Central drum flexographic press VISTAFLEX II

8-colorten-colorfor plastic film

At a glance

• Fully-automated job changeovers with two independent robots
• Extremely high production output
• Pre-Make-Ready function of unused decks for quick changeovers
• Large print widths up to 2,200 mm (86.5 in)
• Repeats up to 1,250 mm (49.2 in)
• Enhanced robust printing decks for exceptional print quality even at 800 m/min production speed
• Fully-integrated automation systems for intuitive handling
• Packaging 4.0 ready

Applications

• All food and non-food flexible packaging
• For film, paper, laminates and non-woven substrates
• Designed for solvent or water-based inks
• Downstream units for flexo/rotogravure printing, lacquering and lamination
• Special applications, e.g., non-wovens and breathable film printing with high-speed inline slitting

Product information
The new VISTAFLEX II is the central impression press for wide and ultra-wide webs, long print repeats and high outputs featuring a unique mandrel and sleeve handling concept.

Key features and functions:

• VISTA-PORT robots for completely automated changeovers at the push of a button
• Changeover of unused decks while the press is running
• Preparation and storage of all print sleeves and anilox rollers for up to four subsequent jobs in the VISTA-PORT storage system
• Extremely high print speeds and overall productivity
• EASY automation modules for impression and register setting as well as color matching
• VISION system for web monitoring and defect detection
• TURBOCLEAN ADVANCED / E: efficient inking and washing system with diaphragm or electric pumps for fastest changeovers and minimized ink loss
• Available with the RUBY IoT platform coupled with Connect 4 Flow for automated smart job queueing and optimized workflow

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VISTAFLEX II L | VISTAFLEX II X
Color decks: 8 / 10 | 8
Print widths: 1,300 - 1,650 mm (51 in - 65 in) | 2,000 - 2,200 mm (78.75 in - 86.5 in)
Repeat length: max. 1,250 mm (49.2 in) | max. 1,250 mm (49.2 in)
Press Speed: 600 / 800 m/min (1,960 / 2,620 ft/min) | 600 / 800 m/min (1,960 / 2,620 ft/min)

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Central impression (CI) press design with field-proven satellite deck design for optimized flow of forces and high print quality even at 800 m/min
• Extra robust, high-precision bearing system for heavy duty print jobs
• Two integrated high-speed robots for fully-automated job changeovers
• Pre-Make-Ready: preparation and storage of cylinders/sleeves for up to four subsequent jobs while the press is running
• Simultaneous plate cylinder changes and wash-up cycles for rapid set up and minimal downtime
• Fast impression and register setting; fast color matching via integrated automation modules
• RFID system for digital identification of base mandrels, anilox rollers and plate sleeves, enabling automated cylinder changes and safe handling with no mix-ups
• Connection to RUBY IoT System and optional Link to customer ERP for automated smart job queueing
• Suitable for film, paper, laminates and non-woven substrates; supports solvent or water-based inks
• Supports downstream units for flexo/rotogravure printing, lacquering and lamination
• Optional TURBOCLEAN ADVANCED or TURBOCLEAN E inking and washing systems for fastest changeovers and reduced ink loss