Rotogravure printing press

for plasticsfor plastic filmfor BOPP film

Overview
The Intelligent Rotogravure Printing Machine by Shaanxi Beiren integrates electronic line shaft (ELS) architecture with Industry 4.0 controls to deliver precise, high-speed rotogravure printing for flexible and laminated packaging. The system features independent servo motors per print unit, digital recipe management and IoT-enabled diagnostics for minimized setup time and consistent production quality.

Main features

• Electronic Line Shaft (ELS) drive with independent servo motors per print unit
• Register accuracy ≤±0.1 mm
• PLC control with recipe database and digital twin integration
• One-touch setup and pre-registration reducing startup waste (from 500+ m to <50 m)
• Automated viscosity control and intelligent drying with variable air volume and LEL monitoring
• 7–9 motor vector tension control per unit and advanced motion controllers for uniform web tension
• IoT diagnostics with remote/online monitoring
• Designed for operating speeds of 300–600 m/min and web widths up to 2500 mm (model dependent)

Versatile material handling
The machine supports a broad range of substrates and adapts tension and handling parameters automatically for each material type.

• OPP, BOPP, CPP films
• PE and PET substrates
• PVC and nylon (NY)
• Ultra-thin films down to 10 µm
• Heavy-duty decorative substrates

Applications

• High-barrier food packaging: multi-layer laminates for retort and vacuum pouches, compatible with high-heat drying and sterilization workflows
• Pharmaceutical packaging: printing on aluminum foils for cold-form blister packs, supporting heat-seal lacquers and micro-text anti-counterfeiting features
• Decorative laminates: ultra-wide web production with intelligent registration to compensate for substrate expansion
• Flexible retail packaging: snack bags, stand-up pouches and other flexible formats requiring precise graphics and color consistency

Quality, efficiency and sustainability
Each unit undergoes Factory Acceptance Testing including dynamic registration stability, turret splicer full-speed trials, laser vibrometer cylinder checks and solvent retention analysis to meet food-safety requirements when applicable. Intelligent drying and variable frequency drives reduce energy use (≈30% vs traditional systems) and support water-based ink processes.

Technical specifications

• Register Accuracy: ≤±0.1 mm
• Operating Speed: 300–600 m/min
• Printing Materials: OPP, BOPP, CPP, PE, PET, PVC, NY
• Drive System: Electronic Line Shaft (ELS) with independent servo motors
• Tension Control: 7–9 motor vector control per unit
• Changeover Time: Under 15 minutes with one-touch setup
• Drying System: Intelligent air volume control with LEL monitoring
• Control Interface: PLC with recipe database and digital twin integration
• Maximum Web Width: Up to 2500 mm (model dependent)
• Key Feature: Automated precise control with IoT diagnostics and remote monitoring