Rotogravure · Mechanical Shaft Transmission
160 m/min Mechanical Shaft Gravure Printing Machine
The 160 m/min Mechanical Shaft Gravure Printing Machine is a stable and cost-efficient gravure printing solution designed for flexible packaging production. It adopts a mechanical shaft transmission system to ensure synchronized operation, reliable performance, and consistent printing quality under medium-speed production conditions.
This model is widely used in flexible packaging converting industries where production stability and cost control are key requirements.
Machine Structure
Unwind, Printing, Drying & Rewind Modules
Unwinding Unit
- Shaft-type unwinding system
- Automatic tension control system
- Web guiding system (optional EPC)
- Pneumatic roll loading system
Printing Unit
- Mechanical shaft drive system
- Multi-color gravure printing stations
- Precision engraved gravure cylinders
- Doctor blade ink metering system
- Adjustable pressure control system
Drying System
- Multi-section hot air circulation oven
- Independent temperature control for each printing unit
- Efficient solvent evaporation system
- Exhaust air management system
Rewinding Unit
- Shaft-type rewinding system
- Automatic tension control
- Edge alignment control system
- Roll diameter monitoring system
Printing Process
Roll-to-Roll Workflow
Unwinding
Substrate is fed from the shaft-type unwind with automatic tension control.
Web Tension Control
Tension is stabilized before entering the gravure printing stations.
Multi-Color Gravure Printing
Each color prints through engraved cylinders with doctor blade ink metering under mechanical shaft synchronization.
Hot Air Drying
Multi-section hot air circulation removes solvent between and after printing units.
Final Drying Stabilization & Rewinding
Final drying stabilization completes ink fixation before shaft-type rewind with edge alignment control.
Technical Specifications
From Product Documentation
| Printing Type | Rotogravure Printing |
|---|---|
| Drive System | Mechanical Shaft Transmission |
| Max Printing Speed | 160 m/min class |
| Color Configuration | Customizable based on requirement |
| Printing Width | Customizable based on requirement |
| Substrate Materials | BOPP, PET, PE, PVC, Paper, Laminated Film |
| Ink Type | Solvent-based gravure ink |
| Drying Method | Hot air circulation system |
160 m/min Gravure · 6-color · 1000 mm
- Drive system
- Mechanical shaft transmission
- Max speed
- 160 m/min class
- Color configuration
- 6 colors
- Print width
- 1000 mm
- Ink type
- Solvent-based gravure ink
- Drying method
- Hot air circulation system
Applications & Advantages
Where This Line Fits
Applications
- Flexible packaging printing
- Food packaging materials
- Beverage packaging films
- Daily chemical packaging
- Shopping bags
- Industrial packaging materials
- Laminated film printing
Advantages
- Stable mechanical structure for long-term operation
- Proven gravure printing technology
- Cost-effective production solution
- Suitable for medium-scale production requirements
- Easy maintenance and operation
- Consistent print quality for long production runs
Optional Systems
- EPC web guiding system
- Corona treatment system