Four-Color Flexo Printing Die Cutter
The Four-Color Flexo Printing Die Cutter is an inline converting system engineered for high-volume corrugated board processing. It integrates vacuum-transfer sheet feeding, four independent flexographic printing units, and a rotary die-cutter to transform raw corrugated cardboard (Flute types: A, B, C, E, AB, BC) into finished, die-cut boxes in a single pass.
Description
The Four-Color Flexo Printing Die Cutter is an inline converting system engineered for high-volume corrugated board processing. It integrates vacuum-transfer sheet feeding, four independent flexographic printing units, and a rotary die-cutter to transform raw corrugated cardboard (Flute types: A, B, C, E, AB, BC) into finished, die-cut boxes in a single pass.
Built in-house with heavy-walled cast-iron frames and CNC-machined drive assemblies, this machine is designed for continuous, multi-shift operation in commercial packaging plants.
Technical Specifications
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Parameter |
Specification Range |
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Max. Mechanical Speed |
220 - 250 sheets/min (Depending on sheet size) |
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Max. Production Speed |
180 - 200 sheets/min |
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Max. Sheet Size (Width × Length) |
Up to 2500 × 1200 mm (Customizable up to 2800 mm) |
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Min. Sheet Size (Width × Length) |
600 × 350 mm |
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Applicable Flute Types |
A, B, C, E, F, AB, BC, BE flutes |
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Printing Colors |
4 Colors (Up to 6 optional) |
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Printing Registration Accuracy |
± 0.15 mm |
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Die-Cutting Precision |
± 0.30 mm |
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Total Power Requirement |
Approx. 45 - 75 kW (380V, 50/60Hz, 3-Phase) |
Key Features
Lead-Edge Vacuum Feeder: Employs variable-frequency inverter-controlled fans and sector air-volume adjustment to feed warped, heavy-duty, or lightweight fluted boards accurately without crushing flutes.
Chambered Doctor Blade System: Fitted with ceramic anilox rollers (200 - 300 LPI) and enclosed doctor blades. Prevents ink splashing, maintains consistent viscosity, and reduces solvent evaporation during high-speed runs.
Motorized Register Adjustment: Each printing unit features independent servo-driven phase and lateral adjustments (± 10 mm lateral, 360° phase) adjustable while running to minimize setup waste.
Automatic Zero-Return & Memory: Centralized PLC control stores job parameters. Units automatically return to zero and reposition for repeat orders, reducing setup changeover time to under 15 minutes.
Polyurethane Anvil Cylinder Drive: The die-cutting unit features an independent servo-driven grinding system for the anvil cylinder, ensuring uniform surface speed and extending polyurethane cover lifespan.
Applications
E-Commerce Mailer Boxes: High-speed production of self-locking, multi-color printed shipping cartons for retail distribution.
Retail-Ready Packaging (SRP): Precision die-cut corrugated trays and shelf displays with sharp, high-density flexo graphics.
Heavy-Duty Industrial Transit Cartons: Structural B-flute and C-flute outer boxes requiring strict crush resistance and clean die-cut knockouts.
Configuration & Customization
Feeding Section:
Choice of Lead-Edge Feeding or Fingerless Feeding systems based on primary board types (heavy double-wall vs. standard single-wall).
Anilox Rollers:
Laser-engraved ceramic rolls configured with specific cell volumes (BCM) tailored to water-based or UV ink requirements.
Dryer Integration:
Optional IR (Infrared) or UV drying modules installed between printing units or at the delivery end for high-coverage graphics.
Inline Stacker:
Optional automated top-loading or bottom-loading stacker to match factory downstream packaging lines.
Quality Control & Manufacturing Capabilities
Our facility utilizes heavy horizontal boring mills and CNC gantry milling centers to machine side frames and cross-members in a single clamping setup, guaranteeing parallelism within 0.02 mm.
Component Inspection: All gears are carburized, quenched, and precision-ground to DIN Grade 6 accuracy. Drive shafts undergo dynamic balancing before assembly.
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT): Every machine undergoes a strict 72-hour continuous dry-run test followed by a live-board test run to verify registration tolerance, ink transfer consistency, and die-cut knockout clearance before crating.
Installation & Technical Support
Factory-certified mechanical and electrical engineers handle machine leveling, foundation alignment, and commissioning at your plant.
Comprehensive multi-day training covering mechanical setup, PLC job storage, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Equipped with an Ethernet interface for secure remote PLC access, allowing our engineering team to diagnose software and control logic issues within hours.
Critical wear items-including drive belts, doctor blade seals, pneumatic valves, and electronic boards-are stocked centrally for immediate dispatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Request A Quote
To receive a formal quotation configured to your exact production requirements, please provide the following details:
1.Max. and min. sheet dimensions (Width × Length)
2.Target flute types (e.g., B, C, E, BC)
3.Number of printing colors required
4.Target production volume (shifts/day)
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