| Printing Page: | Double Faced |
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| Printing Color: | More Than 10 Colors |
| Anilox Roller: | Ceramic Anilox Roller |
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| Specification | 14.5"(370) | 16.5"(420) | 20.5"(520) | 25.5"(650) |
| Max web width | 370mm | 430mm | 530mm | 660mm |
| Max pringting width | 350mm | 420mm | 520mm | 650mm |
| Max die-cutting width | 350mm | 420mm | 520mm | 650mm |
| Printing repeat length | 152-610mm | 152-610mm | 152-610mm | 152-610mm |
| Die-cutting repeat length | 290-610mm | 290-610mm | 290-610mm | 290-610mm |
| Max unwinding diameter | 1016mm | 1016mm | 1016mm | 1016mm |
| Max rewinding diameter | 1016mm/762mm | 1016mm/762mm | 1016mm/762mm | 1016mm/762mm |
| Gearing | 1/8cp | 1/8cp | 1/8cp | 1/8cp |
| Max printing speed | single servo motor driven/dual servo motor driven:200m/min | |||
| Drying mode | hot-air drying/IR drying/UV drying | |||
| Applicable ink | eco-friendly water-based ink/UV ink/Solvent ink | |||
| Q1: What is a flexographic printing machine? A: A flexographic printing machine uses flexible relief plates to print on a variety of substrates such as paper, plastic film, and metal foil. It is widely used in packaging, labels, and newspapers. |
| Q2: How does flexographic printing differ from other printing methods (e.g., offset, gravure)? A: Flexographic printing is faster, more cost-effective, and more versatile in terms of materials. Compared to gravure, it has lower plate-making costs. Compared to offset, it can print on a wider range of substrates. |
| Q3: What are the main components of a flexographic printing machine? A: Key components include the unwinding system, printing cylinders, anilox roller, doctor blade system, ink delivery system, drying units, rewinding system, and electronic control system. |
| Q4: What is an anilox roller and what is its function? A: The anilox roller transfers a consistent amount of ink to the printing plate. Its cell count, angle, and volume directly affect ink density and print quality. |
| Q5: What types of ink are used in flexographic printing? A: Mainly water-based and UV inks. These are more environmentally friendly than solvent-based inks and offer fast drying times, especially suitable for food packaging. |
| Q6: How is registration accuracy maintained in flexographic printing? A: Through servo motors, tension control systems, and automatic registration control technology that ensure precise alignment between color stations. |
| Q7: How to deal with ink spots or smudges during printing? A: Check the cleanliness of the anilox roller, inspect the plate for damage, and ensure the ink is free of impurities or bubbles. Replace filters if necessary. |
| Q8: What routine maintenance does a flexo press require? A: Regular cleaning of the ink system, inspection and replacement of worn doctor blades, lubrication of moving parts, tension system calibration, and scheduled part replacements. |
| Q9: What materials are suitable for flexographic printing? A: Plastic films (e.g., PE, BOPP), paper, aluminum foil, self-adhesive materials, paper bags, paper cups, and corrugated board. |
| Q10: What kinds of products are typically printed using flexo? A: Food packaging bags, beverage labels, hygiene product packaging, tissue wrap, courier bags, wrapping paper, and more. |
| Q11: What factors should be considered when choosing a flexo press? A: Consider printing width, number of color units, printing speed, level of automation, online inspection capabilities, and after-sales support. |
| Q12: Is flexographic plate-making expensive? A: Flexo plate-making is cheaper than gravure but slightly more expensive than offset. However, modern digital plate-making improves efficiency and reduces long-term costs. |
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