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      • Offset Printing and Varnishing incl. Capping
      • Multi Decoration Offset, Flexo, Screen, Hot Stamping, Varnishing
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Plastic container decoration

Dry Offset Lid

DDM 160 – High-performance, single track
lid printing system

The DDM 160 is proven and in production. The basic printing unit and base machine are made of a robust steel construction. The pre-treatment and the UV oven are integrated in the basic machine concept. The horizontal lid restacker rounds off the system. The main characteristics of DDM 160 printing technology are the high production output, the outstanding print quality, the extreme short change-over time as well as the excellent reliability and ergonomics.

Highlights

The key issue for the development was for simple and extremely fast change-over as well as ease of maintenance

Robust modular design

Excellent accessibility and operation from one side only

Printing plate cylinder with quick locking device and micro-setting of the register for a fast reproduction

Cooling facilities for ductor and oscillating rollers

Progressive adjustable ink metering system (via the control panel) for controlled ink flow allowing consistent and excellent halftone/fulltone print quality

No lid – no ink and no lid – no print

Feed table with central height adjustment and integrated cooling plate

Gas pre-treatment with progressive flame control for propane, butane or natural gas

Data storage memory

Automatic lid blow-off device for scrap

Lid counting: counts fed, ejected and stacked (printed) lids

Servo driven lid stacking for exact timing

Graphic color-display allows good dialogue between man and machine, for production parameters, monitoring and diagnostics

The complete line is designed to conform with the European CE safety regulations

Technical Data

Round lids:
Min./max. rim diameter: 50-190mm
Polygonal lids:
Min. rim dimension: 50x50mm
Max. rim dimension: 185x210mm
Min./max lid height: 5/25mm
Max. dimensions of print area: 150x185mm
Max. printing speed up to (lids/h)
Standard design: 30,000/h
SPIN ROD design: 36,000/h
Weight of main machine ~5,200kg

 

Options

Automation cell system with in feed conveyor belt and pick and place robot.

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DDM 160 - speed is of the essence

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Are you ready to elevate your process to new heights? Our state-of-the-art solutions are designed to revolutionize your business, ensuring efficiency, precision, and unmatched quality.

Have questions or need immediate assistance? Feel free drop us a message via the contact form.

//polytype, the Swiss expert for conventional and digital printing, is a decoration machine provider for different packaging solutions such as cosmetic tubes, jars, cups, lids, bottles, cans and closures.

Polytype SA
26 route de la Glâne, 1701 Fribourg / Switzerland
info@polytype.com / Phone: +41 26 426 11 11
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