Xpannd is the realization of GIDUE project of a combined flexo/offset machine, patented and produced for the self-adhesive label and shrink sleeve markets, able to satisfy the most demanding requirements in terms of quality and repeatability. The Hi-Offset unit, core of the Xpannd machine, has been designed to overcome the annoying 'ghosting' effect and to favour the rapid passage of the ink to the web to ensure the highest quality during production. The Xpannd printing quality is certified by the German SID Institution and is comparable to sheet-fed offset standards.

The new Xpannd 450 is convenient for printing both self-adhesive labels and shrinkable sleeves and makes offset/flexo combination a valuable choice for a larger number of converters.

The sale freedom of UV offset printing process resides in the possibility of supplying, with limited efforts, a global answer to global brands around the world. In offset everything is standardized inside an open system, with the results of a major certitude about the kind of repeatability and availability of consumer products.

The Xpannd is fully digitally controlled. The introduction of Digital Automation makes the control of the variables possible: quantity of ink, quantity and balance of the dampening solution in relation to the substrate and to the speed, ink tray recipes control, tension and temperature control. Thanks to the servo assisted Intelligence we have all the data stored in a PC connected to the converter MIS system, which can anticipate the differences caused by the variations in speed and substrate behaviour.

The Xpannd boasts the revolutionary 'mark to mark' Multi-camera Intelligent Register system with cameras (not photo-cells!) positioned on each print unit and able to recognize the register pattern. The register is fully automatic at set-up (pre-register) and during production (register), the register verifies the printing pressures and the operation is totally independent from the operator’s skills. The Xpannd register system ensures exceptional performances on self-adhesive substrates with a tolerance of ±0,02mm at the highest speeds, on the most subtle colours!

Especially for the 450mm model, special attention is paid to safety and to the ease of use through the multi-process Organizer. The Organizer allows the handling and storage of the Offset Cassettes and of the multi-process heads and is positioned in front of the machine for its entire lenght. No heavy loads handling, no stress and no risks for the operator are involved. A 'lean' working environment makes format and process change simple, fast, safe and well-organized.

	High-level and repeatable quality
	Multi-process self-adhesive and shrink sleeve label printing
	Full automation to reduce wastage and time loss during set-up
	Easy and safe handling of tools and offset cassettes thanks to the GIDUE Organizer
	Lean management of process heads
	Universal Platform concept for flexible multi-process

The Xpannd can be configured on the basis of any customer’s specific needs. Starting from a very basic configuration 4-colour offset + 1 flexo varnish, to the entry-level configuration 2 flexo groups + 4 offset groups + 2 flexo groups, to highly complex configuration including converting equipments. Contact our Sales office to request a specific quotation or receive more information by clicking here.

TARGET MARKETS

label converters, shrink sleeve printers

PRINTABLE SUBSTRATES

paper, PS paper, special papers (natural, textured, paper for wine labels, etc.), shrinkable films

PRINTING PROCESSES

offset, flexo, screen, interchangeable gravure on the Universal Platform (soon available)

MAIN APPLICATIONS

self-adhesive labels: wine and oil labels, spirits labels, general industrial (e.g.: household), cosmetics labels, food labels

CONVERTING

hot stamping, cold foil, lamination, die-cutting, flatbed and rotary embossing, sheeting, interchangeable multi-process/multi-converting

TECHNICAL FEATURES

Press width 370mm (14½") , 450mm (17.7") Print repeat from 430 to 609mm (from 17” to 24”) Max speed 150 mt/min (500 ft/min)