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The robust metal printing machineMailänder 283

Mailänder 283 metal printing machine for metal decoration in the metal packaging industry.

Perfect printing meets robust technology

The Mailänder 283 metal decorating machine combines the best of two worlds: proven and robust Mailänder technology combined with the high-performance printing units of the MetalStar 4.

With the Mailänder 283, you have the ability to print even the most challenging sheets for the metal packaging industry in a stable and reliable manner, without compromising on the print quality and automation of the MetalStar 4 printing units.

Tailor-made printing solutions for metal decorating:
The Mailänder 283 can be adapted or expanded to meet your specific requirements thanks to its modular design, thus offering maximum flexibility.

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  • Excellent print quality thanks to market-leading offset printing technology
  • Perfect processing of any type of sheet
  • Energy-efficient drying: UV, UV LED or conventional drying
  • User-friendly design and intuitive operation

Produkt highlights

  • Market-proven and widely used feeder
  • Specific upgrade packages for aluminum and scroll sheets
  • Electronic synchronisation to the printing line
  • Robust and durable design including double sheet control and ejection
  • Simple operation thanks to local control panels and operator relief tools such as laser assisted pile centering and motorised adjustment of the pile carrier
Single sheet feeder for metal printing machines and coating machines
Single sheet feeder Type 780
  • Flat and proven sheet transport for challenging metal sheets
  • Special equipment for scroll sheets, aluminum, thick and thin metal sheets
  • Easy adjustment of the sheet material to be printed
  • Motorised format adjustment in the feed frame 
  • Precise sheet feeding and extremely simple operation
Infeed frame for metal printing machines and coating machines
Infeed frame
  • The most modern offset printing unit in metal decorating
  • Short, fast-reacting printing unit to reduce waste
  • Fast achievement of a stable ink/water balance
  • All settings and controls can be conveniently operated from the control console
  • Highest print quality for high-quality metal packaging
Printing units of a metal printing machine
Mailänder 283 printing units
  • Automatic roller washing programmes for easy and thorough cleaning of the ink rollers
  • Simple operation from the control station
  • Parallel washing of ink rollers during blanket washing with DriveTronic SRW (Simultaneous Roller Washing)
  • Reliable and fast cleaning of the rollers
Automatic roller washing for cleaning of the ink rollers in offset printing units
Automatic roller washing for cleaning of the ink rollers
  • Automatic washing of the blanket
  • Blanket washing possible in parallel in all printing units
  • Simple removal of the washing spindle
  • Convenient to operate from the control console
  • Reduced washing time thanks to thorough and automatic blanket cleaning
CleanTronic blanket washing for metal printing machine
CleanTronic: automatic roller washing
  • State-of-the-art UV LED technology for drying as an intermediate or final dryer
  • Format-dependent switch-off of unused UV LED segments
  • No heat input into the metal sheet
  • No heating or cooling necessary
  • Energy savings of up to 80 % compared to conventional UV drying
MetalCure LED dryer for metal printing machine
MetalCure LED dryer
  • Simple operation of the printing press from the control console
  • Integrated LED lighting
  • Automatic register setting with ErgoTronic ACR at the touch of a button
  • Control of all production and washing programmes
  • Easy handling and fast learning curve
Control Console for metal printing machines and coating machines
Control Console
  • Robust and durable components for the design of the production line
  • Full flexibility in the configuration of the printing line
  • Optimum adaptation to the customer’s requirements
Sheet handling, stacker for metal printing machines and coating machines
Stacker Type 806

Technical specifications

Maximum sheet size 1,000 x 1,200 mm (39.37" x 47.24")
Minimum sheet size 510 x 710 mm (20.08" x 27.29")
Sheet thickness 0.13 - 0.60 mm (0.0051" x 0.0236")
Size of printing plate 1,095 x 1,220 x 0.4 mm (43.11" x 48.03" x 0.0157")
Maximum printing area 995 x 1,200 mm (39.17" x 47.24")
Size of pre-bar blanket 1,220 x 1,275 mm x 1.95 mm (48.03" x 50.20" x 0.0768"))
Gripper margin 3 mm (0.118")
Print start 5 mm (0.197") from edge of sheet
Production speed up to 7.500 sheets/h (125 sheets/min)
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