Central Drum Flexographic Printing Machines for Continuous Industrial Production
Central drum flexographic presses are engineered for high-stability industrial flexographic printing, where register accuracy, substrate control and consistent print quality are essential requirements.
The central-drum configuration keeps the substrate continuously supported by a single impression cylinder throughout the print process, reducing variations, tension and instability that are typical of more complex applications.
This approach makes CI presses ideal for continuous production, flexible substrates and applications where print quality must remain consistent over time.
This is the logic of controlled, repeatable flexographic printing on which the Ofem approach is built.
i-PRESS Flexographic Press
Gearless central-drum flexographic printing. A flexographic press engineered to bring industrial printing to levels of stability, precision and operational continuity that are difficult to achieve with traditional solutions.With an innovative Gearless architecture, i-Press eliminates the mechanical interference typical of geared systems, enabling direct and dynamic control of the print units on a large central drum.
Key Production Benefits
• Repeatable, consistent print quality
Gearless technology combined with the central drum keeps register and colour output perfectly aligned, even on technical substrates or thin films.
• Higher real productivity
Reduced start-up times, production stability and less setup waste translate into more saleable printed metres per working hour.
• Long-term reliability
A simplified mechanical architecture and advanced digital controls reduce wear on mechanical components and improve production continuity over extended shifts.
• Operational scalability
The Gearless platform can be expanded with automation modules, inline quality control, advanced drying systems and Industry 4.0 connectivity, supporting future production growth.
Key Features
i-Press Gearless is not simply a faster machine. It is a print solution designed to eliminate process errors, reduce the impact of mechanical variables and bring flexographic printing to a higher level of stability and control.
If your production requires consistent results over long runs, less waste, greater repeatability and a real return on investment, i-Press Gearless is engineered to meet these needs with a practical industrial approach.
1. Next-Generation Gearless Central Drum
Direct gearless transmission reduces mechanical inertia and eliminates the micro-backlash typical of traditional systems. This results in exceptionally stable print register and fewer quality variations over long runs.
Benefit: Exceptionally stable print register.
Why us: because Ofem Gearless technology removes mechanical play and micro-variation at source, ensuring register control engineered into the core of the machine, not corrected afterwards.
2. Advanced Digital Register Control
The integration of digital control systems and high-precision servo drives enables real-time adjustments during printing, maintaining colour consistency and register on thin or sensitive substrates.
Benefit: Repeatable print quality over long production runs.
Why us: because we engineer i-Press to maintain stable print conditions over time, making industrial flexographic quality genuinely repeatable, not occasional.
3. High Process Stability
The central-drum plus Gearless combination keeps web tension and speed constant, with lower vibration and greater uniformity of print results.
Benefit: Tangible reduction in start-up waste.
Why us: because we focus on set-up predictability and process stability, reducing wasted metres before first-saleable print.
4. Reduced Waste and Shorter Set-up Times
The intrinsic stability of the Gearless process enables faster production ramp-up, reduces the gap between first acceptable print and initial waste, and optimises cost per printed metre.
Benefit: Superior control on flexible and sensitive substrates.
Why us: because the Ofem central drum keeps the substrate continuously supported throughout the full print cycle, limiting tension and deformation that other systems suffer from.
5. Operational Modularity and Application Flexibility
The machine can be configured with additional print units, dryers and upstream/downstream treatment modules, while maintaining full synchronisation guaranteed by the Gearless system.
Benefit: Lower dependence on highly experienced operators.
Why us: because we turn flexographic print adjustment into a controlled, repeatable process, reducing variability linked to manual intervention.
6. Intuitive Operator Interface and Integrated Process Control
An HMI control panel with a dashboard dedicated to flexographic printing guides the operator step by step, improving set-up predictability and reducing dependence on highly specialised skills.
Benefit: Greater long-term investment value.
Why us: because the Ofem Gearless architecture reduces mechanical wear and maintains high print performance even across extended production cycles.
Ofem: Your Partner in Flexographic Printing
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have and help you best meet your needs.
How we will support you:
- Always attentive to the customer
- Ready to serve you best
- Over ten years of experience
- Results-oriented
- Problem solving at its finest
- Transparent consultancy
What happens next?
Let’s arrange a no-obligation phone call
We plan one or more meetings either on site or online
We will prepare a no-obligation proposal for you