Yt And Ytb - 6 Color Flexible Packages Flexo Printing Machine

Advantages of YT and YTB 6 color Flexible packages Flexo Printing machine

This machine was designed in a way so that it reduces the time, effort and cost. It is very fast at printing large quantities of material. This means that less time is used up to give out large quantities of retail ready material. The quality of printing is also not compromised resulting in satisfaction of both the customer and the printer. It is mainly Chinese engineered and manufactured. That’s comforting to hear because it’s a known fact that Chinese productions are cheaper and reliable at the same time. Depending upon the geographical location of where the machine is needed, the price surprisingly fluctuates and a purchase can be made from a country where China offers lower prices but same quality. From there the machines can be shipped to the place of operations.
They are also energy efficient as they come with the specification of 280V. And when we factor in the speed of printing, which is 20 to 120 meter/per minute, they provide greater value for money.
They can be used to print labels, paper and cardboard boxes and plastic film boxes. Their principal working model is based on the Helical Gear Drive technology. This method enables the work rate to be higher than other gear models since the number of teeth is higher. There are multiple axes which makes it easier to distribute the work load, no matter how high, so the wear and tear is less than other gear principals. The gears are angled in such a way that noise is reduced while the machine may be running at full throttle.
The operation is easy and the machine can be easily started. 
•    The printing meter can be adjusted according to the quantity needed or when the material is nearing the end.
•    The printing speed can be configured.
•    The drying system is state of the art and the process automatically stops when the ink is dried and is deemed safe for distribution.
•    The color register is accurate when compared with other preceding models.
•    The listed weight is at 3000kgs to 5000kgs
•    The plate type used is flatbed printer
Flexography printing machines bring more versatility to the table with them than any other printing technique. They can be easily used on multiple substrates. Substrates that absorb more and because of the porous quality and ones that are not porous. With the right usage of an ink that can dry in minimal time they are going to work perfectly. Flexography can use metallic inks, UV and electric inks, water based inks as well as solvent based inks. However solvent based inks are not recommended anymore due to their properties that make harmful for the environment.
The usage of inks is a very important facet when it comes to the performance of the flexography printing machines. There is complete science behind the proper usage of inks. Let us take a look at the 4 types of flexography inks and their applications
•    Solvent based inks
•    Water based inks
•    Oil based inks
•    UV & Electric based inks

Solvent based inks

These types of inks are ideally used for plastic bags of shopping. They offer excellent abrasion resistance but they have less surface tension water based inks and dyes.

Water based Inks

They are primarily composed of water and pigments. These inks provide highest surface tension. They are mainly used in the packaging of corrugated packaging industry. The substrates are porous and the ink is easily absorbed.

Oil based Inks

The general composition consists of hydrocarbons and soy oil in some cases. Mineral oil can also be seen in these types of inks. This ink is used for publication printing industry. We might see some samples when we look at magazines and books.

UV & Electric based Inks

They are made up of prepolymers, monomers and pigments. They can be seen on the external packing of food packages.

Conclusion
The usage of this machine has many benefits as stated above. Such as speed. The output is higher than any other printing technique. The speed itself is the biggest selling point. The costs are automatically reduced when the output is on a bulked up rate.  On top of that, this machine, mechanically speaking has tried to reduce all the lacking that preceding ones had in their design. The origin is also a plus. Chinese machinery is all over the world known as reliable and cheap giving us the best of both worlds. It can be used on paper, cellophane and paperboard boxes, cardboard boxes, plastic films, disposable cups, shopping bags, wallpapers and dining sheets, seat covers and posters. Food packaging such as juice boxes and chocolate boxes can also be printed through it. If the basics requirements match, the machine can print and give quality results.  The plastic film food packaging that requires substrates to be printed at a higher rate is often done through flexography because this technique is ideal for adding solid colors to the canvas. The inks dry quickly and that makes it easier to add multiple layers of different colors producing better colors. It is often preferred by people who are more aesthetically inclined or those who have more artistic sense since it offers more varieties and more creativity can be integrated through it just because the technology allows us to. This machine is also favorable to the environment since it reduces the use of chemicals in the cleanup process. Majorly, solvent free inks are used which reduces the emissions of volatile organic chemicals and this in turn provides a more sustainable printing method. That is a huge benefit to have since the printing industry is already under such strict hawk eyed media inspection. It also comes with recycling mechanism in some models that further makes it more environmentally friendly.