The first hybrid offset machine ОМЕТ XFlex X6 in Lithuania

In March 2019 the printing machine ОМЕТ XFlex X6 offset was launched into operation in the company “Ardekas”. The main feature of this machine is that it is equipped with offset and flexo printing units. Additional equipment such as cutting units and longitudinal cutting module allows the machine to be used for printing both unsupported films and self-adhesive labels and thermal labels.

The main task when choosing a machine was to achieve high quality products with minimal production time and waste. Ardekas had the need to be able to print products with a high lineature of the image, using offset units and to produce finishing by applying a large layer of specialized inks, as well as white and primer using flexo units. Thus, the OMET XFlex X6 printing machine, equipped with offset and flexo units, has become a unique solution to achieve the objectives.

The ideology of application of sleeve technology in the offset units of the XFlex X6 machine, using sleeves for the printing plates and blankets, allows the printer to make the most efficient use of production time and minimize the loss of time when switching to print a new job. When changing the print report, the machine operator has the opportunity, during the printing of the previous print run, on a special assembly table, to set the printing plates and offset rubber on the corresponding sleeves and then in a few seconds to change them in the printing machine. Subsequently the servo-drive technology and the automatic register system, setting the “zero” position of the plate sleeves, minimizes waste paper. This increases the efficiency of using the working time of the machine.

Ardekas also has a modern web line for the production of self-adhesive paper. This is the only equipment in the Baltic countries, in the production process of which the patented technology of applying glue and silicone coating is used. The company is also a manufacturer of self-adhesive products in a wide range, made from various combinations of materials with partial adhesive coating. In addition, Ardekas is engaged in the manufacture of blanks for self-adhesive labels for food and industrial goods, packaging, bar coding, descriptions of goods, labels for scales. Available equipment can produce such products as: paper, PE, BOPP, PET label, thermo eco, termo top, vellum.

Ardekas is the only producer in the Baltic States that manufactures Linerless – self-adhesive labels without substrate. The new hybrid press OMET XFlex X6 has enabled Ardekas to reach a new, higher level in the production of the above mentioned products.