What is the difference between a flexo printing machine and an ordinary printing machine?

  flexo printing machine and ordinary printing machine in a number of aspects there are significant differences, these differences are mainly reflected in the printing principle, printing results, printing speed, printing costs, environmental protection, suitable for printing materials and equipment characteristics. The following is a detailed analysis of these differences.

1.printing machine printing principle

flexo printing machine: the use of flexible plate material (such as rubber or polyester material) for printing, through the anilox rollers will be transferred to the printing plate, and then through the graphic part of the printing plate will be transferred to the substrate ink. The printing unit and processing function of the flexo printing press can be flexibly configured according to the needs and is highly adaptable.

Ordinary printing machine (offset printing machine, for example): the use of traditional offset printing principle, through the printing plate on the graphic part of the contact with the ink, and then transfer the ink to the blanket, and finally by the blanket will be transferred to the substrate ink. Offset presses usually require a complex plate-making process, and the adaptability of the printing material is relatively limited.

2.printing effect of the printing press

flexo printing machine: soft printing effect, full color, strong sense of hierarchy. With the development of technology, modern flexo printing presses have been able to achieve up to 300 lines / inch color level printing, printing effect can be comparable to offset and gravure printing.

Ordinary printing machine: in the printing effect usually has a high resolution and color reproduction, but in dealing with complex patterns or high fineness requirements may have certain limitations.

3.printing speed of the printing machine

flexo printing press: high productivity, fast printing speed, especially in high-volume printing tasks excel. flexo printing machine can be double-sided multi-color printing, printing direct varnish, surface lamination and other processes, greatly improving production efficiency.

Ordinary printing machine: Printing speed is also faster, but in contrast, flexo printing machine has more advantages in continuous operation and multiple process handling.

Printing cost of the printing machine

flexo printing press: due to the relatively low price of the machine, plate making costs are also less, and the printing process has a low rate of paper loss, so the overall printing costs are lower. In addition, flexo printing presses are suitable for a wide range of substrate materials, further reducing material costs.

Ordinary printing machine: printing costs are relatively high, you need to buy expensive plates, inks and other consumables, and the plate-making process is complex and time-consuming.

4.printing machine environmental protection

flexo printing press: better environmental performance, you can use environmentally friendly inks and solvents for printing, reducing the pollution of the environment. In addition, the flexo printing press waste ink and waste water treatment is relatively simple.

Ordinary printing presses: may produce a certain amount of wastewater and exhaust gas during the printing process, causing a certain amount of pollution to the environment. However, with the advancement of technology and environmental awareness, more and more ordinary printing presses have also begun to adopt environmentally friendly materials and technologies for improvement.

5.printing presses suitable for printing materials

flexo printing machine: adapt to a wide range of materials, can print paper, cardboard, corrugated paper, plastic film, metal foil and other materials. This characteristic of the flexo printing machine in the field of packaging printing has a wide range of prospects for application.

Ordinary printing machine: The suitable materials for printing are relatively limited, usually more suitable for the printing of paper-based materials.

6.Equipment Characteristics of Printing Machines

flexo printing machine: equipment structure is simple, easy to operate, easy to maintain and repair. flexo printing machine also has a high degree of flexibility and scalability, can be customized and upgraded as needed.

Ordinary printing machine: equipment structure is relatively complex, difficult to operate and maintain. However, with the continuous progress of technology and equipment upgrading, the operation and maintenance of ordinary printing machine has become more and more simple and convenient.

In summary, flexo printing machine and ordinary printing machine in a number of aspects there are significant differences. When choosing printing equipment, you need to consider and choose according to the specific printing needs and scenarios.