Plastic Containers

Decoration systems for plastic containers in (almost) all shapes and sizes – flexible and innovative.
Plastic Containers

Decoration systems for plastic containers in (almost) all shapes and sizes – flexible and innovative.

DDM 160 (8 colours)

High performances, 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 is completing the system. Main characteristics of the 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.

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

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
Progressice 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 progessive flame control for propane, butane or natural gas
Data store 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 colour-display allows a good dialogue between man and machine, for production parameters, monitoring and diagnostics
The complete line is designed to conform with European safety regulations CE