$100,000 flat bed recomendations

[jhovard]

$100,000 flatbed recomendations

Hello,
I'm looking for advice on creating a short list for a $100,000 uv flatbed printer,
We're currently running 4 old Mammoth hybrids printing at 26 sq. ft. an hour. They're old and parts are disappearing fast.
We're printing on wood panels and need about 200 sq ft an hour in mid range of quality.
The key concern is reliability, it's the #1 issue in our decision, we'll be in production 8 hours a day. Color just needs to be close. So far I have these two on the list:
CET 500Q
HP Scitex FB500

Any others we should consider? Any advice would be appreciated.

JH

 

[Circleville Signs]

I can't speak from personal experience, but you may want to talk to a MM here by the name is Insignia Signs about their experience with the CET machine...

 

[Gino]

Welcome from PA.........................

 

[Letterbox Mike]

We have a CET 500H and are happy with it. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

 

[artbot]

i doubt you'll need the Q series. the heads in that machine cost a fortune ($4500 each?) and they don't lay down a thick layer of ink. you will get for more than enough resolution at 720x720 and you get a lot better looking product from a thicker ink lay down.