Gravure Printing

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Sample solution for package printing
All advantages at a single glance – our solutions for Gravure Printing
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Gravure Printing

Gravure printing is the simplest print technology because the print layout is engraved on the form cylinder. The engraving depressions carry the ink from the ink tray. The excess ink is stripped off by means of a blade. The impression roller presses the web against the form cylinder and the ink penetrates into the web.

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Sample solution for package printing

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Sample solution

The automation concept is based on machine modules.The sample solution consists of a 6-color machine with a printing unit module, an unwinder and a rewinder module. All modules (controls) are synchronized via PROFINET. Optionally the ET200 I/O is used for the inputs and outputs.

Automation:

SIMOTION D445: Six printing units
SIMOTION D435: Unwinder, infeed unit
SIMOTION D435: Winder, outfeed unit
ET200M

Drives:

SINAMICS S120
1PH7, 1PH8

HMI:

Operator control and process visualization of the machine is, for example, performed via a multi panel on the basis of the runtime and engineering software WinCC flexible.

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All advantages at a single glance – our solutions for Gravure Printing

Requirements	Solutions
High product quality	High control quality
Modular construction possible	Synchronization via PROFINET to connect individual machines to an overall machine
Safety functions	Integrated safety functions of SINAMICS S120 according to IEC 61800-5-2
Compact constructionmodular construction	DC/AC Book Size: Supply (BLM/ALM) up to 120 kWDC/AC Book Size: Single-axis / twin-axis motor modules up to 107 kWAC/AC Blockize: Single-axis motor moduleup to 90 kW SIMOTION D for single-axis / multiple-axis applications Mains voltage 3 AC 380 V up to 480 V
Servomotors	Synchronous / asynchronous and torque motors in compact construction inNatural / external and water cooling in rangefrom 0.05 kW up to 180 kW Explosion-protected synchronous motors available
Functionality	In SIMOTION D, integrated register control with register coupling for less waste