ROTOMEC BOBST RS888 Rotogravure printing machine 9 colors
Rotogravure printing machines (roto or gravure for short) perform a type of intaglio printing process, which involves engraving the image onto a cylinder which become the image carrier. Every printing job will require its dedicated set of engraved cylinders.
Machine Code | RO187 |
Manufacturer | ROTOMEC BOBST |
Model | RS888 |
Year | 2008 |
Number of colors | 9 |
Print possibilities | Reversible unit: 8 and 9 |
Overhaul/renovation | Year of machine mechanical and electrical overhaul: 2016 |
Drive | Electronic shaft |
Trolley system | Yes |
Web width (mm) | 1250 |
Print width (mm) | 1200 |
Print repeat range (mm) | 450-920 mm |
Drying specifications | V1750 standard dryer: Printing unit 2 to Printing unit 8 . V3000 extended dryer: Printing unit 1 and Printing unit 9 |
Drying heat surce | Electricity |
Unwinder type | Automatic splice |
Max reel diameter unwinder (mm) | 1000 |
Rewinder type | Automatic splice |
Max reel diameter rewinder (mm) | 1000 |
Register control | Bobst Registron |
Vyscosity control | Original ISO Flow |
Additional information | Min web width: 400 mm Mechanical speed: 250 m/min Material to print:PE, PP, OPP, PET, Paper, Foil |
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