Flexographic printing & converting

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The new generation CENTRAFLEX is possibly the most compact 6 Colour flexographic press on the market, with unrivalled standard features. Without modification, the CENTRAFLEX will print and convert unsupported film substrates through to labels, tags & heavy board. The Central Impression concept is a proven success for all ranges of materials and specialist applications. The all-new, highly efficient drying system allows press speeds comparable with most in-line converting equipment The print stations are supplied with a quick-change ink cartridge system, whilst anilox rolls may be changed in seconds, all without the need for tools. Versatility is also a key feature of the CENTRAFLEX, with Reverse Print, Rotary Cold Foil, Turn-Bar, Lamination and a host of other production enhancing facilities available.

CENTRAFLEX 250

• Up to 6 colours, or 5 plus 1
• 260mm web width, with 250mm print width -^
• Press speeds in excess of 70 metres per minute
• Compact, multi-colour, flexo printing & converting press
• Central impression design for excellent print registration
• Constantly rotating anilox rolls and automatic plate throw off

OPERATIONAL FEATURES

The CENTRAFLEX is supplied with splice table & web guide as standard. The unwind can be installed within the main body of the press for those with space restrictions, or supplied with a dedicated large capacity unwind module. The print stations, located around the central drum, each have a self-contained quick-change ink cartridge, with ink pan, metering roll and reverse angle doctor blade. No tools are required to remove or exchange cartridges. Anilox rolls can be removed within seconds . Automatic plate throw off & constant turning anilox rolls are standard features, whilst twin nip roll drives ensure print register is fully stable on any substrate type, including unsupported films. The standard drying system uses progressive infra-red units, with lamp intensity matched to press speed. Concentrated impinged air assists drying on the substrate, with excess air being exhausted away from the web. U.V drying can be added for varnish applications. The Die Section module allows up to 3 Rotary stations to be supplied, plus a sheeting station for roll to sheet applications. This module also includes a dedicated slitting station.
One or two rewind turrets can by supplied with direct torque drives, suitable for film, label, tag and board substrates. Both the print and die stations have full register adjustment in linear and lateral directions.

CENTRAFLEX STANDARD FEATURES

• Unwind
• Web guide
• Splice table
• Print stations
• Quick change ink cartridges & anilox rolls
• Doctor blade cassettes
• Infrared interstation dryers
• Rotary die stations
• Slitting
• Waste rewind
• Rotary die sheeter station
• Rewind

CENTRAFLEX OPTIONS

• External unwind module
• Corona treater
• Web cleaner
• 4,5 or 6 colour configurations
• Reverse print facilty (1+5 colours)
• Video inspection system
• U.v dryer
• Additional varnish station (allows 6+1)
• Chill roll systems
• Turn bar (2+3 colours max)
• Cold foil(foilflex)
• Lamination unwind
• Aditional waste rewind
• Additional rotary die station
• Die adaptors
• Rotary dies
• Sprocket punch
• Automatic stacker systems (shingle type or bottom up)
• Additional crush slitters
• Back scoring system (back slitting)
• Fan folder
• Additional rewind turret
• Print cylinders & gears
• Tint rolls
• Video platemounter (see platemate)
• Ceramic anilox roll

CENTRAFLEX SPECIFICATION

 

REWIND
REWIND ROLL DIAMETER	610mm
AIR CORE	75mm
REWIND TURRETS	ONE SUPPLIED, 2nd OPTIONAL
INDEPENDENT DRIVE MOTOR	YES

 

 

ROTARY SLITTING
PACING ROLL
HARDENED SLITTER ANVIL
PNEUMATIC CRUSH SLITTERS	2 Supplied (more available as option)

 

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DRIVE
MOTOR SIZE	5 H.P Minimum
MAX SPEED	(0 to 400F/Min) 0 TO 120 Mts/Min

SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL	380/415V, 3 Phase, 35 Amp
AIR SUPPLY	MINIMUM OF 100 PSI, 6 CFM, CLEAN AIR
(Additional volume air supply is required when using options such as Turn Bar, Delam-Relam, Silk Screen, and Ink Pumps etc)

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