Advanced Changhong 8-Color Flexographic Printing Machine for Packaging

Product Description

We are a source manufacturer specializing in flexographic printing machines, including Stack Type Flexo Printing Machines, CI (Central Impression) Flexo Printing Machines, and Full Servo Gearless Flexo Printing Machines.
 
Production Capacity: two modern manufacturing facilities covering 60,000 m², with 10+ R&D engineers and 100+ experienced technicians, producing 200+ machines annually.
Experience & Certification: Over 20 years of manufacturing experience in flexographic printing machinery; all products are CE certified.
Global Reach: Serving 1,500+ clients across 65+ countries, including Asia, North America, South America, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. 
After-Sales Service: We provide on-site commissioning after delivery, operation training, and remote video troubleshooting, along with free replacement of wearing parts within the first year.

Machine Features

 
 
 
#01
Center Driven Unwind System
Ultrasonic Web Guide System
Automatic Tension Control 

#02
Plate Self-Cleaning Function
Central Impression (CI) Drum 
Hydraulic Position Printing  
Ceramic Anilox Roller
Chambered Doctor Blade

 
 
 
#03
Electric Heating System
Variable Frequency Airflow Control
Intelligent Constant Temperature Control
Hot Air Circulation Drying System
Fully Enclosed Oven Structure

 
#04
Video Inspection System
High-speed cameras monitor the entire web width in real time, automatically detecting print defects such as color variation, missing print, and streaks

 
 
 
#05
Center Driven Rewind System
Automatic Tension Control 

High-performance motor
Automatic Fault Detection

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Specification

The 8 colors CI flexo printing machine was built around one straightforward goal — keeping print quality consistent on plastic films, woven polypropylene bags, and paper across a full production run. The large central impression drum is what makes that possible at high speeds, holding the web steady while all 8 color stations do their work. Registration stays accurate, web handling stays smooth, and output doesn't quietly deteriorate as the shift goes on.

Central Impression Drum: One large CI drum keeps the substrate firmly against a fixed contact point throughout the run. On films and paper alike, that stability is what stops distortion from creeping in and keeps color registration consistent across all 8 stations.

8-Color Printing Capability: The 8 colors CI flexo printing machine puts everything through in a single pass — vibrant graphics, spot colors, complex packaging effects included. No second run, no re-feeding, no rebuilding the job in stages.

Versatile Substrate Handling: Plastic films, woven bags, paper — the substrate range covers multiple packaging industries without needing a different press for each material type. That kind of flexibility doesn't always come standard.
Half-Width Turnover Frame: The web gets flipped mid-run for double-sided printing — no stopping, no unloading, no starting the job over from the other side. What would normally take a separate pass just becomes part of the same run.
Still Picture Inspection System: Real-time HD monitoring runs alongside the press the whole time. Defects show up on screen while the job is still running .
High-Speed Operation: The 8 colors CI flexo printing machine runs up to 350 m/min, and tension control holds steady at that pace. Output quality doesn't quietly drop off as speed climbs — that's the part that actually matters in a production environment.
User-friendly interface: Automatic registration and intuitive controls streamline the setup process.New operators get comfortable with it faster than most expect, and job changeovers don't eat into production time the way they do on more complicated setups.
Eco-Friendly Design: Water-based and UV inks both work on it, and the enclosed systems keep VOC emissions down. For operations trying to stay within current environmental standards, it's not something that requires a separate compliance workaround.

Model	CHCI8-600E-S	CHCI8-800E-S	CHCI8-1000E-S	CHCI8-1200E-S
Max. Web Width	700mm	900mm	1100mm	1300mm
Max. Printing Width	600mm	800mm	1000mm	1200mm
Max. Mechanical Speed	350m/min
Max. Printing Speed	300m/min
Max. Unwind/Rewind Dia.	φ 800mm/φ1000mm/φ1200mm
Drive Type	Central drum with Gear drive
Printing Length (repeat)	350-900mm
Electrical Supply	Voltage 380V. 50 HZ.3PH or to be specified
Ink	Water base ink or solvent ink
Range of Substrates	LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, BOPP, CPP, PET, Nylon, PP Woven Bag, Paper
Photopolymer Plate	To be specified

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FAQ

Q: What is a CI Flexo Printing Machine?
central impression flexo press wraps the substrate around one large drum while each color station applies ink in sequence. That single point of contact is what ensures everything stays stable and accurate. It's a whole different ballgame than stack or inline setups.

Q: What can an 8-color CI flexo printing machine print on?
Plastic films, woven bags, paper, non-woven materials — the range covers most of what packaging production actually deals with day to day.

Q: Are CI flexo machines eco-friendly?
Water-based inks run on it without issue, which keeps VOC emissions and material waste down. It's not a workaround — the machine is set up for it from the start.

Q: How does the central impression drum improve printing?
Tension and contact stay constant throughout the run, so registration errors and substrate stretch don't get a chance to accumulate. The result is consistent output from the first meter to the last.

Q: What is the role of the still picture system in flexo printing?
It captures real-time HD images of the print while the machine is running. Defects get spotted mid-run rather than turning up during a post-production quality check when it's already too late to do much about it.

Q: How fast can an 8 colors CI flexo printing machine operate?
Speeds typically hit around 350 m/min, though where it actually runs day-to-day depends on the substrate and how the job is set up. For high-volume work, that ceiling covers most production requirements.

Q: What is the half-width turnover frame used for?
It flips the web mid-run so double-sided printing happens in a single pass. That removes what would otherwise be a separate operation from the workflow entirely.

Q: How do I choose between CI, stack, and inline flexo presses?
CI is the go-to for high-speed flexible packaging where registration and substrate stability matter most. Stack presses suit shorter runs where job variety is the priority. Inline makes more sense for rigid or heavier materials. The honest answer is it comes down to what the production line actually looks like — no single configuration wins across the board.