Machines for Liquid Packaging
Uteco provides unique end-to-end solutions for Liquid Packaging Printing & Converting Process.
Our amazing capabilities are mainly focused on the following fields.
1- Integrated offering: All-in-one unique offering allowing our Customer’s to have a reliable partner for the manufacturing of Liquid Packaging end-use applications:
- Printing
- Extrusion
- Creasing and Punching
- Stacking Equipment
2 - Process expertise: Deep know-how of the converting processes for Liquid Packaging Printing & Extruding, such as:
- Reel-to-Reel
- Reel-to-Sheet
3 - Customized Solutions: Uteco provides customized solutions according to our Customer’s needs, depending on the end-use applications and each production line setting:
- CI & SIL Flexo Printing
- Digital Printing
- Rotogravure Printing
Our Offering covers the full range of equipment needed for Printing and Converting Liquid Packaging End-use applications, the main focus being on the Hybrid Printing Machineries, combining different technologies:
- Flexo CI/SIL
- Rotogravure
- Digital
We offer a Special Flexo Range (CI & SIL) dedicated to Liquid Packaging.
Our portfolio of Flexo CI machines for Liquid Packaging:
- Onyx LqP: Max Printing Speed 400 mpm
- Crystal LqP: Max Printing Speed 600 mpm
- Diamond LqP: Max Printing Speed 800 mpm
Our portfolio of Flexo SIL machines for Liquid Packaging:
- Onyx SIL LqP: Max Printing Speed 400 mpm
- Crystal SIL LqP: Max Printing Speed 600 mpm
- Diamond SIL LqP: Max Printing Speed 800 mpm
Uteco doesn’t stop to the flexo process and is able to provide our Customers with the unique possibility to combine the flexographic printing process with the Rotogravure and Digital printing technologies in order to fulfill the customer expectations for a Liquid Packaging machine in the best possible way:
- Our machine have the appropriate specifications and strength to accommodate the weight and rigidity of the paperboard and can handle inks that are suitable for printing on various liquid packaging materials.
- Since Liquid Packaging is often produced in large quantities, Uteco’s printing press are able to reach a high production speed to keep up with the demands of the packaging industry, contributing to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Efficient drying and curing systems are also provided to quickly dry the ink and ensure its complete adhesion to the packaging material preventing smudging, allowing for product integrity and faster production.
Our Consultancy Services allows our customers to get the best out of their equipment, following the perfect integration path of all the different technologies for the best results!
As system integrator of the Liquid Packaging printing lines Uteco can help Customers and provide the best solutions in terms of:
- Increased operational efficiency and execution speed of operational processes
- Reduced overall costs by eliminating the need to invest in custom software solutions
- Homogeneity of information
- Process automation: reduced manual intervention, greater accuracy and timeliness of operations, increased overall efficiency
- Easier and more accurate information sharing through a single information coordinator
- Support and maintenance over time
- Tailored implementation
| Mechanical speed (m/min) | 400 |
| Min. print repeat (mm) | 320 ÷ 410 |
| Max. print repeat (mm) | 800 |
| Print widths (mm) | 1000 ÷ 1500 |
| Material widths (mm) | 1050 ÷ 1550 |
| Inks | water based - solvent based, UV/EB |
| Colors | 8 |
| Tension range (daN) | 2 ÷ 30 |
| Reels diameter (mm) | 800 - 1000 - 1300 |
| Dimensions (m) | 16 x 4,8 x 7,7 |
| Mechanical speed (m/min) | 600 |
| Min. print repeat (mm) | 290 ÷ 440 |
| Max. print repeat (mm) | 850 |
| Print widths (mm) | 800 ÷ 1600 |
| Material widths (mm) | 850 ÷ 1650 |
| Inks | water based - solvent based, UV/EB |
| Colors | 8 |
| Tension range (daN) | 2 ÷ 40 |
| Reels diameter (mm) | 800 - 1000 - 1300 |
| Dimensions (m) | 16 x 7,5 x 7 |
| Mechanical speed (m/min) | 600 |
| Min. print repeat (mm) | 290 ÷ 440 |
| Max. print repeat (mm) | 850 |
| Print widths (mm) | 800 ÷ 1600 |
| Material widths (mm) | 850 ÷ 1650 |
| Inks | water based - solvent based, UV/EB |
| Colors | 8 |
| Tension range (daN) | 2 ÷ 40 |
| Reels diameter (mm) | 800 - 1000 - 1300 |
| Dimensions (m) | 16 x 7,5 x 7 |
| Mechanical speed (m/min) | 400 |
| Min. print repeat (mm) | 300 ÷ 410 |
| Max. print repeat (mm) | 800 |
| Print widths (mm) | 600 ÷ 1500 |
| Material widths (mm) | 650 ÷ 1550 |
| Inks | water based - solvent based, UV/EB |
| Tension range (daN) | 2 ÷ 30 |
| Reels diameter (mm) | 800 - 1000 - 1300 |
| Mechanical speed (m/min) | 500 |
| Min. print repeat (mm) | 290 ÷ 440 |
| Max. print repeat (mm) | 850 |
| Print widths (mm) | 800 ÷ 1600 |
| Material widths (mm) | 850 ÷ 1650 |
| Inks | water based - solvent based, UV/EB |
| Tension range (daN) | 2 ÷ 30 |
| Reels diameter (mm) | 800 - 1000 - 1300 |
| Mechanical speed (m/min) | 600 |
| Min. print repeat (mm) | 360 ÷ 500 |
| Max. print repeat (mm) | 1250 |
| Print widths (mm) | 1000 ÷ 1800 |
| Material widths (mm) | 1050 ÷ 1850 |
| Inks | water based - solvent based, UV/EB |
| Tension range (daN) | 4 ÷ 90 |
| Reels diameter (mm) | 800 - 1000 - 1300 |
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