FL-800 Flexo Plate Making Machine For Label Printing

Product Specification

Flexo CTP Machine Digital Flexo Plate Making Machine

Model: EcooSetter FL-800

Features

1. Drum Auto Balance

What it is: The Drum Auto Balance system is designed to maintain the stability of the printing drum during high-speed operations by automatically adjusting a balance block within the drum assembly.

How it works: In label printing, the drum is a key component that helps apply the toner or ink onto the substrate (the label material). When the drum is rotating at high speeds, any imbalance in its rotation can lead to issues like print defects, uneven toner distribution, or even mechanical failure over time. To prevent this, the Drum Auto Balance system ensures that any imbalance in the rotation is quickly corrected by automatically adjusting the balance block position. This adjustment takes place within 5 seconds—an impressively quick response time.

Benefits:

• Stability at High Speeds: High-speed rotation is crucial for improving throughput, but it also introduces the risk of mechanical instability. By ensuring the drum remains balanced, the system allows the printer to maintain smooth, consistent operation even during rapid printing tasks.
• Reduced Downtime: Maintaining balance minimizes wear and tear on the machine, preventing the need for frequent repairs or downtime, which helps to maximize production efficiency.
• Better Print Quality: A stable drum ensures the even application of toner across the label material, which contributes to high-quality, uniform prints.

2. Auto Switch of Laser Channel

What it is: The Auto Switch of Laser Channel is a fail-safe system that detects when a laser channel malfunctions or breaks down. Instead of stopping the printing process, the system can automatically switch to the next available laser channel that remains functional.

How it works: Laser printers like the LL320 use multiple laser channels to create precise, high-quality images on labels by focusing the laser on the drum surface to transfer toner. If one of these laser channels experiences a failure—due to issues like power loss, wear, or damage—the printer doesn't immediately stop printing. Instead, the auto-switch system can reroute the process to the next longest consecutive working laser channel. The printer will continue production without interruption by relying on the available laser channels.

Benefits:

• Non-stop Production: The ability to switch to an alternative channel ensures that the printer can continue working without stopping, even if one or more laser channels malfunction.
• Minimized Downtime: As the production continues, any maintenance required on the faulty laser channel can be scheduled without affecting the ongoing operation. This minimizes operational disruptions, especially during long print runs.
• Increased Reliability: This system enhances the reliability of the printer by providing redundancy in the event of a laser failure, ensuring continuous output even in the case of unexpected issues.

3. Linear Motor

What it is: The Linear Motor technology in the LL320 replaces traditional rotary motors with linear motors, which move components in a straight line rather than a circular motion. This is particularly important for high-precision tasks like printing.

How it works: A linear motor uses electromagnetic force to produce motion in a linear (straight-line) direction, rather than rotating like a conventional motor. This technology provides very precise control over the movement of the printer's components, such as the laser scanning assembly or the print head, which needs to move in extremely small and accurate increments.

Benefits:

• Increased Precision: Linear motors are known for their exceptional accuracy. They enable the printer to achieve highly precise movement, which is critical in ensuring sharp images and clear text on labels.
• Simpler Design: Linear motors have fewer moving parts compared to traditional rotary motors, which can lead to reduced mechanical complexity and easier maintenance.
• Higher Reliability: With fewer parts subject to wear and tear, linear motors typically offer greater reliability and a longer operational lifespan than traditional motors, making the printer more durable in the long term.
• Faster Response: Linear motors are generally quicker to respond to control signals, which makes them ideal for fast-paced production environments where quick adjustments are needed.

4. Dynamic Autofocus

What it is: Dynamic Autofocus is a feature that ensures the focus of the laser or printing head remains precise and consistent throughout the entire printing process, even as conditions change.

How it works: In label printing, especially in digital laser-based systems, the focus of the laser is critical for ensuring sharp, clear prints. Any variation in focus can lead to blurry or imprecise prints, especially for detailed or fine-text graphics. Dynamic autofocus continually adjusts the focus based on the position of the printing head and the substrate, allowing the printer to maintain perfect focus at all times. This adjustment happens automatically as the printer operates.

Benefits:

• Consistent Print Quality: Constantly maintaining accurate focus ensures that every printed dot is sharp, even during high-speed runs. This is essential for achieving high-quality, professional-grade labels.
• Adaptability: As the print head moves and as the material might slightly shift during printing, dynamic autofocus compensates for these small variations, ensuring the focus is always on point. This is particularly important for flexible or non-rigid materials that might change shape or size during printing.
• Reduced Manual Calibration: Dynamic autofocus reduces the need for manual adjustments or recalibration, saving time and making the printing process more efficient. Operators don’t need to intervene constantly to maintain sharp focus, freeing them up for other tasks.

FAQ

1. Q: What are your main products?
A: Our main products are the Prepress 4up and 8up Online/Offline Thermal CTP, CTCP, VLF CTP and CTCP, Flexo CTP, Processor, Offset Plates, inks, blankets, postpress packing equipments and so on.

There are over 3000sets CTPs installed worldwide. Our partners in USA, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Turkey, Hungary, South Africa and so on are very pleased with our technician support service and product performance.
We also have five offset plates production lines producing the thermal CTP plate(single and double layers), positive CTCP plates(single and double layers) and Chemistry free CTP plate.
You can get the prepress equipments and consumables all in one and no worry about the after-sales service from our company.


2. Q: Where is your factory?
A: Our CTP machine factory is located in Hangzhou city, which is about 1.5 hour by train from Shanghai.
You are warmly welcomed to visit our factory!


3. Q: What is your warranty for the CTPs?
A: One years' Laser Head and main spare parts for the CTP.


4. Q: What is the Lead Time?
A: Usually 30 days, and we will try our best to meet your demands.


5. Q: Can you also supply the Workflow and RIP?
A: Yes, we can provide the Workflow Brain New and RIP Compose V9.


6. Q: What about the Installation and after-sales technician support?
A: Our engineer can go to help the installation and provide the necessary training. The buyer should take the round air plane tickets and service charge and the local accommodation cost. Any problems or questions, we will be at your disposal 7x24 hours.

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