Technical Specifications

Parameter ZB400-ELS-850 ZB400-ELS-1050 ZB400-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 Materials BOPP, PET, CPP, PE, PVC, Nylon, Paper
Max Printing Speed 380 m/min
Max Mechanical Speed 400 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 330 kW 360 kW 390 kW
Weight 38000 kg 41000 kg 44000 kg
Dimension 22000 × 4500 × 4100 mm 22000 × 4700 × 4100 mm 22000 × 4900 × 4100 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 ZB400-ELS rotogravure printing machine is a high-performance electronic line shaft gravure printing press designed for large-scale flexible packaging production. Each gravure cylinder is independently driven by servo motors, ensuring accurate synchronization and stable operation at high speed.

With a maximum mechanical speed of 400 m/min and printing speed up to 380 m/min, the machine provides high production efficiency while maintaining precise color registration for complex packaging designs.

Independent Servo Driven Printing Units

The electronic line shaft system allows each printing unit to operate independently while remaining synchronized with the entire production line. This improves printing accuracy and reduces mechanical transmission loss.

Advanced Register Control System

The Siemens integrated register system enables fast digital adjustment, automatic pre-register and memory storage of register positions, allowing faster job changeovers and reduced setup time.

Efficient Drying and Cooling Systems

The machine includes an intelligent drying system with air recirculation and multiple heating options including electric heating, steam heating and heat transfer oil heating. The aluminum alloy cooling rollers ensure stable substrate temperature during high-speed printing.

Designed for Flexible Packaging Manufacturing

The ZB400-ELS rotogravure printing press is suitable for printing flexible films, paper packaging materials and aluminum foil used in food packaging, consumer goods packaging, medical packaging and industrial packaging production.


Product Applications

Applications in High-Speed Flexible Packaging Gravure Printing

The ZB400-ELS rotogravure printing machine is designed for high-speed printing of flexible packaging materials used in modern packaging production. The electronic line shaft drive system enables stable high-speed operation while maintaining precise color registration for complex multi-color packaging designs.

  • Food, Cosmetic and Detergent Packaging
    Suitable for printing snack packaging films, daily chemical packaging and detergent pouches.
  • Beverage Labels and Transfer Films
    Used for beverage labels, shrink sleeve labels and transfer film applications requiring high print quality.
  • Paper Packaging Products
    Applicable for paper plates, paper boxes, cartons, paper cups and kraft paper bags.
  • Medical and Hygiene Packaging
    Suitable for medical packaging materials, diaper wet bags and hygiene product packaging.
  • E-commerce and Industrial Packaging
    Used for courier bags, clothing express packaging, 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: ZB400-ELS Rotogravure Printing Machine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an electronic line shaft rotogravure printing machine?

An electronic line shaft gravure press uses independent servo motors to drive each gravure cylinder, replacing traditional mechanical shaft systems while improving speed stability and printing precision.

What is the maximum speed of the ZB400-ELS machine?

The machine has a maximum mechanical speed of 400 m/min and a maximum printing speed of 380 m/min.

What materials can this machine print?

The machine supports BOPP, PET, CPP, PE, PVC, nylon films, paper and aluminum foil used in flexible packaging production.

How many printing units can the machine have?

The ZB400-ELS series can be configured with 1 to 15 printing units depending on production requirements.

What industries commonly use this machine?

The machine is widely used in food packaging, cosmetics packaging, detergent packaging, beverage labels, medical packaging and industrial packaging production lines.