Rotogravure printing press

for plasticsfor plastic filmfor BOPP film

Product overview
A Customized Rotogravure Printing Machine provides adaptability and precision tailored to specific substrates, printing colors and speed requirements. It is engineered for optimal pressure control, minimal waste and energy efficiency, capable of handling ultra-thin films as well as heavy-duty materials. The equipment is customizable per client needs to adjust parameters flexibly for personalized printing. Category: Gravure printing machine. Printing materials include OPP, BOPP, CPP, PE, PET, PVC and NY films. Register accuracy: ≤±0.1mm.

Key advantages

• Substrate versatility: consistent printing quality across OPP, BOPP, CPP, PE, PET, PVC and NY; custom pressure control to prevent stretching, wrinkling or web breaks.
• Exceptional registration accuracy: achieves color alignment with register accuracy ≤±0.1mm using advanced Automatic Register Control (ARC) systems, reducing start-up waste.
• Energy efficiency: drying tunnels are designed for specific ink types and solvent recovery; options include thermal oil, steam or electric drying to minimize energy consumption while maximizing drying effectiveness.
• Modular scalability: configurations from 2 to 12+ color stations; reversible printing units and modular design support evolving production needs.
• Quick changeover: trolley-type quick-change systems and sleeve-type impression rollers enable changeovers in approximately 30–45 minutes.

Technical excellence & manufacturing strength
Over 220 machines are produced annually in a 30,000 m² assembly workshop. Core components are manufactured in-house using multiple machining centers. Design and production emphasize in-house engineering, R&D and strict quality standards to ensure each machine meets production and reliability goals.

Quality control
Factory Acceptance Testing and quality controls include:

• Static and dynamic balancing – gravure cylinders balanced to G2.5 grade to prevent vibration at maximum speeds.
• Register accuracy testing – verification that ARC systems maintain <0.1mm accuracy during speed changes.
• Residual solvent analysis – gas chromatography checks to ensure proper drying efficiency.
• Temperature uniformity checks – thermal mapping to prevent hot spots in drying tunnels.
• Tension fluctuation monitoring – splice points meet preset tolerances to prevent web breaks.

Applications

• Flexible food packaging: handles multi-layer laminates and barrier films including aluminum foil and nylon without delamination; residual solvent levels typically remain low to meet food safety limits.
• Decorative laminates: heavy-duty unwind/rewind stands and specialized impression rollers for realistic textures and superior tonal range (e.g., wood grain printing).
• Pharmaceutical packaging: clean-room compatible configurations and solvent-free adhesive capabilities with minimal pinhole defects for product integrity.

Technical specifications
Parameter: Specification
Printing Materials: OPP, BOPP, CPP, PE, PET, PVC, NY
Register Accuracy: ≤±0.1mm
Drive System: Servo-driven ELS (Electronic Line Shaft) or MLS (Mechanical Line Shaft)
Printing Speed: 250m/min to 400m/min (customizable)
Color Stations: 2 to 12+ stations (modular configuration)
Tension Control: Closed-loop system with pneumatic dancing rollers and load cells
Drying System: Intelligent 'L' shaped or straight-line chambers with LEL monitoring
Control System: PLC with customizable PID algorithms
Quality Standards: ISO 9001, CE Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Printing materials: OPP, BOPP, CPP, PE, PET, PVC, NY
• Register accuracy: ≤±0.1mm
• Drive system: Servo-driven ELS or MLS
• Printing speed: 250–400 m/min (customizable)
• Color stations: Modular 2 to 12+ stations
• Tension control: Closed-loop with pneumatic dancing rollers and load cells
• Drying system: 'L' shaped or straight-line chambers with LEL monitoring
• Control: PLC with customizable PID algorithms
• Quality standards: ISO 9001, CE Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC