Shafted Rotogravure Printing Machine

Reliable Rotogravure Printing for Flexible Packaging Production

Our Shafted Rotogravure Printing Machine is designed for consistent multi-colour printing on flexible packaging materials. The machine uses a conventional shaft-mounted printing cylinder arrangement that provides firm cylinder support during operation and is well suited for continuous production environments.

It can process packaging substrates such as BOPP, PET, PE, CPP, PVC, laminated films, aluminium foil and suitable paper materials. Controlled web tension, accurate registration and efficient inter-station drying work together to maintain consistent print reproduction throughout the production run.

Built for flexible packaging converters handling regular and high-volume printing jobs, the machine can be configured with multiple printing stations according to the required number of colours, web width and production application.

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Engineered for Stable & Consistent Printing

Adequate and controlled rotating of the cylinder and controlled movement of the substrate is essential for the rotogravure printing process especially if there are multiple colours to be printed in register. The shafted cylinder system gives adequate mechanical support to the gravure cylinder during printing.

The web travels through individual printing stations using controlled tension. Registration controls ensure that each colour is aligned properly whereas the doctor blade and the ink circulation process facilitate proper ink distribution through each printing station.

The web is dried between printing stations so that any solvents or moisture present is evaporated before moving to the next printing station.

Designed for Flexible & Multilayer Packaging Materials

The Shafted Rotogravure Printing Machine can be configured for commonly used flexible packaging substrates including BOPP, PET/polyester, PE, CPP, PVC, aluminium foil, laminated films and paper.

These materials have different tension, drying and handling requirements. Coordinated unwinding, tension control, printing, drying and rewinding help maintain stable material movement through the complete printing process.

The machine is suitable for printed roll material subsequently used in lamination, slitting, pouch making and other flexible-packaging converting processes.

Why Shafted Cylinder Mounting is Used in Rotogravure Printing

When it comes to the shafted rotogravure press, the printing cylinder is fixed on and held through the use of a mechanical shaft system. This ensures proper cylinder positioning and rotating while the cylinder is still in contact with the traveling substrate.

It becomes the ideal choice in production facilities where standard cylinder sizes and repetitive print jobs are common. The alignment of the cylinder and impression pressure and consistent web tension will give the same repeatable print from one station to the next.

For those converters who require a traditional type of rotogravure system, this is a good option for continuous flexible packaging production.

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Technical Specifications

Category	Specification
Machine Type	Shafted Rotogravure Printing Machine
Printing Technology	Rotogravure Printing
Colour Configuration	8 / 10 / 12 Colours
Maximum Printing Speed	Up to 250 M/Min
Web Width	800 / 1000 / 1200 / 1300 mm
Cylinder Mounting System	Mechanical Shaft-Mounted Printing Cylinder
Printing Cylinder Diameter	120 – 300 mm
Cylinder Drive	Synchronized Drive System
Registration Accuracy	Up to ±0.1 mm
Registration Control	Automatic Colour Registration Control
Unwinding Type	Controlled Roll Unwinding
Rewinding Type	Controlled Roll Rewinding
Core Diameter	76 mm (3 Inch)
Web Guide System	Automatic Closed-Loop Tension Control
Doctor Blade System	Pneumatic Doctor Blade System
Drying System	Individual Hot-Air Drying System for Each Printing Station
Corona Treatment	Corona Treatment Unit
Web Inspection	Online Web Video Inspection System

Packaging Applications

Foil & Paper Applications: Suitable configurations can process aluminium foil and compatible paper-based substrates.
Household Product Packaging: Supports printed packaging for detergents, cleaners and other household products.
Personal Care Packaging: Suitable for flexible packaging used for selected cosmetics, hygiene and personal-care products.
Pouch Packaging: Produces printed material for centre-seal, three-side-seal, stand-up and other compatible pouch formats.
Laminated Packaging: Suitable for printing films that are subsequently laminated to produce multilayer packaging structures.
Food Packaging: Used for printed roll material for snacks, confectionery, spices, dry foods, biscuits and other packaged products.
Flexible Film Packaging: Suitable for printing BOPP, PET, PE, CPP and other compatible flexible films used in packaging.

Key Features

Individual Drying Stations: Hot-air drying between colours helps prepare the printed web before it enters the next printing station.
Continuous Ink Circulation: Maintains ink supply to individual printing stations during production.
Pneumatic Doctor Blade System: Controls excess ink on the gravure cylinder surface for consistent ink transfer.
Controlled Web Tension: Maintains stable substrate movement from unwinding through printing and final rewinding.
Automatic Registration Control: Helps maintain accurate colour-to-colour alignment during continuous printing.
Multi-Colour Printing: Available with multiple printing stations for different flexible-packaging print requirements.
Shaft-Mounted Printing Cylinders: Mechanical shaft arrangement provides secure support and stable rotation of printing cylinders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to the material after printing?

The printed web is rewound into roll form. Depending on the final packaging application, it can then proceed to lamination, slitting, pouch making or another converting process.

What is the purpose of the drying system?

Each printed colour generally needs to be sufficiently dried before the web reaches the next printing station. Inter-station hot-air drying helps control this process and supports cleaner multi-colour printing.

How is print registration maintained?

Automatic registration control works with the web tension and printing sections to maintain alignment between successive colours during production.

Can it print multiple colours?

Yes. The machine can be built with multiple printing stations, such as 8, 10 or 12 colour configurations, according to production requirements.

Which materials can be printed?

Depending on machine configuration, compatible materials can include BOPP, PET, PE, CPP, PVC, laminated films, aluminium foil and paper.

What is the difference between shafted and shaftless rotogravure machines?

The primary difference is the printing-cylinder mounting arrangement. A shafted machine uses a mechanical shaft to support the printing cylinder, while a shaftless machine holds the cylinder from its ends without a conventional through-shaft. The appropriate configuration depends on cylinder handling, job-change and production requirements.

What is a Shafted Rotogravure Printing Machine?

A Shafted Rotogravure Printing Machine uses a mechanical shaft arrangement to mount and support the gravure printing cylinder. It is used for multi-colour roll-to-roll printing of flexible films, foil, laminates and suitable paper substrates.