Nuova Gidue launches short run flexible packaging press

Nuova Gidue, a manufacturer of printing machines for the label and packaging industry, has introduced its new Master 630 press line, a mid-web flexographic press for the production of short runs of flexible packaging, shrink sleeves and wrap-around labels.

Federico d’Annunzio, MD, said: ‘Label converters using Gidue presses have long been offering a full packaging service, producing not only self-adhesive labels but also shrinkable sleeves, wrap-around labels, in-mold labels, aluminum blisters and other sophisticated packaging products. The Master 630 is Gidue’s response to the changes in the self-adhesive label industry, following the creativity of label converters in the packaging market. Also, traditional gravure and CI flexo converters can take advantage of the reduced waste and the flexibility of the Master 630. A wide range of accessories has been developed to produce unique packaging configurations. We think we have developed a good press: easy to use and very innovative.’

Due to its patent-pending Digital Flexo concept (digital cameras and up to nine servo motors per print unit), the Master 630 performs fully automated set-up of print register, density and pressure. Waste is reduced to less than 10 meters. Printing speeds reach over 200 meters per minute; maximum web width is 630mm. The press can handle a wide range of printable substrates, from 8 microns to 450 gsm.

The Master 630 press line is available in several printing and converting configurations: UV flexo, water-based flexo, solvent and water based gravure, multiple in-line lamination technologies and cold foil.

Matteo Cardinotti, Gidue’s head of R&D, said: ‘We have addressed many typical flexible packaging issues: minimum waste during set-up; consistent quality at speed changes; flexibility on several substrates; in-line lamination using different technologies. We have also found a real solution to using UV flexo inks for food packaging. The Master 630 press is really an innovative project. We hope we can give a lot of satisfaction to our converters.’

The first Master 630 has been sold to an Italian customer based near Lecco.

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