Offset makes the difference.
What customer benefits does the new technology bring manroland Goss web systems has based the VARIOMAN fline, which was developed specially for packaging printing, on its decades of experience in offset printing and has connected this with the most modern automation. We have created a technology, which specifically avoids the weak points inherent in other processes
The offset-based variable-format printing units combine low printing plate costs and high print quality, and in conjunction with the unique PECOM-X automation system, they also achieve particularly short makeready and changeover times, as well as low waste.
The optional combination with printing technologies such as gravure and flexo results in additional overall advantages of a hybrid system. With additional gravure units, the print product can be supplemented with opaque white or gold and silver decorations at low cost and with high quality.
The changing print motives are quickly and cost-effectively exchanged in the offset section, while the usually much more static parts such as opaque white are printed in gravure with the advantages of high opacity and low ink costs. Supplementing the offset-based system with flexographic printing units can be useful, for example, for applying varnish.
The VARIOMAN was therefore developed from the very beginning as a platform concept that can always be optimally configured to meet customer requirements.
Features & Advantages
Web width 425-850 mm, 560-1120 mm, 650-1300 mm (17-33 inch, 22-44 inch, 25-49 inch) ()
Speed up to 400 mmin. depending on substrate and equipment
Cylinder circumference variable due to sleeves from 18“ up to 36“ (457-914 mm)
Substrates Films and paper from 10 to 300 μm
Lower production costs due to offset technology
Format variable printing unit thanks to the sleeve technology
Different films can be printed in high quality and variability
The equipment of the VARIOMAN fits the particular packaging design
Competitive advantage due to the networked system
( Preferred dimensions, other sizes on demand)
