of experience in the industry and is designed with the operator in mind.

“Operator friendly” machinery helps maximize employee productivity and makes the business run more smoothly and cost effectively. Cronite manufactures 4 versions of the flat stamping intaglio presses:

• The 3 x 8 ¾ Conventional Hi-Speed Press
• The 3 x 8 ¾ Short Stroke Hi-Speed Press
• The 5 x 9 Hi-Speed Press
• The 7 x 11 Hi-Speed Press

Cronite 5 x 9 Hi-speed Die Stamping Press

Each press can effortlessly handle paper stock of different thicknesses and sizes. In addition, perfect image registration can be obtained which results in effortless operation of the press. An average press operator can produce between 4,500 and 7,000 impressions per hour when used in conjunction with a feeder and drier.

The short stoke 3 x 8 ¾ press can run at higher speeds and has been operated at 10,000 impressions per hour.

Increase Output with Press Attachments

The 3 x 8 ¾,  5 x 9  and 7 x 11 presses can be fitted with a sheet feeder and Telestacker drier/conveyor. In addition, the 5 x 9 and 7 x 11 press can also be equipped with a continuous feeder which can be arranged to handle pin hole paper in pack to pack or rolls of paper. The continuous feeder is perfect for label and packaging applications.

Versatility

While a good investment on its own, a Cronite press system is also very versatile as it can be outfitted with attachments that allow hot foil stamping and the application of registered holograms.

In addition to our new press offerings, Cronite has an extensive list of used and reconditioned presses, feeders and driers.

Please contact Cronite for an updated list of available inventory.

Etch a Variety of Metals

The Model SEA Super-Etch Etching Machine is the best all around small etching machine at an incredibly low price. The best features of every etching machine ever made have gone into its design, giving the best controllable product at an affordable price.

This compact unit can be used to precisely powderless etch copper, magnesium and zinc as well as conventionally etching steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminum or nickel in thicknesses up to ½”.

Advantages of the Super Etch

• It is small in size, but can produce plates up to 12” x 12”
• Because of the small bath size, the Super Etch uses less acid and thereby lowers operating costs
• Side by side acid and rinse tanks make operation easy
• Super easy installation – just connect to a plug and water and you are ready to etch

The Super Etch will automatically etch with either a spray head or twin counter rotating paddle system, sizes up to 16″ x 16″ (stationary), or 12″ x 12″ with the optional rotary work holder.

Extra Options

The standard features of the Super Etch include a digital cycle timer, a digital temperature controller, a 600 watt heater, an observation window, a safety interlock, a low/high level alarm, a cooling coil, a hydrometer port, and a rinse tank. However, other options are available including a chiller, exhaust hood and blower, a fume scrubber, a neutralizer and rinse water evaporator, a 50 gallon remote etchant supply, a platform which also acts as a secondary containment, a rotating work holder, an oscillating spray head system, a variable speed paddle system, a tachometer for paddle speed, an etchant dispensing gun, and a twin opposing spray head system for etching both sides of a piece of metal.

The Super Etch is built with almost all pre-drilled holes to accept any option at a later date. Talk to us about your requirements. We also provide training for etching metal plates and dies. The normal training session takes 3 days.