(1) Depending on material properties
(2) Depending on machine web width
Automating metallizing
The next generation of the BOBST EXPERT K5 Metallizer is the first automated metallizer in the flexible packaging industry. It is optimized to handle sustainable substrates including BOPE, MDO PE, CPP and Paper) and low temperature Heat Sealable BOPP films.
Key benefits
Process expertise in-built
- Higher quality metallization
- In-built operator support
- BOBST iMA software powered by AI which automates and controls deposition process
- New operator console with controls all in one place
- Automatically selects optimized setting for different processes
- Remote support possible with BOBST iMA in conjunction with BOBST Connect.
Outstanding performance
- Improved metallized roll quality due to increased automation
- Increased output of up to 100 tonnes per annum
- Ability to house increased roll diameters up to 1,270 mm
- Largest coating window in the industry with improved collection efficiency of 16%
- Largest diameter coating drum in the industry at 700 mm
- Incorporates the BOBST renowned winding mechanism.
Lowest production costs in the market
- Reduced production cycle increasing number of rolls per day
- 20% savings in production costs
- Maximum machine uptime
- Total Cost of Ownership reduced by 10-15%
- Total Cost of Ownership reduced by up to 25% compared to competitors.
Product specifications
| Processed materials | |
|---|---|
| Paper | 35 - 90 g/m2 (1) 0.06 - 0.06 in (1) |
| Film | 8 - 120 micron (1) 8 - 120 micron (1) |
| Capability | |
| Web width | 1350 - 3650 mm (2) 53.1 - 143.7 in (2) |
| Speed | max 1000/1200 m/min max 3280/3937 ft/min |
| Roll diameter | 1270 mm 50 in |
Features
Intuitive and easy to operate
- New operator console with controls all in one place. More intuitive HMI screen and software interface make the machine easy to operate. BOBST iMA software powered by AI to automate and control the deposition process.
Metallizing
- Largest coating window in the industry which along with the 700 mm drum improves collection efficiency by 16%. The High Deposition (HD) source has an improved design for higher speed of operation for those metallization jobs that require a high deposition rate of up to 4.0 OD.
Reduced cost of ownership
- The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of the EXPERT K5 is reduced by up to 25% compared to competitor metallizers in the market.
Improved output
- Improved quality of metallized roll and increased output of up to 100 tonnes per annum.
Improved winding
- In the winding zone, direct drives on the winders eliminates potential loss through indirect drive. The Shaft Vacuum Seals are highly resistant to friction, they are also longer lasting, easy to replace and are an off-the shelf part.
Automatic Sequential Control
- Unique in the industry, the Automatic Sequential Control (ASC) system speeds up start-up of the machine with minimum operator involvement required, making the EXPERT K5 easy to operate.
Faster venting and pump downs
- Faster venting and pump down times result in a reduced production cycle which increases the number of rolls per day.
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