• HENGHAO Machinery
• Mickey
• 2024-12-05

Flexographic Printing Machine Structure

A flexographic printing machine designed for high-efficiency label or packaging production consists of several essential components. The following structure details the primary units, including additional advanced features for lamination, waste removal, die-cutting, and rewinding processes:

1. Unwinding Unit
Purpose: Feeds material (substrate) into the machine from a large roll.
Key Features: Equipped with tension control and guide rollers to maintain alignment.

2. Infeed Unit
Purpose: Ensures smooth and accurate feeding of material into the printing stations.

3. Printing Stations
Purpose: The core area where each color is printed onto the substrate using photopolymer plates.

Components:
Anilox Roller: Controls the amount of ink applied.
Plate Cylinder: Holds the printing plate.
Doctor Blade: Removes excess ink from the anilox roller.

4. Cold Laminating Unit
Purpose: Applies a protective film over the printed material without heat, enhancing durability and visual appeal.
Components: Laminate roll, adhesive application, pressure rollers.

5. Drying System
Purpose: Dries the ink between stations using air or UV, preventing smudging and preparing the material for further processing.


6. Die-Cutting Station
Purpose: Cuts the printed material into specific shapes (like labels) after printing.
Components: Rotary die and cutting cylinders that press the material into shapes.

7. Waste Removal Device
Purpose: Automatically removes excess material post-die cutting, ensuring clean product output.

8. Rewinding Unit
Purpose: Collects the finished product into rolls after printing and die-cutting.
Key Features: Rewinds with proper tension control for a smooth final product.

9. Outfeed Unit
Purpose: Stabilizes material flow after processing to prepare for rewinding or post-production handling.

10. Control System
Purpose: Controls machine operations, such as tension, speed, and alignment, often with computer-assisted systems for precision.

Customizable Features:

1. Label Flexographic Printing Machine + Die-Cutting Machine
This setup combines advanced flexo printing technology with a die-cutting machine, allowing for efficient production of custom labels. The integration of these two machines streamlines the workflow, enabling users to print and cut labels in one seamless process. Watch the machine in action here.
To view machine details click here: 9 Colors Flexo Label Printing Machine

2. Paper Cup Printing + Die-Cutting Machine
This configuration is designed for the production of paper cups, featuring a printing unit for high-quality graphics and a die-cutting station for precise cup shape cutting. This combination ensures that the printed designs are perfectly aligned with the cup shapes, maximizing efficiency and reducing waste. See the process in this video here.
To view machine details click here: Paper Cup Flexo Printing Machine with Punching Inline



These customizable options allow businesses to tailor their production lines to specific needs, enhancing operational efficiency and product quality.
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