FL5 + RDC For: Cartons | Scratch Cards | Labels
For: Cartons | Scratch Cards | Labels
World-class technology, endless versatility.
Designed from the ground up for carton production. We can support your demand
no matter the size of the print run. Download our brochure now or contact us today.
The most versatile single-pass Carton Press you've ever seen.
This carton has been produced in a single pass using the Edale FL5, 510mm with inline (FDC) Flatbed Die Cutter.
Cold Foil
has been laminated on the FL5 Prime full width to give the effect of more costly Met PET cartons.
Embossing
is added inline on the FDC to give a 3D tactile effect.
Unique Uniprint
Colours are printed using Edales unique Uniprint print head to ensure the best possible quality.
AiiR System
(Autonomous Inking Impression and Registration) on the FL5 gives unparalleled automation and repeatability of quality and print accuracy.
Cast & Cure
has been added to give a finish that adds brand protection and allows the carton to really stand out from other production methods.
Cut, Creased & Stripped
The carton was finally cut, creased and stripped before being discharged onto a conveyor by the FDC 600.
From raw material to finished carton in 1 minute!
ALL IN A SINGLE PASS
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Interested in the FL5?Why not book a demo?
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Highly flexible, fully customisable press for high volume runs
The FL5 + RDC is a high productivity printing and converting machine for cartons, scratch cards and labels where there are infrequent job changes.
The fully servo driven system allows for easy and repeatable setups in both the printing and converting sections. The rotary die-cutting technology (RDC enables high speed production of both sheets and die-cut product whilst maintaining the versatility of a one pass production).
It comes in 600mm web width as standard.
Edale is open and willing to work with customers to customise the configuration to meet your exact requirements, whether this be a change to a single module or the complete line. Our modular design and flexibility allows for many additional features, including but not limited to: laminating, cold foiling, hot foiling, screen, reverse print, cut to sheet or reel to reel configurations.
This flexibility means that the FL5 + RDC can be configured for a wide range of applications such as: single pass cartons, single pass scratch cards, paper cups, sleeves and much more. Single pass production significantly reduces work in progress, number of operators, space requirement, waste and delivery times whilst also increasing overall efficiency of traditional multi pass production methods.
The FL5 + RDC GIVES YOU:
- Increased productivity
- Single pass production
- Modular design- allows for future
- Full servo driven technology and full motorised adjustment allows quick and repeatable set up
- Autonomous closed loop register maintains accurate registration in both x and y directions reducing the need for operator intervention
- Advanced HMI gives unlimited job storage function allowing for detailed job data to be used for fast and accurate job set-up
- The rail system allows for additional options such as laminating, reverse print, foiling and screen to be easily moved between print units.
Product Technical Specifications
| Product | FL1 PRIME | FL3 | FL5 | FL7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web widths (inch) (mm) | 350mm | 13.7” | 430mm | 16.9” | 600mm | 23.6” | 650mm | 25.5” 760mm | 29.9” 850mm | 33.4” |
| Repeat range (inch) | 8 – 24” 203.2 – 609.6mm | 8 – 24” 203.2 – 609.6mm | 10 – 28” 254 – 711.2mm | 14 – 36” 355 – 914mm |
| Material range (micron) | 12 – 350 microns 0.5 – 14pt | 12 – 450 microns 0.5 – 18pt | 12 – 700 microns 0.5 – 28pt | <700 microns <28pt |
| Mechanical speed (m/min) | 200 m/min | 660 ft/min | 200 m/min | 660 ft/min | 200 m/min | 660 ft/min | 300 m/min | 990 ft/min |
The best of everything as standard
Our focus is on quality engineering, and all our presses include the latest technology as standard.
Aiir
AiiR stands for Autonomous inking, impression and register. It is Edale's own technology designed to automate the process, reducing the reliance on the operator to set and regulate.
Automatic Registration
Ensures register precision and consistent print quality.
Shaftless dual servo print technology
Genuine full servo shaftless independent drive technology ensures print precision and consistency.
Gearless Impression
No gear mesh so guarantees exceptional print quality and a wide substrate range.
Jumbo Unwind
1.5m (60" ) Jumbo unwind with optional 2", 6" & 12" mandrel and reel lift with touch screen control.
Set & Forget Impression
Automatically set Anilox-to-Plate Impression ensures uniform ink coverage across the plate without over impressing.
On-the-fly setup
Colour changes whilst you are still in production.
Pre-register
Automatically positions the print cylinder in the correct position based on job recall.
Short web path
Minimises waste and maximises efficiency.
UniPrint
Consistent, high-quality print, whatever the repeat size.
Electronic linear and lateral register
Electronic positioning of linear and lateral register prepares the machine for EZ REG upgrade.
Modular Design
Build the machine to match your requirements.
Job Storage / Job Recall HMI
Unlimited job storage, saves and recalls all job specific machine settings and job production data.
QC Ink System
Colour changes in under 90 seconds.
Interested in the FL5?Why not book a demo?
Come and join us on a virtual demo to see the FL5 Flexographic single-pass carton press
AiiR
AiiR + EZ or AVT Reg systems use camera technology to autonomously set both liner and lateral print register and monitors it throughout the run.
FULL ROTARY DIE CUTTING
Heavy duty servo driven rotary die cut station.
EMBELLISHMENT
There are a number of options available for embellishment to bring your product to lie.
FLATBED HOT FOIL
Hot foiling stamping.
FL5 SECURITY
Screen print scratch car/foil/holograms security.
HOT FOIL STATION
Rotary Hot foiling station.
AVT INSPECTION & REGISTRATION CONTROL
100% Inspection.
FDC 600
Web fed Flatbed die cutting for cartons.
RAIL SYSTEM
Moveable rail system.
Label Pack
Rail mounted delam/relam, Turnbar, cold foil and lamination for label embellishment.
VLS Sheeter
Electronic setting of sheet and perforation length negates the need for multiple sets of tools.
LED CURING
LED curing technology reduces total power consumption by up to 75%.
DIVERGING DELIVERY TABLE
Diverging delivery system enables separation of cartons to minimise waste.
IR DRYING
Infar Red Drying is an indirect method of drying water-based ink.
HOT AIR DRYING
Hot Air Drying.
NON STOP UNWIND (BUTT SPLICER)
A butt splice will join two webs together, typically, the end of an expiring roll to the beginning of another.
PRE CONDITONER
Preparation prior to print i.e. heating of the board.
WEB CLEANER
Single sided or Double sided.
CHILL ROLLS
DE CURL OPTIONS
EZ Mount Plate Mounter
The EZ Mount ensures correct, accurate mounting, easy pre-reg, giving consistency and high quality print.
EZ Cart
Additional cart for EZ DIE magnetic die tools.
Anilox Cleaner
Ultra-sonic anilox cleaning.
Plate Cutter
Quick and accurate cutting of plates prior to mounting.
AUTOMATIC SPLICER & NON-STOP REWIND
Add up to significantly increased productivity, greater quality control and reduced waste.
EZ Bench
Storage for up to 4 EZ DIE magnetic die tools.
EZ Slitter
Label slitter rewind and inspection machine.
Plate Cleaner
Plate washing prior to storage.
News &Case Studies
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Press Release
Reelvision Invest in their third Edale single-pass Flexographic Carton Line
Edale is proud to announce that Reelvision, manufacturers of Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Personal Care and FMCG cartons have invested in an FL5, single-pass printing and converting carton line, comprising of 8 colours, 540mm width and an FDC 600 web-fed flatbed die-cutter to join their existing Edale machinery.
Press Release
Imprimerie Ideale opt for second FL5 from Edale
Based in Casablanca Morocco, Imprimerie Ideale have chosen Edale as their preferred machinery supplier for a second time, this follows on from their initial purchase of an 8 colour Edale FL5 with Flatbed die cutter.
Their latest machine is a 510mm wide, 8 colour FL5 equipped with a screen module as well as a rotary die station for inline die cutting, embossing and sheeting.
Press Release
Three Gold Awards in a row
iTek Packz is known for its awards for Excellence in Flexography and Innovation, and for the third-consecutive year running has been awarded gold for Flexography, Narrow Web and they also received the highly acclaimed ‘Best in Show Award.’
They have been given high praise from the FTA judges for their winning entry, for Narrow Web, process, paperboard, which was a vibrant soap carton.
