Technical Specifications

Model ZB230-ELS/MLS-850 ZB230-ELS/MLS-1050 ZB230-ELS/MLS-1250
Colors 8 Colors 8 Colors 8 Colors
Printing Width 850 mm 1050 mm 1250 mm
Material Width 880 mm 1080 mm 1280 mm
Printing Materials BOPP, PET, CPP, PE, PVC, Nylon, Paper
Max Printing Speed 230 m/min
Max Mechanical Speed 260 m/min
Register Accuracy ±0.1 mm (horizontal & vertical)
Unwind / Rewind Diameter 800 mm
Paper Core Diameter 76 mm 76 mm 76 mm
Printing Cylinder Diameter 100 – 380 mm
Power 260kw / 230kw 280kw / 250kw 300kw / 270kw
Weight 28000 kg 30000 kg 32000 kg
Dimension 20000×4500×3600 mm 20000×4700×3600 mm 20000×4900×3600 mm

Machine Configurations

Unwind and rewind unit of rotogravure printing machine

Unwind & Rewind Unit

  • Dual Shaft Structure: Double shafts driven by dual motors allow easy operation and faster roll change.
  • Automatic Alarm: Alarm system alerts the operator when the roll reaches preset limits or the web ends.
  • Closed Loop Tension Control: Dancer tension control automatically detects roll diameter and adhesive position for stable web tension.
  • Stable Rewinding: Closed-loop taper tension control with nip roll ensures consistent roll surface quality.
Gravure printing unit with servo driven plate cylinder

Printing Unit

  • Independent Servo Drive: Each plate cylinder is installed with shaftless pneumatic chuck and driven by an independent servo motor.
  • Stable Ink Delivery: Ink metering roller ensures stable ink supply and prevents ink splashing at high speeds.
  • Chambered Doctor Blade: Doctor blade can move left/right, up/down and forward/backward with adjustable frequency.
  • Service Trolley: Ink feeding trolley with diaphragm pump supports efficient ink circulation.
Automatic register control system for rotogravure printing machine

Register System

  • Siemens Register Control: Integrated register system ensures precise color registration during high-speed printing.
  • Independent Operator Screens: Each printing unit has an individual control interface for monitoring register status.
  • Fast Correction: Quick digital adjustment allows rapid correction of printing registration errors.
  • Memory Function: Register position memory enables fast plate positioning and quick job changeovers.
High efficiency drying system for gravure printing machine

Drying System

  • High Drying Efficiency: Designed to minimize solvent retention and maintain stable drying performance.
  • Intelligent Temperature Control: Automatic temperature control with air recirculation reduces energy consumption.
  • Multiple Heating Options: Electric heating, steam heating and heat transfer oil heating are available.
  • Water-Based Ink Compatibility: Adaptable to water-based printing processes used in flexible packaging.
Cooling system with aluminum alloy cooling roller for gravure press

Cooling System

  • Aluminum Alloy Cooling Roller: Low inertia roller designed for efficient forced water circulation cooling.
  • High Stability Bearings: Double-row self-aligning roller bearings support smooth roller operation.
  • Water Recirculation: Overflow cooling water is automatically recycled to improve efficiency.
  • Large Contact Surface: Extended cooling area increases cooling efficiency during high-speed printing.


Product Description

High-Speed Electronic Line Shaft Rotogravure Printing Machine

The ZB230 ELS rotogravure printing machine is designed for high-speed printing of flexible packaging materials. It adopts electronic line shaft drive technology, where each printing cylinder is independently driven by servo motors while maintaining precise synchronization.

With printing speeds up to 230 m/min, the machine provides a reliable and efficient solution for large-scale flexible packaging production such as food packaging, beverage labels, shrink sleeves and industrial packaging materials.

Independent Servo Drive Printing Units

Each printing cylinder is driven by an independent servo motor which ensures precise speed synchronization and stable color registration during high-speed production.

Advanced Automatic Register System

The machine uses a Siemens integrated register control system with pre-register and memory functions, allowing fast job changeovers and reducing setup time.

High Efficiency Drying System

The drying system features automatic temperature control and air recirculation technology, ensuring efficient solvent evaporation while reducing energy consumption.

Flexible Packaging Production Solution

The ZB230 ELS rotogravure printing press is widely used in the flexible packaging industry for printing films, paper and aluminum foil used in food packaging, personal care packaging and industrial packaging.


Product Applications

Applications in Flexible Packaging Gravure Printing

The ZB230 ELS rotogravure printing machine is designed for high-speed printing of flexible packaging materials used in modern packaging production. It supports a wide range of plastic films, paper substrates and aluminum foil materials used in consumer packaging industries.

  • Food Packaging Films
    Suitable for printing snack bags, frozen food packaging, instant food packaging and other flexible packaging films.
  • Beverage Labels and Shrink Sleeves
    Widely used for printing beverage labels, shrink sleeve labels and transfer films.
  • Paper Packaging Products
    Applicable for paper plates, paper cups, cartons, paper boxes and kraft paper bags.
  • Medical and Hygiene Packaging
    Suitable for medical packaging films, diaper wet bags and hygiene product packaging.
  • E-commerce and Industrial Packaging
    Used for printing courier bags, shopping bags, woven bags and industrial transportation packaging materials.
  • Food Packaging & Cosmetics Packaging & Detergent Packaging
    Designed for high-quality printing on flexible films used for food pouches, cosmetic sachets, and household detergent bags, ensuring vibrant colors and excellent resistance to chemical contents.
Food Packaging & Cosmetics Packaging & Detergent Packaging printing application

Food Packaging & Cosmetics Packaging & Detergent Packaging

Beverage label and wraparound packaging printing application

Beverage Labels

Paper food container and paper packaging printing application

Paper Food Containers

Medical packaging film printing application

Medical Packaging

Diaper wet bag printing application

Diaper Wet Bags

Clothing express packaging printing application

Clothing Express Packaging

E-commerce packaging film printing application

E-commerce Packaging

Industrial transportation packaging printing application

Industrial Transportation

Non-woven Bag printing application

Non-woven Bag

Woven Bag packaging printing application

Woven Bag packaging

Architecture & Decoration printing application

Architecture & Decoration

toys-cars printing application

Toys & Cars


Product Video

Machine Running Video


FAQ: ZB230 ELS Rotogravure Printing Machine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an electronic line shaft rotogravure printing machine?

An electronic line shaft (ELS) rotogravure printing machine uses servo motors to drive each printing cylinder independently while maintaining synchronization through an electronic control system.

What materials can the ZB230 ELS gravure press print?

The machine supports a wide range of materials including BOPP, PET, CPP, PE, PVC, nylon films, paper and aluminum foil used in flexible packaging industries.

What is the maximum printing speed?

The ZB230 ELS rotogravure printing press has a maximum printing speed of 230 m/min and a mechanical speed up to 260 m/min.

How many printing units can the machine have?

The machine can be configured with 1 to 15 printing units depending on production requirements.

Does the machine support automatic registration?

Yes. The machine adopts Siemens integrated register control system to achieve fast and precise color registration adjustment.