Rotatek is combining technology to conquer

Spain-based Rotatek has launched two new kit at the Labelexpo Europe show. The first is a new digital converting machine and the other is an advanced modular UV-flexo machine with shaftless technology, there by combining the power digital with the conventional to provide labellers the ability to convert without limits.

27 Sep 2013 | By PrintWeek India

The Rotatek digital converting machine combines semi-rotary and rotary solutions for producing pre-printed digital products for label and packaging market. “For the first time, Rotatek will provide offset printing in a digital converting  machine, one that can provide hot stamping and skilscreen formats of up to 400mm, the wides in the market,” said Bibiana Rodriguez, managing director, Rotatek.

The Smartflex, a UV-flexo machine on the other hand is designed for shortest linear web path for minimum wastage. “It is ideal for printing any kind of label or flexible packaging material in a single-pass production mode,” said Rodriguez.

Among the main features, the Smartflex employs a new register system developed by Bosch. These register systems can be mounted on all stations that will allow an outstanding high quality accuracy and stability for the entire print run. The system is operated with digital sensors, which allows for quick registration.”It speeds up setup times and reduces waste. This is what the market requires,” said Rodriguez.

Rotatek has been making machines for label and flexible packaging industry since 1970, and has been introducing new products in the market. “For the label and packaging market we have developed a new range of innovative products , which include narrow web offset with sleeves (Universal), semi-rotary and rotary presses combined (Brava), shaftles flexo machines (Smartflex) and digital converting machines (Digitalis),” said Rodriguez.

Vinay Kaushal, director of Provin Technos, Rotatek’s new Indian representative, said, “There are two factors which are involved in matter of wastage or otherwise. One is web path. We have the smallest web path of 20 meters on this press. The web path depends on the design of the machine. The second factor is registration, which is, how fast does the machine produces the saleable print.”

Also running on the stand, was Rotatek’s most selling Brava press. “It’s a unique machine that can run semi-rotary and full rotary formats,” concluded Rodriguez.