Technical Specifications

Parameter ZB500-ELS-850 ZB500-ELS-1050 ZB500-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 460 m/min
Max Mechanical Speed 500 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 320 kW 350 kW 380 kW
Weight 45000 kg 50000 kg 55000 kg
Dimension 23000 × 5500 × 4600 mm 23000 × 5700 × 4600 mm 23000 × 5900 × 4600 mm

Machine Configurations

Unwind and rewind unit of ZB500-ELS rotogravure printing machine

Unwind & Rewind Unit

  1. Double Shaft Structure: Dual shafts driven by independent motors allow quick roll loading and efficient production changeover.
  2. Automatic Roll Alarm System: The machine automatically alarms when the roll diameter reaches the preset limit or when the web ends.
  3. Dancer Closed Loop Tension Control: The dancer roller system automatically detects roll diameter changes and maintains stable web tension.
  4. Stable Rewinding System: Closed-loop taper tension control combined with nip rollers ensures smooth and uniform rewinding.
Servo driven printing unit of ZB500-ELS rotogravure printing machine

Printing Unit

  1. Independent Servo Driven Plate Cylinder: Each gravure cylinder is equipped with shaftless pneumatic chucks and driven by an independent servo motor.
  2. Stable Ink Transfer System: The ink metering roller ensures uniform ink supply and prevents ink splashing during high-speed printing.
  3. Chamber Doctor Blade Mechanism: The doctor blade holder supports left-right, up-down and forward-backward adjustment for precise ink control.
  4. Ink Supply Trolley: Diaphragm pump ink circulation system supports stable ink delivery and quick ink replacement.
Automatic register control system of ZB500-ELS gravure printing machine

Register System

  1. Siemens Integrated Register Control: Advanced automatic register system ensures accurate color alignment during high-speed production.
  2. Independent Operator Interfaces: Each printing unit is equipped with a dedicated control screen for monitoring and adjustment.
  3. Fast Digital Register Adjustment: Operators can quickly correct horizontal and vertical register deviations.
  4. Register Memory Function: Automatic register memory enables faster plate positioning and shortens job changeover time.
High efficiency drying system of ZB500-ELS rotogravure printing machine

Drying System

  1. High Efficiency Drying Design: Optimized drying tunnel reduces solvent residue and ensures stable ink curing.
  2. Intelligent Temperature Control: Automatic temperature regulation with hot air circulation improves drying efficiency.
  3. Multiple Heating Sources: Supports electric heating, steam heating and heat transfer oil heating.
  4. Water-Based Ink Compatibility: Drying structure supports both solvent-based and water-based printing processes.
Cooling system of ZB500-ELS rotogravure printing machine with aluminum cooling roller

Cooling System

  1. Aluminum Alloy Cooling Roller: Lightweight aluminum rollers provide efficient heat dissipation during high-speed printing.
  2. High Stability Bearing System: Double-row self-aligning roller bearings ensure smooth roller rotation.
  3. Forced Water Circulation Cooling: Cooling water is circulated automatically to maintain stable substrate temperature.
  4. Large Cooling Contact Area: Extended cooling surface improves cooling efficiency for high-speed gravure printing.


Product Description

Ultra High-Speed Electronic Line Shaft Rotogravure Printing Machine

The ZB500-ELS rotogravure printing machine is an ultra high-speed electronic line shaft gravure printing press designed for large-scale flexible packaging production. Each gravure cylinder is independently driven by servo motors, enabling precise synchronization and stable printing performance at extremely high speeds.

With a maximum mechanical speed of 500 m/min and printing speed up to 460 m/min, the machine provides exceptional productivity while maintaining precise color registration for complex multi-color packaging designs.

Independent Servo Drive Technology

The electronic line shaft system replaces traditional mechanical shaft transmission and allows each printing unit to operate independently while remaining electronically synchronized across the entire printing line.

Advanced Automatic Register Control

The Siemens integrated register control system supports fast digital correction, automatic pre-register and memory storage for register positions, significantly reducing setup time and material waste.

Efficient Drying and Cooling Systems

The drying system includes intelligent temperature control with air recirculation and multiple heating options including electric heating, steam heating and heat transfer oil heating. Aluminum alloy cooling rollers provide efficient substrate cooling during high-speed printing.

Designed for Flexible Packaging Production

The ZB500-ELS rotogravure printing press is suitable for printing flexible films, paper packaging materials and aluminum foil used in food packaging, personal care packaging, medical packaging and industrial packaging applications.


Product Applications

Applications in Ultra High-Speed Flexible Packaging Gravure Printing

The ZB500-ELS rotogravure printing machine is designed for ultra high-speed printing of flexible packaging materials used in modern packaging production. The electronic line shaft servo drive system ensures stable printing performance and precise color registration during high-speed operation.

  • Food, Cosmetics and Detergent Packaging
    Suitable for printing flexible packaging films used for snacks, cosmetics and detergent pouches.
  • Beverage Labels and Transfer Films
    Used for beverage labels, shrink sleeve labels and transfer film applications requiring high printing quality.
  • Paper Packaging Products
    Applicable for paper plates, cartons, paper cups and kraft paper bags used in retail and food service packaging.
  • Medical and Hygiene Packaging
    Suitable for medical packaging materials, diaper wet bags and hygiene product packaging.
  • E-commerce and Industrial Packaging
    Designed 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: ZB500-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 while keeping all printing units synchronized electronically.

What is the maximum speed of the ZB500-ELS?

The ZB500-ELS has a maximum mechanical speed of 500 m/min and a maximum printing speed of 460 m/min.

What materials can the 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 are available?

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

What industries use the ZB500-ELS rotogravure press?

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