Soma will debut the Optima 820 flexographic printing press optimised to run label stock paper and film packaging materials at Labelexpo Europe, Brussells.
According to the company the press bridges the gap between narrow and wide web printing for products such as in-mold and wrap around labels, shrink sleeves, retort pouches and sachets as well as paper sacks, cups and plates. The new Optima will be shown running live job demonstrations throughout the show.
Available in 620 and 820 mm widths in up to eight colours, the press is capable of speeds up to 300 m/min and features unwind and rewind systems that are located outside the printing unit modules. This variable design allows the option of choosing any unwind/rewind configuration and in-line upstream or downstream printing and converting units such as cold seal or slitting.
The Optima will be equipped with eight printing units and will feature fast web changeover for reverse printing, intelligent impression adjustment to reduce start-up waste and Soma’s new, award winning print cartridge system for spot colours.
