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Shaft Less Rotogravure Printing Machine

Up to 250 m/min*

Rotogravure Printing · Smart Print 250

Shaftless Rotogravure Printing Machine Manufacturer for High-Speed Flexible Packaging Printing

A Shaftless Rotogravure Printing Machine is an advanced web-fed printing system designed for high-quality, consistent, and multi-colour printing on flexible packaging and other printable substrates. It uses modern shaftless technology to provide precise control of printing operations, making it suitable for applications where print accuracy, productivity, and repeatability are important.

View Specifications
Machine Speed
Up to 250 m/min*
Web Width Range
300–1300 mm
Printing Capacity
1–12 colour configurations
Machine Model
Smart Print 250

Product Overview

Machine Capabilities

Mamta Converting’s Rotogravure Printing Machine is designed for flexible packaging applications across industries such as food packaging, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and industrial packaging. It can be configured for different web widths and multi-colour requirements, with the Smart Print 250 supporting web widths from 300 mm to 1300 mm and 1 to 12 colours.

The machine is suitable for printing on flexible packaging materials such as plastic films and other compatible web substrates. Its key advantages include precise colour registration, reliable operation, high-speed production, reduced setup requirements, and improved printing consistency. For demanding packaging applications, a Multi Colour Rotogravure Printing Machine can help manufacturers achieve attractive, repeatable, and high-quality prints. Mamta Converting combines robust machine construction, engineering expertise, and practical automation solutions to deliver dependable rotogravure printing equipment tailored to modern converting requirements.

Quick Technical Highlights

Built for High-Speed Production

Designed for high-speed, precise, and consistent flexible packaging production, this Automatic Rotogravure Printing Machine delivers reliable multi-colour printing performance.

Explore key technical specifications, automation features, and production capabilities designed to meet demanding modern printing requirements.

  • Speed

    Up to 250 m/min*

  • Web Width

    300–1300 mm

  • Number of Colors

    1 to 12 Colors

  • Servo Technology

    Independent servo drive system

  • Automatic Registration

    Automatic registration control

  • Shaftless Design

    Shaftless unwind & rewind system

  • PLC Control

    PLC-based control with HMI

  • Energy Efficient

    Energy saving system

  • Export Ready

    Manufacturer, supplier & exporter

MACHINE Features

Advanced Printing Features & Capabilities

  1. 01 Independent Servo Drive System

    Provides precise and independent control of each printing unit for accurate synchronization and stable high-speed operation. It improves print quality, reduces mechanical losses, and supports faster job changes. This system is ideal for Packaging Film Printing and demanding roll-to-roll applications.

  2. 02 Shaftless Unwind System

    Enables quick and convenient loading of printing rolls without conventional shafts. It reduces setup time and operator effort while providing stable material feeding. The system is suitable for flexible films, laminated substrates, and other Packaging Converting Machinery applications.

  3. 03 Shaftless Rewind System

    Provides controlled and consistent winding of printed material for high-quality finished rolls. It supports faster roll changes, reduces handling effort, and helps prevent uneven winding. This makes it suitable for continuous Roll to Roll Rotogravure Printing Machine operations.

  4. 04 Auto Tension Control

    Maintains consistent substrate tension throughout the printing process for stable web movement and accurate registration. Web Tension Control helps reduce wrinkles, material deformation, and printing variations, making it valuable for high-speed Film Printing Machine applications.

  5. 05 Pneumatic Impression Roller

    Maintains controlled pressure between the printing cylinder and substrate for consistent ink transfer. Adjustable pneumatic pressure helps improve print quality, reduce substrate damage, and maintain stable production across different film and packaging materials.

  6. 06 Doctor Blade System

    Precisely removes excess ink from the gravure cylinder while allowing ink from engraved cells to transfer onto the substrate. It helps achieve uniform ink coverage, sharp print quality, and consistent colour density during long Gravure Printing Machine production runs.

  7. 07 Advanced Drying System

    Efficiently removes solvent or moisture between printing stations to maintain print quality at high speeds. Proper drying reduces smudging, blocking, and solvent retention while supporting consistent multi-colour Packaging Film Printing and faster production.

  8. 08 Automatic Registration Control

    Continuously monitors and corrects colour-to-colour registration during printing. Automatic Registration Control reduces registration errors, material wastage, and manual adjustments while maintaining accurate multi-colour printing at high production speeds.

  9. 09 HMI Touch Screen

    Provides an easy-to-use interface for monitoring and controlling important machine parameters. Operators can adjust speed, tension, temperature, registration, and other settings quickly, improving productivity and simplifying operation of the Servo Rotogravure Printing Machine.

  10. 10 PLC Control System

    Coordinates major machine functions for reliable and synchronized operation. The PLC manages servo drives, tension control, drying, registration, and other automated functions, providing efficient control and easier troubleshooting for modern Gravure Printing Machine applications.

  11. 11 Automatic Web Guide System

    Maintains accurate lateral alignment of the substrate throughout the printing process. It works with Web Tension Control to reduce web movement, improve print positioning, and minimize material wastage during high-speed roll-to-roll production.

  12. 12 Ink Circulation System

    Provides continuous and consistent ink supply to the printing unit while helping prevent ink settling. It supports uniform colour density, stable ink transfer, and reliable print quality during long-duration Packaging Film Printing operations.

  13. 13 Video Inspection System

    Enables real-time monitoring of printed material to identify registration errors, streaks, colour variations, and other defects. Early detection helps reduce wastage and maintain consistent quality throughout high-speed Gravure Printing Machine production.

  14. 14 Energy Saving System

    Optimizes the operation of servo drives, drying systems, heating, and auxiliary equipment to improve energy efficiency. Reduced energy consumption can lower operating costs while supporting sustainable and efficient production in modern Packaging Converting Machinery.

HOW IT Works

From Prepress to Printing

The Shaft Less Rotogravure Printing Machine uses advanced electronic synchronization and precision web handling to deliver consistent, high-quality printing for flexible packaging applications.

  1. 01

    Working Principle

    The machine transfers ink from engraved cylinders onto the moving substrate, with electronically synchronized printing units ensuring accurate multi-colour registration.

  2. 02

    Printing Process

    Each printing unit applies a specific colour sequentially, producing sharp graphics, consistent colour density, and high-quality packaging prints.

  3. 03

    Web Handling

    Advanced Web Tension Control maintains stable web movement throughout the printing process, helping reduce wrinkles, stretching, and registration errors.

  4. 04

    Ink Transfer

    Engraved cylinders pick up controlled quantities of ink, while the doctor blade removes excess ink before precise transfer onto the substrate.

  5. 05

    Drying

    Efficient drying systems rapidly dry each printed colour before the web reaches the next printing unit, supporting high-speed and continuous production.

  6. 06

    Rewinding

    The finished printed web is rewound into uniform rolls with controlled tension, making it ready for slitting, lamination, pouch making, or other converting processes.

  7. 07

    Electronic Synchronization

    The Electronic Line Shaft System synchronizes individual printing units electronically, enabling precise speed control, registration accuracy, and smooth operation.

  8. 08

    High-Speed Performance

    This High Speed Shaftless Rotogravure Printing Machine combines accurate registration, stable web handling, efficient drying, and reliable rewinding for demanding flexible packaging production.

Working Process

Working process of a Shaftless Rotogravure Printing Machine: raw material roll, unwinder, web tension control, printing units, drying, inspection, rewinder and finished roll
Shaftless Rotogravure Printing Machine — working process flow from raw material roll to finished roll.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Shaftless Rotogravure – Printing Machine Parameters

Performance

Machine Model
Smart Print 250
Machine Speed
Up to 250 m/min*
Printing Width
Up to 1300 mm*
Maximum Web Width
1300 mm
Number of Colors
1 to 12 Colors
Printing Capacity
1–12 colour configurations

Web & Cylinder

Web Width Range
300–1300 mm
Cylinder Diameter
To be configured as per repeat length and application*
Repeat Length
Application/cylinder dependent*
Web Thickness
Suitable for flexible packaging substrates; application dependent*
Unwind Diameter
To be specified based on unwind configuration*
Rewind Diameter
To be specified based on rewind configuration*

Drying & Inking

Drying Type
High-efficiency hot-air drying system*
Ink Type
Solvent-based gravure inks; water-based ink option*
Doctor Blade System
Oscillating doctor blade

Drive & Automation

Drive Type
Shaftless electronic drive/servo drive system*
Automation
PLC-based machine control with HMI; automatic tension and registration control*

Construction & Utilities

Machine Construction
Heavy-duty frame structure
Gear System
Spiral bevel gear arrangement
Roller System
Dynamically balanced idler rollers
Power Consumption
Application and machine configuration dependent*
Air Requirement
Compressed air requirement to be confirmed as per configuration*
Electrical Supply
3 Phase, 415 V, 50 Hz*

* Specifications marked with an asterisk depend on the final machine configuration and application. Please contact our technical team to confirm values for your requirement.

Supported Materials

Compatible Printing Materials

The Shaftless Rotogravure Printing Machine is designed for high-quality printing on a wide range of flexible packaging substrates. Its precise electronic drive system, accurate registration control, and consistent ink transfer make it suitable for High Precision Printing and Multi Colour Printing Press applications across films, foils, papers, and laminated structures.

Printing MaterialKey PropertiesWhy Suitable for Rotogravure PrintingTypical Applications
BOPP Key Properties Clarity, stiffness, and moisture resistance Why Suitable for Rotogravure Printing Excellent printability and colour reproduction Typical Applications Snacks, biscuits, confectionery, labels
PET Key Properties Strength, stability, heat resistance Why Suitable for Rotogravure Printing Supports precise registration and detailed graphics Typical Applications Food, pharma, retort, industrial packaging
CPP Key Properties Flexibility, sealing, transparency Why Suitable for Rotogravure Printing Consistent ink coverage on flexible films Typical Applications Pouches, food, confectionery packaging
PVC Key Properties Flexibility, durability, and moisture resistance Why Suitable for Rotogravure Printing Controlled web handling supports uniform printing Typical Applications Labels, decorative films, specialty packaging
PE Key Properties Flexibility, toughness, and moisture resistance Why Suitable for Rotogravure Printing Stable tension control supports consistent printing Typical Applications Bags, liners, food, and industrial packaging
Nylon Key Properties Strength, puncture resistance, and flexibility Why Suitable for Rotogravure Printing Suitable for demanding high-performance packaging Typical Applications Vacuum, retort, meat, and seafood packaging
Paper Key Properties Printable, versatile, recyclable grades available Why Suitable for Rotogravure Printing Fine detail and consistent ink transfer Typical Applications Wrappers, bags, labels, decorative packaging
Aluminum Foil Key Properties High barrier protection Why Suitable for Rotogravure Printing Controlled tension and ink transfer support quality printing Typical Applications Pharma, coffee, dairy, confectionery
Laminates Key Properties Combined barrier, strength, and sealing properties Why Suitable for Rotogravure Printing High registration accuracy for flexible packaging structures Typical Applications Pouches, snacks, retort, pet food, pharma

Industries We Serve

Applications Across Industries

Our shaftless rotogravure printing machines deliver high-quality, precise, and consistent printing for diverse packaging and industrial applications. They are suitable for businesses requiring reliable multi-color printing, fast production, and excellent print registration.

  • Flexible Packaging
  • Food Packaging
  • Pharmaceutical Packaging
  • Cosmetic Packaging
  • Beverage Packaging
  • Chemical Packaging
  • Agriculture
  • Household Products
  • Pet Food

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APPLICATIONS

Shaftless Rotogravure Machine Uses

Our shaftless rotogravure printing machines are designed for high-quality, consistent printing on flexible packaging films and substrates used across food, FMCG, pharmaceutical, and industrial packaging applications.

Snack Packaging

High-quality rotogravure printing for snack packets, chips, namkeen and other food packaging films, with sharp graphics and consistent colour reproduction.

Stand-Up Pouches

Suitable for printing flexible films used in stand-up pouches for food, beverages, personal care and household products.

Labels

Provides precise, high-resolution printing for packaging labels where brand graphics, product information, and colour consistency are important.

Shrink Sleeves

Used for printing shrink-sleeve films with detailed graphics, vibrant colours, and accurate registration for 360° product decoration.

Laminate Films

Designed for printing films used in laminated packaging structures, supporting high-quality graphics before the printed film undergoes lamination.

Frozen Food Packaging

Suitable for printing packaging films and pouches used for frozen vegetables, ready-to-eat foods, meat products, and other frozen food applications.

Milk Packaging

Supports high-speed printing of flexible films used for milk and dairy-product packaging, where consistent colour and print quality are essential.

FMCG Packaging

Used for flexible packaging applications across personal care, home care, food, beverage, and other fast-moving consumer goods.

Pharmaceutical Packaging

Suitable for printing flexible packaging materials used in pharmaceutical and healthcare products, including sachets, pouches and other printed packaging formats.

SHAFTLESS VS CONVENTIONAL

Shaftless Rotogravure : Better Performance

A shaftless rotogravure printing machine replaces the conventional mechanical line-shaft transmission with electronically synchronized, independently controlled servo drives. This provides greater control over individual printing units and can improve registration stability, setup flexibility, and overall production efficiency.

For flexible packaging converters looking for a modern Roll to Roll Printing Machine, shaftless technology offers several operational advantages over traditional mechanically driven rotogravure presses.

ParameterTraditional Rotogravure MachineShaftless Rotogravure Machine
Changeover Time Traditional Rotogravure Machine Mechanical adjustments and synchronization can make job changeovers more time-consuming. Shaftless Rotogravure Machine Independent servo-driven units simplify adjustments and help achieve faster job setup and changeover.
Maintenance Traditional Rotogravure Machine Mechanical shafts, gears, couplings, and transmission components require periodic inspection and maintenance. Shaftless Rotogravure Machine Fewer mechanical transmission components reduce mechanical wear and simplify routine maintenance.
Downtime Traditional Rotogravure Machine Mechanical adjustments, wear, and transmission-related issues can contribute to production interruptions. Shaftless Rotogravure Machine Electronic drive control and reduced mechanical complexity can help minimize unplanned downtime.
Registration Traditional Rotogravure Machine Registration depends heavily on mechanical synchronization and operator adjustments. Shaftless Rotogravure Machine Electronic synchronization provides finer control of individual printing units for more consistent colour-to-colour registration.
Waste Traditional Rotogravure Machine More substrate may be consumed during startup, registration correction, and changeover. Shaftless Rotogravure Machine Faster electronic adjustment and improved registration control can help reduce startup and changeover waste.
Production Traditional Rotogravure Machine Suitable for high-volume production but offers less flexibility in individual unit control. Shaftless Rotogravure Machine Independent servo control supports stable, high-speed production and greater process flexibility.
Automation Traditional Rotogravure Machine Automation can be integrated, but mechanical transmission limits flexibility in some operations. Shaftless Rotogravure Machine Servo drives, electronic controls, and automated registration systems provide a stronger platform for advanced automation.
Productivity Traditional Rotogravure Machine Productivity can be affected by longer setup times, mechanical adjustments, and maintenance requirements. Shaftless Rotogravure Machine Faster setup, precise control, and reduced downtime can improve machine utilization and overall productivity.

Global Presence

Engineering Converting Solutions for Manufacturers Worldwide

From our manufacturing base in India to customers across the globe, Mamta Converting delivers advanced converting machinery built for diverse production requirements. With installations across 25+ countries, our team combines engineering expertise, international quality standards, and responsive after-sales support to help manufacturers achieve reliable performance wherever they operate.

Countries
25+
Clients
500+
Years of Industry Expertise
20+
Dot-matrix world map with Mamta Converting's manufacturing base in India marked
Manufacturing base — India

Technical Assistance

Global Support for Rotogravure Printing Machines

Mamta Converting is a trusted Rotogravure Printing Machine Manufacturer, Supplier, and Exporter, supplying reliable printing solutions to customers across international markets.

  • Standards

    Machines are manufactured with a focus on quality, safety, reliable components, consistent printing performance, and customer-specific production requirements.

  • Installation Support

    Technical assistance is provided for machine installation, commissioning, setup, and initial production trials to ensure smooth operation.

  • Training

    Operators receive guidance on machine operation, printing settings, safety, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.

  • After-Sales Service

    Mamta Converting provides ongoing technical assistance to help customers maintain machine performance and minimize production downtime.

  • Remote Support

    International customers can receive remote technical guidance for troubleshooting, machine settings, and operational issues.

  • Spare Parts

    Genuine and suitable spare parts support is available to help maintain machine reliability and long-term performance.

With comprehensive export, installation, training, service, and spare-parts support, Mamta Converting delivers dependable solutions for customers looking for the Best Rotogravure Printing Machine.

Why Mamta

What Sets Mamta Converting Apart?

  • Experience

    With extensive industry experience, Mamta Converting understands the evolving requirements of the flexible packaging and printing industries, delivering reliable rotogravure solutions.

  • Advanced Manufacturing

    As a trusted Rotogravure Printing Machine Ahmedabad manufacturer, Mamta Converting combines modern engineering, precision manufacturing, and advanced technology for consistent machine performance.

  • Customization

    Machines can be customized according to substrate, production capacity, printing requirements, and plant configuration, including solutions for PET Film Gravure Printing Machine applications.

  • Quality

    Every component and manufacturing process is selected with a focus on durability, printing accuracy, operational efficiency, and long-term machine reliability.

  • Testing

    Each machine undergoes systematic testing and performance checks before dispatch to ensure smooth operation, consistent printing quality, and dependable production.

  • Worldwide Installation

    Mamta Converting supports customers across international markets with professional installation and commissioning of gravure printing machinery.

  • Dedicated Support Team

    Our experienced support team provides technical assistance, troubleshooting, maintenance guidance, and after-sales support to help customers maintain uninterrupted production.

  • Industry-Focused Solutions

    From Gravure Printing Machine Gujarat requirements to specialized PET film and flexible packaging applications, Mamta Converting delivers practical solutions designed around customer production needs.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a Shaftless Rotogravure Printing Machine?

A Shaftless Rotogravure Printing Machine uses electronically controlled drives for precise synchronization of printing units, helping achieve accurate registration, efficient operation, and quick job changeovers.

2. What materials can be printed using a Rotogravure Printing Machine for Plastic Film?

A Rotogravure Printing Machine for Plastic Film is suitable for substrates such as BOPP, PET, PE, PVC, paper, and other flexible packaging films, depending on the machine configuration.

3. Is this machine suitable for BOPP and PET film printing?

Yes, a BOPP Rotogravure Printing Machine and a PET Film Gravure Printing Machine are designed for high-quality printing on flexible films used in packaging, labels, laminates, and other applications.

4. How many colours can be printed with a Multi Colour Gravure Printing Machine?

A Multi Colour Gravure Printing Machine can be configured with multiple printing units according to production requirements, enabling high-quality multicolour designs with consistent registration.

5. What factors affect the Shaftless Rotogravure Printing Machine Price?

The Shaftless Rotogravure Printing Machine Price depends on factors such as printing width, number of colours, machine speed, automation level, drying system, substrate requirements, and optional features.

6. Why choose Mamta as a Rotogravure Printing Machine Manufacturer in India?

Mamta is an experienced Rotogravure Printing Machine Manufacturer in India, offering shaftless gravure printing solutions designed for flexible packaging applications with technical support and customized configurations.

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