The two Swiss family-owned companies NBS AG, Nickel Betriebsanlagen + Systeme, and BOGRAMA AG start a partnership collaboration with the installation of an NBS-ASSUGO extraction system for rotary punching machines.
NBS is known for its individualized extraction and disposal systems. Under the strategic motto "convincingly versatile", concepts have been elaborated for more than 20 years which are not standard but specifically tailored to each individual customer requirement profile. The fact that this is not just a salesman's phrase is proven once again by the successfully launched cooperation with BOGRAMA. The machine manufacturer has been successful for many years in the field of innovative die cutting systems for print finishing. With the extension to the business location completed last year, they gained more production and sales space. There is now plenty of space in the new demonstration room for live demonstrations for potential customers.
A topic that should not be neglected during die cutting is the disposal of the die cutting grids. Thus, the know-how of the company NBS was chosen and a compact suction model type "ASSUGO" was invested in for the showroom.
A promising concept
Tobias Nickel, Sales Manager and Member of the Management Board of NBS, launched the project with Iwan Bochsler, Managing Director of BOGRAMA: "Two requirements of BOGRAMA had to be met. Firstly, the removal of the paper/cardboard chips after the shredder, and secondly, dust-free separation. For both we had solutions ready to hand". The first test trials were carried out and it quickly became clear that this concept must not remain an in-house solution under any circumstances. It was agreed that potential and existing customers should also benefit from an efficient extraction and disposal solution. Thus, the ASSUGO was born.
The ASSUGO unit is a developed concept that impresses with:
- Maximum possible compression
- Minimum required floor space
- Filtration of the air containing dust
- Modular expandable
- Mobile relocatable
- Economic cost-benefit investment
"Many companies in the graphic arts industry are challenged on a daily basis to optimize their productions, make the best possible use of their space and compensate for staff shortages. With our ASSUGO, we support these companies in solving waste disposal in the most efficient way," adds Tobias Nickel. By compressing the waste in the compacting screw, all the air is squeezed out of the material, and a bulk density of about three times that of the containers is achieved. This means that there is no need to set up large presses, which require a lot of space and also mean a higher investment sum.
A customizable concept
As usual with NBS, the "ASSUGO" concept is not a standard solution, but can be individually adapted to the customer's needs. "With the ASSUGO, we have the option of attaching up to 4 BSR punching machines. It is important that the concept is designed correctly from the outset. NBS has done an excellent job of this and we are delighted to be able to demonstrate this successful overall concept to our customers and interested parties," adds Iwan Bochsler.
The next big industry event is Drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf. It is quite possible that the combined "die cutter and ASSUGO" system will be on show.
