Rotogravure Cylinder Making Lines

Gravure Cylinder lines

Econoline / slimeline

This comprehensive solution for gravure cylinder production integrates K.Walter's electroplating and optimized process technology with HELL GRAVURE SYSTEMS' engraving machines and Daetwyler Graphics' precise machining, alongside Bauer Logistik Systeme's automated material handling. The system ensures complete automation from plating and surface preparation to engraving, logistics, and quality control, all managed by an advanced IT infrastructure. This holistic approach guarantees high-quality cylinders and efficient, automated production workflows for the printing industry.

Econoline / slimeline

Gravure Cylinder lines

Econoline / slimeline

This comprehensive solution for gravure cylinder production integrates K.Walter's electroplating and optimized process technology with HELL GRAVURE SYSTEMS' engraving machines and Daetwyler Graphics' precise machining, alongside Bauer Logistik Systeme's automated material handling. The system ensures complete automation from plating and surface preparation to engraving, logistics, and quality control, all managed by an advanced IT infrastructure. This holistic approach guarantees high-quality cylinders and efficient, automated production workflows for the printing industry.

Plating

Slime line

K Walter
The Slimline series by K Walter is designed for automated electroplating lines, featuring tanks for chrome, copper, nickel, and more. These units are compact and can be installed back-to-back to save space. They are suitable for various cylinder sizes and offer high efficiency with features like patented current transfer and clamping systems. The Slimline series is made from durable materials like stainless steel and titanium, ensuring long-lasting performance.

Slime line

Plating

Slime line

K Walter
The Slimline series by K Walter is designed for automated electroplating lines, featuring tanks for chrome, copper, nickel, and more. These units are compact and can be installed back-to-back to save space. They are suitable for various cylinder sizes and offer high efficiency with features like patented current transfer and clamping systems. The Slimline series is made from durable materials like stainless steel and titanium, ensuring long-lasting performance.

Engraving

K5

Electromechanical Engraving

HELL
The HelioKlischograph K5 series by HELL Gravure Systems is an economical and versatile solution for cylinder engraving. Designed for high-definition (HD) engraving, the K5 series offers fast and high-quality results, thanks to the HelioSprint BC+ engraving system, which operates at speeds up to 9 kHz. The K5 can be upgraded to the K5 Smart or K5 Auto, providing flexibility from manual to fully automatic operation. This makes the K5 series an ideal entry point for those starting with cylinder engraving, while also offering scalability for future needs.

Cellaxy

Laser Engraving

HELL
The Cellaxy machine by HELL Gravure Systems is a state-of-the-art universal laser platform designed for direct engraving of metal cylinders. It offers exceptional precision and productivity, capable of engraving with a resolution of up to 5080 dpi. One of the standout features of the Cellaxy is its ability to significantly reduce ink consumption. Tests have shown that using Cellaxy-engraved cylinders can lead to huge ink savings annually for high-volume printing, thanks to its superior cell release properties and efficient ink transfer.

Surface Finishing

CFM Econo

Turning & Grinding

Daetwyler Graphics
The CFM Series by Daetwyler Graphics is known for its high-precision and efficient surface treatment of gravure cylinders. Models like the CFM P 1610 offer fully automatic operation and advanced polishing capabilities, making them some of the fastest machines for producing gravure cylinders. The CFM Econo 1412 provides a compact and versatile solution for turning and grinding, ideal for flexible packaging applications.

Finish star

Polishing

Daetwyler Graphics
Daetwyler's Finishstar series, including models like the P 1610 CU and P 1610 Cr, are highly efficient polishing machines designed for machining gravure cylinders. These machines are known for their compact design, modularity, and advanced features, making them suitable for both manual and fully automatic production lines. The Finishstar machines offer enhanced cross-polishing capabilities with selectable polishing angles, ensuring quick and efficient achievement of the desired surface quality.

Flexographic Plates Making

Premium Setter

Direct Laser

HELL
The PremiumSetter series by HELL Gravure Systems, including models like the L1700 and D2000, are powerful platesetters for imaging digital photopolymer printing plates and sleeves. These machines offer high-resolution imaging up to 5080 dpi and are equipped with advanced features like X!Mask for automatic microstructuring. The PremiumSetter series is designed for high productivity and versatility, making it suitable for various printing applications.

Laser Imaging - Exposure

The Lüscher MultiDX! is an incredibly versatile flatbed CtP system, capable of imaging a wide array of printing forms from offset plates to industrial screens on a single machine. Its unique hybrid technology allows for the precise exposure of diverse materials, making it an all-in-one solution for various printing applications.

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