FLEXOPRESS

SUPERIOR FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PRESSES

Our advanced flexographic press systems allow for the economic and reliable production of unique packaging required of mass market consumption. Designed, developed and maintained solely by Flexopress. The presses we build are created to offer a range of markets the reliable flexographic press printing solution they require. These markets include, but not exclusively: Retail, Food, Logistics, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Textiles and service industries.

FLEXOPRESS Services

As our systems are built to order we are able offer a range of flexographic press print configurations. Capable of handling a variety of volumes, easily capable of managing images and data with complete ease. The Flexopress systems are highly efficient and able to handle the entire press printing process; Colour, UV drying, pre-coating, printing and over varnish, in line converting and finishing system.
Flexopress machines can integrate both mono and colour digital engines with a variety of configurations to perfectly suit specific tasks. Designed and engineered to be incredibly reliable and highly efficient. Minimising production related costs at all times (energy, waste reduction and running costs).

KDO & K2 SPARES

Our systems are designed and built entirely by us here at Flexopress. Ensuring the quality Flexopress design runs through every part of each of our systems.

FLEXOPRESS PARTS / PRODUCTS

We build all of our systems entirely to order and to specification. This allows us to maintain exceptionally high standards throughout the press build.

FLEXOPRESS INSTALLATION

Upon completion of the design and manufacture of your bespoke flexographic press we offer a range of installation services. Please speak with us for more information.

FLEXOPRESS SUPPORT

Flexopress offer a variety of support services. These include remote diagnostics, updates and system support. If efficiency is crucial for your business we offer ongoing support services.

About FLEXOPRESS

After the acquisition of the KDO and K2 range of printing presses, Flexopress Ltd are proud to present, A range of narrow web flexographic Printing presses and ancillary equipment which are compatible with the KDO and K2 range, the tooling is interchangeable with our “FLEXOPRESS” range.

Flexopress Range

The highly efficient FlexoPress Range – short web path for printing top quality self-adhesive labels, unsupported paper, tickets, tags,
aluminium foil, flexible packaging materials from 25 to 250 microns (0.001” to 0.010”) and light weight cartons up to 300gsm

Unwind

Strong double side frame unit, 1 meter dia roll capacity (40”) with closed loop automatic web tension control, one cantilever 76mm (3”) diameter air shaft – 50kg load rating (110lbs), electronic web edge guide with sensor for clear and opaque materials with inline pneumatic splice table, web cleaner with anti-static for cleaning both sides of the web – top and bottom.

Laminating

Fixed position lamination unit for UV over lamination at the last print station or, self-adhesive lamination at the die station.

Print stations

Modular construction (two print stations per module) made from precision cast aluminium tooling plate with strong one-piece 20mm (7/8”) thick side frames that are CNC machined to a high tolerance. The print stations themselves are a two roll flexographic system incorporating a non-foam and non-splash inking system with fast action print cylinders running in precision needle bearings.

Digital print

Single colour UV ink jet 210mm wide print swathe, ideal for A4 document printing, transactional mailing, multiple lane bar coding, numbering and printing variable data on the fly up to 60m/min

Control

Simple and easy to use Colour touch screen HMI, PLC controlled.

Cold foil

Moveable cold foil / lamination unit mounted on a rail above the press which can be positioned at any print station.

Die Cutting

Three rotary die cutting stations each one with independent side adjustment 10mm (3/8”) having 12” repeat through hardened (63 Rockwell)
anvil rollers that can be removed easily for top and bottom die cutting. The anvils run in precision deep groove needle bearings. Length register adjustment 360 degrees by advancing or, retarding the servo motor (or, eccentric roller on mechanical press).

Slitting

Three air operated rotary crush cut slitters with side adjustment.

Rewinding

1 meter dia roll capacity (40”) two cantilever product rewind airshafts 76mm (3”) dia. with electronic web tension control. Single cantilever
waste matrix airshaft 76mm (3”) dia. – 50kg load rating (110lbs) with electronic web tension control.

Dryers

Fully automatic UV dryer after each print station with variable power up to 160w/cm.

Specification

Max printing and die cutting width: 255mm (10”), 340mm (13”),410mm (16”), 440mm (17”), 510mm (20”)
Max printing and die cutting repeat:
518 mm (20”)
Min printing and die cutting repeat:
152 mm (6”)
Max roll diameter unwind and rewind:
1 metre (40”)
Max speed: 150 m/min
(495 ft/min)
Print station gears:
Precision spur or helical gears 1/8 C.P 20 degree P.A.
Die station gears:
Precision spur gears 1/8 C.P 20 degree P.A.
Electrical supply:
380 – 460 volts 50Hz 3 phase + Earth + Neutral
Compressed air supply:
6 l/min @ 6 bar (0.3 CFM, 85 PSI)

Gallery

Recently built machines and projects carefully crafted in the Flexopress workshop

Get In Touch

Thank you for taking the time to visit us here at Flexopress. We offer systems and support globally and would be more than happy to assist you with all your flexographic press related queries.

For all your support or development related enquires contact us here. If the matter is urgent please complete the contact for and select ‘URGENT’ and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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