Technical Specifications

Parameter ZB300-ELS-850 ZB300-ELS-1050 ZB300-ELS-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 Material BOPP, PET, CPP, PE, PVC, Nylon, Paper
Max. Printing Speed 280 m/min
Max. Mechanical Speed 300 m/min
Register Accuracy ±0.1 mm Horizontal and Vertical
Unwind / Rewind Diameter 800 mm
Paper Core Diameter 76 mm 76 mm 76 mm
Printing Cylinder Diameter 120 – 350 mm
Power 300 kW 330 kW 350 kW
Weight 33000 kg 35000 kg 37000 kg
Dimension 21000 × 4500 × 3800 mm 21000 × 4700 × 3800 mm 21000 × 4900 × 3800 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 ELS Rotogravure Printing Machine for Flexible Packaging

The ZB300-ELS rotogravure printing machine is a high-performance electronic line shaft gravure press designed for flexible packaging production. Each gravure cylinder is driven by an independent servo motor, allowing accurate synchronization, fast register response and stable printing performance at high speed.

With a maximum mechanical speed of 300 m/min and a maximum printing speed of 280 m/min, the ZB300-ELS series is suitable for packaging manufacturers who require both production efficiency and stable print quality across multiple substrates.

Independent Servo Drive for Precise Gravure Printing

The electronic line shaft design replaces traditional mechanical shaft transmission and enables each printing unit to be controlled individually. This improves printing stability, shortens response time and supports more precise register correction during production.

Advanced Automatic Register Control

The Siemens integrated register system allows fast digital correction of register errors, memory storage of previous positions and pre-register for new jobs. This helps reduce setup waste, shorten plate change time and improve repeat job efficiency.

Efficient Drying and Cooling for High-Speed Production

The machine includes an intelligent drying system with air recirculation and multiple heating options such as electric, steam and heat transfer oil. The aluminum alloy cooling roller improves cooling efficiency and supports stable printing quality at higher running speeds.

Stable Unwind and Rewind for Roll-to-Roll Production

Double shafts driven by dual motors, closed-loop dancer tension control and taper tension control in rewinding help maintain stable web handling and improve splicing acceptance during continuous production.

Suitable for Flexible Packaging, Paper and Industrial Applications

The ZB300-ELS rotogravure printing press is suitable for food packaging, shopping bags, shrink sleeve labels, paper converting, medical packaging, woven bag packaging, industrial transportation packaging and decorative applications. It is a practical solution for converters serving multiple packaging markets.


Product Applications

Applications in Flexible Packaging Gravure Printing

The ZB300-ELS rotogravure printing machine is designed for high-speed printing of flexible packaging materials used in modern packaging production. It is suitable for a wide range of film, paper and foil applications that require stable registration, efficient drying and reliable roll-to-roll performance.

  • Food, Cosmetics and Detergent Packaging
    Suitable for printing flexible packaging films used for snacks, daily chemicals, detergent pouches and consumer goods packaging.
  • Beverage Labels and Transfer Films
    Used for beverage labels, shrink sleeve labels and transfer film applications requiring clear graphics and stable color consistency.
  • Paper Packaging and Paper Converting
    Applicable for paper plates, paper boxes, cartons, paper cups and kraft paper bags used in retail and food service packaging.
  • Medical, Hygiene and E-commerce Packaging
    Suitable for medical packaging, diaper wet bags, clothing express packaging and e-commerce mailing bags.
  • Industrial, Woven and Decorative Applications
    Designed for industrial transportation packaging, non-woven bags, woven bag packaging, architecture decoration and toys packaging materials.
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: ZB300-ELS Rotogravure Printing Machine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an electronic line shaft rotogravure printing machine?

An electronic line shaft rotogravure printing machine uses independent servo motors to drive each gravure cylinder while keeping all printing units synchronized through an electronic control system.

What materials can the ZB300-ELS print?

The machine is suitable for BOPP, PET, CPP, PE, PVC, nylon, paper and similar flexible packaging substrates. It is widely used for films, labels, paper packaging and other roll materials.

What is the maximum speed of this machine?

The ZB300-ELS series has a maximum mechanical speed of 300 m/min and a maximum printing speed of 280 m/min, making it suitable for medium to high-speed gravure production lines.

How many printing units are available?

The machine can be configured from 1 to 15 printing units depending on the customer’s product structure, design complexity and production requirements.

What are the key advantages of the register system?

The machine uses a Siemens integrated register system with memory storage and pre-register functions, allowing fast alignment, easier plate change and reduced setup time.

What industries use the ZB300-ELS rotogravure press?

The machine is widely used in food packaging, cosmetics packaging, detergent packaging, beverage labels, transfer films, medical packaging, e-commerce packaging, woven packaging and decorative packaging applications.