Definition
What is a flexo printing machine?
A flexo press transfers ink from a flexible plate onto the substrate between an anilox roller and an impression roller. Stack-type presses arrange the color units vertically — compact, cost-effective and well suited to film and paper converting.
E-SHION offers 4-color and 6-color stack presses with 950 mm print width and speeds up to 120 m/min, printing paper, film, non-woven and woven PP with in-line converting options.
Applications
What it is
used for
Flexible packaging film
Brand print on PE/PP film before bag making or lamination.
Paper & labels
Short and medium runs on paper stocks with precise registration.
Shopping bags
Printed carrier bags direct from film rolls.
Non-woven & woven PP
Bags and sacks with strong, durable print.
Capabilities
Range &
configuration
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Print width | 950 mm |
| Colors | 4 (YTL 41000) / 6 (YTB-A 61000) |
| Speed | 10 – 120 m/min (by model) |
| Substrates | paper · film · non-woven · woven PP |
| Drive | helical gear · NSK bearings |
| Options | double unwind/rewind · drying · in-line converting |
Machines in this category
All Flexo Printing Machines
Printing machines at a glance
Which printer for which job?
Real model families from the E-SHION range — flexo for short and medium runs, gravure for high-volume repeat orders.
| Machine | Type | Colors | Max web width | Print width | Speed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTL-41000 | Flexo (stack) | 4 | 1000 mm | 950 mm | 10–120 m/min · ±0.25 mm | Shopping and garment bags, simple jobs |
| YTB-A 61000 | Flexo (stack) | 6 | 1000 mm | 950 mm | 10–120 m/min · ±0.2 mm | Multi-color retail and food bags |
| ESAY-C 1350 | Rotogravure | 8 | 1300 mm | 450–1350 mm | 150 m/min (mechanical 170) | High-volume food film and lamination |
Flexo selection guide
Stack vs CI:
what it means for your line
E-SHION flexo presses use a stack layout — colour units are stacked vertically around the frame, which keeps the machine compact and setup straightforward for film and paper converting. CI (central-impression) presses print all colours around one drum; they suit very high-speed, tension-sensitive work but take up more space and cost more.
| Feature | YTL 41000 · 4 colours | YTB-A 61000 · 6 colours |
|---|---|---|
| Print width | up to 950 mm | up to 950 mm |
| Printing speed | 10 – 70 m/min | 10 – 120 m/min (material-dependent) |
| Overprint precision | ±0.25 mm | ±0.2 mm |
| Colour configurations | 4+0, 3+1, 2+2 | 6+0, 5+1, 4+2, 3+3, double side |
| Materials | OPP/BOPP, PE, NY, PET, CPP, PVC, non-woven 15–120 g, paper 15–350 g/m² | |
How many colours do you need?
For a new bag plant, a 4-colour press (YTL 41000) covers most logo and simple design work at 10–70 m/min. Six colours (YTB-A 61000) add spot colours, double-side printing and higher throughput up to 120 m/min for high-volume orders.
Corona treatment before printing
Film surfaces like PE and OPP have low surface energy — ink can peel off if the film is not corona-treated before printing. Confirm your line configuration with our engineers so the treater and press are matched to your film recipe.
Knowledge hub
Printing machine guides
Answers from our engineers — flexo vs gravure, color count, registration accuracy and price.
Flexo vs gravure for plastic bags
When short runs beat long runs, and the reverse.
Read guide →
Flexo and gravure printing machine price guide
What drives the price: color count, width, speed and automation.
Read guide →
How many print stations do you need?
2/4/6/8 colors — match station count to your bags and brand.
Read guide →
What affects print-to-cut registration
Precision factors that keep your print inside the cut line.
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Corona treatment before printing
Why surface energy matters for ink adhesion on film.
Read guide →Buyers ask
Frequently asked
questions
Flexo vs gravure — which do I need?
Flexo suits shorter runs, flexible packaging and quick changeover; gravure suits long, high-volume runs with the highest color consistency. Many converters run both.
Stack vs CI vs inline?
Stack presses are compact and cost-effective for film and paper; CI presses give the best register for extensible film; inline presses combine printing with other converting steps.
What materials can it print?
Paper, PE/PP film, non-woven and woven PP, with surface treatment where needed.
Can it integrate with bag making?
Yes — flexo can run in line with bag making machines so printed bags are finished in one pass.
What speed can I expect?
Up to 120 m/min mechanical on the YTB-A 61000; your achievable speed depends on substrate, ink system and drying.
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