Central drum flexographic press MASTER CI

8-colorten-colorfor plastic film

Overview
The MASTER CI integrates advanced automation and modular engineering in CI flexo printing to deliver high productivity, process stability and flexible operation regardless of operator skill. Integrated robotics enable automated press setup and sleeve/shaft handling.

Key benefits

• Modular design for rapid installation and commissioning in under 4 weeks
• Flexible architecture: manual sleeve change or automated replacement of shafted elements and sleeves with smartDROID
• smartCLEAN II on-board washing with individual wash-up for fast doctor-blade changes and reduced make-ready time
• smartCOL color matching to measure LAB values before printing, minimizing ink use and simplifying setup
• Combined shaft and shaftless winder design for versatile handling across run lengths
• Automatic high-speed splice in under 2 minutes from reel loading to splice-ready, reducing substrate waste
• smartTHREAD web threading from unwinder to rewinder in under 3 minutes
• smartGPS II for digital proofing and offline quality checks
• High production speed up to 800 m/min

Ground-breaking technologies for exceptional productivity

• Modular press concept for fast field deployment
• smartDROID automated shaft and sleeve handling
• smartCLEAN II on-board washing and rapid individual wash-up
• smartCOL color matching system to cut ink consumption
• Sophisticated winder combining shafted and shaftless operation
• Fast, low-waste automatic splicing
• smartTHREAD for rapid web threading
• smartGPS II for digital proofing and job preparation
• Production capability up to 800 m/min

Repeatable and consistent print quality & sustainable operation

• Optimized machine configuration and exclusive technical solutions for stable, repeatable performance
• New print decks with automatic bearing block solutions for enhanced stability
• Innovative plate cylinder and anilox shaft concept combined with sleeve-cylinder handling
• Direct torque drives on multiple sections for precise control
• Quick-change, two-piece doctor blade chamber for easy handling
• CI-Cleaner system cleaning the CI drum during production
• Energy-saving modules for reduced consumption

Digitalized production workflow and connected services

• Job Recipe Management System for a digital workflow from file to finished reel, creating a digital twin of produced reels
• smartTOOL fully automatic tool management
• smartCAL automatic calibration and monitoring of main production and service data
• Predictive maintenance to replace wear parts before failure
• Connected Services and remote performance management

Main processed material

• Paper
• Film
• Aluminium foil
• Laminates
• Non-woven

End-use categories

• Beverages — Juices & soft drinks
• Beverages — Water
• Food — Dairy products
• Food — Dry food & snacks
• Food — Fresh food
• Food — Frozen & chilled food
• Food — Pet food
• Home & office — Household & laundry
• Personal care — Healthcare

Technologies / Quality control

• Digital Inspection Table (flexpack) and other inline inspection technologies
• smartGPS graphic positioning system for set-up redefined
• Digital proofing and offline quality checks (smartGPS II)

Technical specifications

• Web width: 1300 - 2200 mm
• Speed: Max. 800 m/min
• Web tension: 20 - 350 N or 40 - 500 N
• Reel diameter (shaftless winder): 1000 / 1300 mm
• Reel diameter (shafted winder): 1020 - 1300 mm
• Number of colours: 8 - 10
• Print cylinder repeat: 370 - 1250 mm