Mona's Machinery Blog

  MGF Services is offering a 2007 Drent Goebel Vision. This press has very attractive features for the Commercial Printing and Packaging Industries – multiple variable finished formats off one press platform. The press works with UV or Gas Ovens and has the ability to print on a range of substrates. Dot for dot the most productive, all-inclusive printing system available. 10 Units with Auto Inkling System 2 Four Roller Chill Units Three Turn Bar Assemblies with Crossover Bridge Inline Die-Cutting Unit Inline Sheeter 4" - 28 1/3" GEC Rewinder Color Control Console & so much more! Contact me for a complete equipment list or more details.  Mona

Do you have equipment that is idle, taking up space, or needing to upgrade? I have solutions for you. Contact me directly for a FREE consult. Let's create magic! Abracadabra. Yes, we really can make all your surplus equipment disappear. Here’s the latest featured press in our inventory. This Mark Andy Model 2200 is very clean, in excellent condition, and offers a large range of benefits. • Primary Unwind 36” • 8 Print Stations • 2 AAA Light Touch UV Units • 4 Die Stations • 2 Waste Rewind Towers • Secondary Unwind used for Lamination Films • Dual Spindle Rewind • Full Set of 8 Anilox Rolls • Plow Folder • And So Much More! Contact me for a complete equipment list or more details. Mona

Hi everyone! Happy 4th of July. During these uncertain times, I feel we need a reason to celebrate even more than ever this year. I'd love to hear your success stories. Here's one of ours to get us started. No matter what type of planned maintenance project you have, if you don’t have a good schedule it will fail. MGF Services is no stranger when it comes to planning a time table for a pre-planned maintenance project. One of our recent projects was recovering 30+ ink metering rolls for a Sunday 2000 press with our Rilsan coating. This project started off with some flexible dates for completion but as we got closer to the start, the timeframe for delivery became very tight due to shifting schedules of personnel needed to install the ink metering rolls. Working backwards from the customer’s deadline date for installation to get the press up and running, we sent partial orders to keep the installers moving without interruption. At the end of the project, w...

I have been working with printing and packaging companies' maintenance departments for 40 years. Our company's policies and procedures continue transitioning to keep up with the ever-changing requirements, solutions, and challenges to get the job done. Depending on the type of business industry you serve, there will be projects that have "The Murphy's Law" trophy. Let's face it, our communication process can get lost down the supply chain, and when something goes wrong everyone goes into PANIC mode. Developing a partnership as part of your supply chain, we can identify potential modifications that improve the performance and in most cases reduce out-of-pocket expenses. In the case of the hardened slitter rollers shown, WE SAVE THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER 40% WHEN COMPARED TO OEM COSTS . Keys to a Successful Maintenance Project:  Identify the details Communicate with team decision-makers Plan in advance with your supply chain and logistics Confi...

In today’s technology, thermal coatings have become Surface Engineered Solutions,  which can be overwhelming to companies looking for repair or new applications.  Things to consider:  Materials-substrate/coating/sealer  Temperature-Processing/operating  Shape of part-line of sight  Size of part to be coated  Coating thickness  Operating environment  What are you trying to accomplish?  Wear resistance  Corrosion/chemical resistance  Traction  Release  Low friction  Conductivity-electrical/thermal  Dimension restoration  Abradable surface  My company, MGF Services, provides a large selection of coatings, competitive pricing and reliable service. We have been helping our clients with Surface Coating services in the manufacturing industry for decades. We specialize in all types of chrome and specialty coatings & treatments. Cl...