ACUBREATHE®

LASER MICRO-PERFORATING FOR BREATHABLE PACKAGING

Laser micro-perforating solutions for easy-breathe, easy-fill and easy-pack packaging. From
gas transmission to moisture release, AcuBreathe® laser micro-perforating can be tailored
to fit a range of material types and thicknesses.

Preco is a leading provider of laser processing systems and contract production services in
the flexible packaging industry. Preco patented laser beam compression software will allow
micro-perforations at rates 3 times faster than industry standards.

BEAM COMPRESSION EFFICIENT CLEAN ACCURATE

High speed perforation with Preco
patented laser beam compression
unit (BCU) on the left. Without BCU
on the right.
Air is removed quickly during filling.
Micro-perforations allow air to
escape while containing product.
Packages are more compressed
and stack better.
Heat energy seals the edge of the This is an example of laser
holes making them stronger. microperforation next to a dime.
No slugs remain on the film. Hole diameter shown is .114 mm.

Providing Laser, Die Cutting, Laminating and Screen Printing Solutions

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PRECO LASER TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGES

Non-contact processing
Eliminates inconsistencies of knives and mechanical
perforators. Safety Pin

Various materials and thicknesses

Process a variety of packaging materials ranging
in thickness to 12 mil.
.076mm .114mm .178mm .254mm .304mm .381mm
Laser edge sealing
Eliminates uncontrolled tear tendencies associated
with mechanical or electrostatic perforating. Hole Diameter

Customizable equipment
Laser systems operate as stand alone units or can
be integrated into an existing production line.

Ramp up / Ramp down control

Eliminates scrap caused by overpowering of material Steered beam micro-perforating Fixed beam micro-perforating
at slower than normal processing speeds.

Quick setup and pattern change

Easy to use Windows® based software enables
adjustable micro-perforation hole size and spacing.

Vision alignment and registration

Registers eyespots before processing and aligns
process pattern and process spacing.

ACUBREATHE® SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

System Type Model Laser Setup Beams Capability
Web Direction WD100/2 100 watts Dual Fixed Beams 2 (std.) * Speeds to 457.2m / min
Web Direction WD200/2 200 watts Dual Fixed Beams 2 (std.) * Speeds to 457.2m / min
Web Direction WD400/2 400 watts Dual Fixed Beams 2 (std.) * Speeds to 457.2m / min
High Speed Perf HSP50 50 watts Single Fixed Beam 1 (std.) * 0.0762mm - 0.3048mm holes at speeds to 457.2m / min
High Speed Perf HSP100 100 watts Single Fixed Beam 1 (std.) * 0.0762mm - 0.3048mm holes at speeds to 457.2m / min
Cross Web CW100 100 watts Single Galvo 1 (std.) * Speeds to 304.8m / min
Cross Web CW200 200 watts Single or Dual Galvos 1 or 2 (std.) * Speeds to 304.8m / min
Cross Web CW400 400 watts Single or Dual Galvos 1 or 2 (std.) * Speeds to 304.8m / min

Note: Speeds dependent on material, web width and pattern repeat

* Other configurations available per application

CONTRACT MANUFACTURING SERVICES

Preco Contract Manufacturing Services will process your short and long run scoring and perforating applications
in-house. This full service laser processing provider offers application expertise, quality assurance and
guaranteed quick delivery.

PRECO WORLDWIDE LOCATIONS

Preco, Inc. Headquarters Preco, Inc. Preco LMI, AB Preco-Europe, Inc. Preco-Miwa
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CANTERBURY, UK
+44.1.227.473.900
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