KFlex K6: The Future of Efficient Printing and Converting

In an industry where precision, speed, and waste reduction define competitive advantage, the KFlex K6 stands out as an ultimate printing platform designed to redefine efficiency. Combining advanced automation with modular flexibility, this system addresses the core challenges of modern printing environments.

The Power of the Flexo Unit

At the heart of the KFlex K6 is a highly evolved Flexo Unit, engineered to deliver both consistency and ease of operation. Key features include:

• Advanced Automation: With the AutoMate Technology, the press features wide touch panels, multi-color LED smart indicators, automated guard opening, and automated photocell control. This drastically reduces the reliance on manual adjustments.
• Automatic Pressure Adjustment: The K6 eliminates the need for cams, using an intelligent system that automatically positions components based on print repeat and material thickness. This results in “absolute repeatability” and significant savings:
  • 70% reduction in set-up time.
  • 65% reduction in waste.
• Design Efficiency: The press incorporates a shorter web path, which translates to immediate waste reduction. It also offers gearless Direct Drive transmission and an optional “SWITCH” interchangeability system for maximum flexibility.

Multivision+: Precision and Economy

The KFlex K6 integrates the new Multivision+ inspection and registration system, which provides a significant leap in quality control.

• Enhanced Imaging: A new image processing algorithm provides improved contrast, enabling the reading of light colors and varnishes that were previously difficult to register.
• Substrate Versatility: The system recognizes marks on any substrate, including top white or clear materials.
• Waste and Financial Impact: Multivision+ allows for a drastic reduction in edge waste (from 18.8 mm down to 9 mm). In a 10-color configuration, this optimization can lead to annual savings of 25,000–26,000 € for every 5 million linear meters produced. Furthermore, compared to manual operations, it achieves an 84% reduction in start-up waste.

Innovation in Converting

The platform’s versatility is further bolstered by:

• Cold Foil Saver: This system manages up to 4 foil strips with 2 reels (or 3 strips with 1 reel), allowing for independent adjustments and doubling productivity while keeping foil usage highly eco-friendly.
• New Offset Unit: Developed in-house, this unit features extractable and interchangeable cassettes, sleeve technology, and a sophisticated ink train with 4 form rollers and 5 servo-driven oscillating rollers for superior print quality.
• SWITCH System: This revolutionary feature enables seamless interchangeability between printing and converting units, optimizing line configuration and ensuring business continuity even as production requirements evolve.

Conclusion

The KFlex K6 is more than just a printing press; it is a comprehensive solution designed to minimize human error, maximize material savings, and ensure absolute repeatability. By leveraging state-of-the-art automation and modular design, OMET has created a platform that empowers printers to increase their productivity while significantly lowering operational costs.

Video presentation of the machine from Labelexpo : https://youtu.be/-FqNKCFe8pU

Author of the article:

Tatyana Gaponova
Export Area Manager – OMET Srl
Tatyana.gaponova@omet.it
0039 335 683 7227