Why are more and more companies choosing WLAR rotogravure printing machine?
The commonly used printing equipment of packaging printing includes: offset printing machine, letterpress printing machine, flexo printing machine and rotogravure printing machine.
Among them, offset printing machine, also known as flat-bed printing machine, are characterised by their flat layout and high printing accuracy, suitable for large areas, high definition printing. The print plate of offset print machine are flat, use the principle that ink is immiscible with water for printing. Offset machine are suitable for printing of various kinds of packages, such as paper carton, labels, etc
Letterpress is the use of raised patterns on the plate to print, it can use metal plate, resin plate and other letterpress materials, suitable for printing different patterns and text. Letterpress prints have a distinct height difference, so they can achieve a rich visual effect. Letterpress are suitable for printing different kinds packages, such as gift boxes, cigarette boxes, etc.
Rotogravure printing machine make use of recessed patterns on the plate to print, it can use cooper plate, nickel plate and other gravure materials, it’s suitable for the printing of more delicate patterns and text. Rotogravure printing machine prints has an obvious sense of depression, so it can achieve better anti-fake effect. Rotogravure printing machine are suitable for printing different kind of packaging such as cosmetic packaging.
Flexo printing machine is the use of elastic plate material printing, its characteristics are fast printing speed, high printing precision, low cost of consumables. Flexo printing machine is suitable for printing a large number of simple patterns, text and lines, often used in food packaging, medical supplies packaging.
Since there are so many equipment for packaging printing, why do more and more enterprises choose WLAR gravure printing press for packaging printing? The main reasons include that some features of offset printing press, letterpress press and flexo press in packaging printing will significantly increase the production and operating costs of packaging printing enterprises. The details are as follows:
(1) Offset printing presses require multiple color adjustments and calibration during printing, so the printing preparation time is longer. So it has a slower printing speed and is not suitable for mass production. And the printing plate used by theoffset printing press needs to be made first, so the cost of plate making is higher
(2) The letterpress, which uses a raised layout when printing, so it is not suitable for printing large areas of patterns or pure color blocks, prone to uneven ink. And letterpress printing machines generate more noise and vibration during the printing process, which can have an impact on the operator and the equipment.
(3) Flexo printing machine, the use of elastic plate which has a short life, need to replaced frequently, increasing the cost. Besides, In addition, flexo printing machine printing using the plate is elastic, so it is not suitable for printing high-precision patterns or text.
As a kind of high precision printing press, WLAR gravure press can not only be widely used in various industries, but also has unique advantages in printing paper, plastic film, aluminum foil and other printing materials. It can perfectly avoid the shortcomings of the above printing process, and become the best production tool for printing enterprises. Its key advantages include:
(1) High precision printing quality: Gravure printing presses produce high quality prints , rich color, strong sense of layering, printing surface smooth and good texture. Gravure printing technology is widely used in various industries, such as paper printing, food packaging printing, plastic film printing, beverage packaging printing, etc. Gravure printing machine has high printing precision, fine printing lines and smooth printing area, which can meet the needs of high-end printing.
(2) Wide range of application: Gravure printing press can printing various materials, such as paper, alluminum foil, plastic film, etc. In the food, medicine, beverage, cosmetics daily necessities and other industries, gravure printing press is widely used, especially in high-end brand packaging, hing-precision labels and other aspect, where their advantages are more obvious.
(3) Simple operation: gravure printing press operation is relatively simple, do not need too much technology and experience, only after a certain amount of training and guidance, you can get started with the operation. For printing factores and enterprises, it can reduce the skills required for employees, thus reducing the pressure of staff training and costs.
(4) High-efficient production: the fast printing speed of gravure printing press can significantly improve the printing efficiency while also reducing the production cost, meeting the needs of enterprises for efficient and rapid production.
(5) Good maintenance: Gravure printing presses can be regularly maintained, thus extending the life of the machine and improving the quality and stability of the printed product.At the same time, it can also reduce the probability of machine failure, reduce the downtime in the production process, improve production efficiency.
Companies that currently have business in these four directions may consider adding WLAR gravure presses to increase productivity and reduce production costs.
(1) The packaging prints need high grade, high quality: gravure printing press can produce high quality, high precision patterns and texts, Suitable for all kinds of high-grade printed matter production, such as tobacco, alcohol, cosmetics, food and so on.
(2) The packaging prints need multi-colors:gravure printing press adopt color separation method, can print a variety of colors of patterns and text, color full, natural transition.
(3) The packaging prints requiring large area block pattern: gravure printing press can print large-area block pattern with uniform color and high gloss, such as tape, paper, etc.
(4) The packaging prints requiring rapid and efficiency production: gravure printing press has high printing speed, high level of automation, easy to remove impurities in the printing process, can greatly improve the production efficiency and capacity.
