In flexible packaging, consistent print quality and fast job changeover are critical to meeting tight delivery windows. A Gearless CI flexo press removes the gear train and drives each print deck with an independent servo motor. This design enables infinite repeat length adjustment within the machine’s range, making it a strong choice for short-run film, label, and shrink sleeve work. The Gearless central impression flexo press configuration further improves register stability on stretchable substrates by keeping the web tightly held against the central drum. A Shaftless CI flexo press eliminates shaft and keyway wear, which reduces maintenance downtime and improves repeatability. With a Full servo CI flexo press, operators gain closed-loop tension control, automatic pre-registration, and recipe-driven job recall. These features lower make-ready waste and allow converters to shift from one repeat length to another in minutes rather than hours.
The flexible packaging gearless CI flexo machine is built for high-volume converting of LDPE, HDPE, BOPP, PET, CPP, aluminum foil, and coated paper. Its construction centers on a thermally stable central impression drum, lightweight sleeve-based print and anilox cylinders, and precision linear guides on each color deck. Operators can select 8, 10, or 12 color stations depending on the graphics complexity. The machine supports water-based, solvent-based, and UV/LED UV inks, with dryers configured to match the application.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Web width range | 600 mm – 1,450 mm |
| CI drum diameter | 1,200 mm / 1,400 mm |
| Repeat length | 330 mm – 950 mm |
| Max printing speed | 300 m/min – 350 m/min |
| Register accuracy | ±0.05 mm |
| Color stations | 8 / 10 / 12 |
| Unwind/rewind diameter | Up to 1,000 mm |
| Drying system | High-velocity hot air, gas or electric |
| Ink system | Chamber doctor blade, automatic viscosity control |
| Sleeve change | Quick-change carbon fiber sleeves |