PRINTING & CONVERTING MACHINERY

Production technology for flexible packaging.

Flexastra supports flexible-packaging producers in evaluating printing, laminating, slitting, coating and auxiliary converting equipment for new investments, capacity expansion and process upgrades. Machine configurations are assessed according to the application, substrate, production objective and project requirements.

01 / PRINTING

Rotogravure Printing Presses

High-quality gravure printing systems for flexible packaging and continuous web applications.

Rotogravure presses are evaluated for projects requiring stable repeatability, precise ink transfer and consistent print quality across demanding flexible-packaging structures and production runs.

  • Multi-colour gravure printing configurations
  • Film, paper and flexible-web applications
  • Unwind, print, drying and rewind integration
  • Web-tension and register-control architectures
  • Application-specific drying configurations
  • Automation and operator-control options
  • Inline inspection and quality-control compatibility
  • Project-specific web width and production configuration
Typical applications Flexible packaging · films · laminated structures · paper-based webs · printed industrial substrates
Project variables Substrate · colour count · web width · print repeat · drying requirement · automation level · output target
02 / PRINTING

CI Flexographic Printing Presses

Central-impression flexographic printing systems for modern flexible-packaging production.

CI flexographic presses provide a compact printing architecture around a central impression drum and can be configured for a broad range of flexible substrates, print requirements and production environments.

  • Central-impression flexographic architecture
  • Flexible film and paper-web applications
  • Multi-colour printing configurations
  • Doctor-chamber and ink-circulation integration
  • Anilox and plate-cylinder application matching
  • Web handling and tension-control systems
  • Drying and ventilation options
  • Automation, inspection and workflow integration
Typical applications Flexible films · packaging webs · labels and paper applications · industrial printed materials
Project variables Substrate · ink system · colour count · print repeat · web width · drying demand · automation requirement
03 / CONVERTING

Laminating Machines

Equipment for combining films, foils and papers into functional multi-layer structures.

Laminating equipment is selected around the required packaging structure, adhesive technology, substrate combination and target production process.

  • Solventless laminating configurations
  • Solvent-based laminating configurations
  • Multi-process laminating concepts
  • Film / foil / paper structure processing
  • Adhesive application and dosing integration
  • Web-tension and winding control
  • Drying-system configurations where required
  • Process monitoring and operator-control options
Typical applications Food packaging · retort structures · barrier laminates · technical laminates · general flexible packaging
Project variables Structure · adhesive system · substrate combination · coating weight · web width · curing / drying requirement
04 / CONVERTING

Slitting & Rewinding Machines

Precision web converting systems for roll preparation, width reduction and finished-roll production.

Slitting and rewinding systems are configured according to the material, finished-roll geometry, cutting method, tension demand and downstream production requirement.

  • Film, laminate and paper-web slitting
  • Razor, shear or application-specific cutting concepts
  • Automatic tension-control options
  • Rewind and finished-roll handling
  • Edge and trim-management solutions
  • Web guiding and alignment integration
  • Core and shaft configuration options
  • Inspection and defect-management compatibility
Typical applications Printed film · laminated film · paper · technical webs · master-roll conversion · finishing operations
Project variables Material · thickness · master-roll size · slit width · rewind diameter · tension range · finished-roll format
05 / SPECIALTY PROCESSING

Coating / Specialty Converting Equipment

Application-specific equipment for coating, functional layers and specialized web-processing operations.

Specialty converting projects are developed around the required functional layer, coating chemistry, substrate and downstream process rather than a single standard machine format.

  • Functional coating applications
  • Lacquer and specialty-layer application
  • Primer and surface-treatment processes
  • Web coating and drying concepts
  • Application-specific metering systems
  • Unwind / process / rewind integration
  • Specialty web handling
  • Customized process-line development
Typical applications Barrier coatings · heat-seal layers · primers · functional coatings · industrial films · specialty packaging webs
Project variables Chemistry · coating method · substrate · coat weight · drying requirement · process temperature · web handling
06 / SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Auxiliary & Finishing Equipment

Supporting technologies for stable web handling, production control and downstream finishing operations.

Auxiliary and finishing systems complete the converting line by supporting material handling, process stability, inspection, treatment, winding and application-specific finishing tasks.

  • Web guiding and tension-control systems
  • Corona and surface-treatment integration
  • Inspection and quality-control systems
  • Roll handling and winding accessories
  • Static-control and process-support equipment
  • Drying and ventilation support systems
  • Edge, trim and waste-management solutions
  • Application-specific finishing equipment
Typical applications Printing lines · laminators · coaters · slitters · inspection lines · flexible-packaging converting operations
Project variables Existing line · substrate · process speed · web geometry · integration point · automation level · plant layout
Planning a new line, capacity expansion or equipment upgrade? Flexastra can support the initial application assessment, technical requirement definition and commercial coordination for suitable printing and converting equipment.
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Printing Equipment & Consumables

Professional printing equipment and consumables designed to maximize print quality, production efficiency and equipment reliability. Our portfolio includes precision components, ink handling systems and essential accessories for gravure, flexographic and converting industries.

Anilox Rollers

High-precision anilox rollers engineered for consistent ink transfer, superior print quality and long service life in flexographic printing applications.

Doctor Blades

Premium doctor blades designed for accurate ink metering, clean wiping performance and extended blade life in gravure and flexographic printing.

Ink Pumps

Reliable ink pumping systems providing stable ink circulation, precise flow control and consistent printing performance for demanding production environments.

Ink Hoses

Durable and chemical-resistant ink hoses developed for safe ink transfer, long service life and reliable operation in industrial printing systems.

Ink Cups

High-quality ink cups engineered for closed ink systems, ensuring reduced ink evaporation, clean operation and consistent print quality.

Mixing Equipment

Professional mixing equipment designed for homogeneous ink preparation, accurate blending and improved production efficiency.

Viscosity Cups

Precision viscosity cups for fast and accurate viscosity measurement, helping maintain stable ink performance and consistent print quality.

Printing Accessories

A comprehensive range of printing accessories developed to support efficient production, reliable machine operation and consistent printing performance.