FLEXOTRON CI – FLEXO 1200 PRESS

Starting in 1989, we developed the first 8-color CNC flexographic press because you needed it. That same press provided a new level of printing quality and created new business opportunities for our flexographic converting customers. Then in 2000, we launched the world’s first 10-color gearless machine, which represented a quantum leap for the industry. Once again we listened to you, learned from you and created what you needed.

In 2004, the CI and CI 6 presses were unveiled at Drupa and K trade fairs and they represented a significant step forward in Comexi press performance. These models have evolved and continue to do so today in order to adapt to our customer’s needs.

In 2006, FLEXTRON Group took the industry by surprise with the debut of EB (electron beam) Flexo printing. Because you needed a differential process with high printing quality and a minimum environmental impact, we created EB Flexo for you.

In 2009, we launched the FPLUS, an innovation that meets the needs of converters working with a wide range of printing developments and requiring high performance at a competitive price,

In 2010, FLEXTRON Group once again shocked the market by launching the FLEXO FLX with its FLEXO efficiency concept. Because you needed productivity in short runs, and you needed to offer label manufacturers high performance flexographic printing, we created the FLEXO FLX for you.

BODY:

The printing body, manufactured at the Flextron Group Facilities, is the heart of the machine. It consists of two cast frames each 80mm/3.1″ thick and stabilized to eliminate internal stress. The centralprinting decks are arranged horizontally on the frame and the lower and upper printing decks are inclined at a 20 degree angle, occupying minimal space to create a truly compact machine.

DOCTOR BLADE: FLEXTRON NEW DOCTOR BLADE SUPPORT SYSTEM:

The doctor blade is assembled in a closed swinging chamber mounted on linear guides. In turn, the doctor blade automatically moves horizontally thanks to the low friction pneumatic cylinders. The entire system is perfectly designed to maintain the inking position with a minimum blade pressure against the anilox and to offer a high response capacity.

The System can be easily disassembled without having to disconnect the inking lines, greatly simplifying all cleaning and changing tasks. Additionally, the doctor blade is anodized for improved cleaning. It weighs less than 12.50kg (1250mm in width) which facilitates changes and minimizes risks of injury for the operator.

The Structure is completely integrated into the machine’s cowling and the ink tanks are located on the exterior. These tanks use NATURAL mixing technology to eliminate air consumption in the pneumatic agitators (pneumatic agitation is an option). The self-cleaning process is fast and easy, with a complete washcycle taking as little as 4 minutes(*).

(*) In the 8-color PREMIUM version with Options. Excitink Technology is essential for controlling the inks (viscosity, temperature and optionally, PH) so that the self-cleaning system remains efficient during change overs. This Technology maintains a balance between supply ink and return ink and can thus print with an optimal pressure in the inking chamber. The inking system comes in 3 versions: LITE, PREMIUM, and EXCEL which meet different viscosity and temperature control needs. Each version comes with various levels of automation.