Plastic tube decoration

RDA-X & RDA-24
Dry Offset Printing with Capping

Flexible and compact tube decoration and finishing machine

A versatile solution for dry offset printing and varnishing of plastic tubes or sleeves, with integrated finishing operations for complete tube production.

Operations:

  • Membrane punching and sealing
  • Cap screwing and torque control, or snap-on cap application
  • Print-to-flip-top cap orientation
  • Dry offset printing and varnishing


Highlights:

  • Quick-change system for fast design and format changeovers
  • Surface pre-treatment by flame or corona
  • Up to 8 dry offset printing colours
  • Hybrid Prime Offset configuration possible
  • Pre-print option for enhanced colour opacity on transparent tubes
  • TS grip system for secure tube/sleeve handling
  • Reduced setup times and improving print quality
  • UV ink curing with progressive power control
  • Squeezing roller or anilox varnishing unit for premium finishing

Technical Data

RDA-X
RDA 24-165
Min./max. diameter
(16) 19-50 (60) mm
(16) 19-50 (60) mm
Skirt length
60-215 mm
50-215 mm
Max. printing width
205 mm
205 mm
Cap diameter
(16) 19-50 mm
(16) 19-50 mm
Max. printing speed
130/min.*
165/min.*
Weight of main machine
~10,000 kg
~12,000 kg

*depending on configuration

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