Lead-Edge Feed Flexo Printer Slotter
The Lead-Edge Feed Flexo Printer Slotter is an inline corrugated packaging machine that integrates vacuum-assisted lead-edge feeding, ceramic anilox roll flexographic printing, precise slotting, and rotary die-cutting. It is engineered for corrugated box plants to process standard and specialty boards (A, B, C, E, F, AB, and BC flutes) with rapid order changeovers and stable high-speed registration.
Description
The Lead-Edge Feed Flexo Printer Slotter is an inline corrugated packaging machine that integrates vacuum-assisted lead-edge feeding, ceramic anilox roll flexographic printing, precise slotting, and rotary die-cutting. It is engineered for corrugated box plants to process standard and specialty boards (A, B, C, E, F, AB, and BC flutes) with rapid order changeovers and stable high-speed registration.
Manufacturing & Quality Foundation: Built on heavy-walled, stress-relieved cast iron side frames machined on high-precision CNC floor borers. All drive gears are forged from 20CrMnTi alloy steel, carburized, and ground to DIN Grade 6 accuracy to ensure transmission rigidity and low backlash under continuous multi-shift production loads.
Technical Specifications
|
Parameter |
Model: LPS-924 |
Model: LPS-1228 |
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Max. Mechanical Speed |
220 sheets/min |
180 sheets/min |
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Max. Feeding Size |
900 × 2400 mm |
1200 × 2800 mm |
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Min. Feeding Size |
350 × 650 mm |
450 × 800 mm |
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Print Register Accuracy |
±0.15 mm |
±0.15 mm |
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Feed Register Accuracy |
±0.50 mm |
±0.50 mm |
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Compatible Flute Types |
A, B, C, E, F, AB, BC, BE |
A, B, C, E, F, AB, BC, BE |
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Anilox Roll LPI (Standard) |
Ceramic, 200–300 LPI (Laser engraved) |
Ceramic, 200–300 LPI (Laser engraved) |
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Total Connected Power |
45 kW (Varies by configuration) |
60 kW (Varies by configuration) |
Key Features
Vacuum Lead-Edge Feeder: Multi-stage frequency-inverter-controlled high-volume fan delivers adjustable negative pressure. Designed to handle warped, recycled, or heavy-duty double-wall boards without crushing flutes or causing slip.
Ceramic Anilox & Chambered Doctor Blade: Stainless steel chambered doctor blade system prevents ink splashing, maintains consistent viscosity, and pairs with laser-engraved ceramic anilox rolls for precise ink transfer and sharp halftone printing.
Motorized Phase Adjustment: Planetary gear-driven printing and slotting phase units adjust 360° dynamically or statically via PLC touch screen without stopping the machine, minimizing setup scrap.
Lead-Screw Slotting Unit: Simultaneous transverse movement of slotting heads and creasing wheels driven by precision ball screws and linear guides, eliminating manual positioning errors and burrs on carton edges.
Zero-Backlash Gear Train: Hardened helical gears run in a closed-loop oil bath lubrication system, reducing wear and maintaining mechanical timing over years of multi-shift operation.
Applications
Standard Shipping Containers: High-volume production of RSC boxes for electronics, appliances, and industrial components requiring specified dimensional stability.
E-Commerce Mailer Boxes: Precision die-cut and printed lock-bottom or wrap-around mailers requiring clean crease lines and accurate slotting tolerances.
Heavy-Duty Agricultural Packaging: Double-wall and triple-wall boxes for bulk produce requiring structural rigidity and high crush resistance during printing.
Retail-Ready Packaging (RRP): Multi-color flexo printing suitable for point-of-sale display boxes and shelf-ready packaging requiring tight color registration.
Configuration & Customization
Modular Inline Expansion:
Units can be configured from base 2-color up to 5-color printing modules, with options for integrated rotary die-cutters and inline folder-gluers.
Control System Options:
PLC and servo-drive packages available from Siemens or Schneider, paired with touch-screen HMI storing up to 9,999 order recipes.
Stacker Integration:
Can be paired with manual scrap-removal take-off tables or fully automatic top/bottom bundle stackers.
In-House Machining Support:
Custom cylinder widths, extended feeding tables, and specialized slotting knife configurations engineered to specific plant footprint requirements.
Quality Control & Manufacturing Standards
In-House Machining & Structural Inspection: Main side frames and gearboxes are machined on large-scale CNC floor borers to guarantee parallel alignment. Dimensional verification is executed using 3D coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and laser interferometers.
Dynamic Balancing: Printing cylinders and ceramic anilox rolls undergo rigorous high-speed dynamic balancing to ISO 1940 Grade G2.5 standards, eliminating centrifugal vibration at maximum operating speeds.
Factory Dry & Load Testing: Every machine undergoes a mandatory 4-hour dry cycle test followed by live cardboard feeding tests at rated speed to verify ink transfer uniformity, registration stability, and electrical load balance.
Global Compliance: Control panels are built strictly to CE / UL electrical standards, integrating industrial-grade components from Schneider, ABB, and SMC.
Installation & Technical Support
Factory-certified senior mechanical and electrical engineers handle machine leveling, anchoring, utility hookup, and commissioning.
Structured 5-day training program covering mechanical operation, PLC recipe management, daily preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Industrial router installed in the main control panel allows secure remote PLC program backup, parameter adjustment, and fault analysis by our engineering team.
Critical wear items (pneumatic seals, doctor blade chambers, feed belts, drive belts) stocked in standard sizes for immediate dispatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Request A Quote
To evaluate equipment compatibility with your facility, please include the following parameters in your inquiry:
1.Max and min box blank dimensions (Width × Length)
2.Target flutes and box styles (e.g., RSC, die-cut mailers, double-wall)
3.Daily production volume and shift schedule
4.Number of printing colors and inline module requirements (Slotter / Die-Cutter)
5.Destination plant location / port
Contact Email: czksjx@gmail.com
Technical Inquiry: czksjx@gmail.com
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