Recently, with the popularization of green printing concepts and the upgrading of downstream packaging demand, the flexographic printing industry has entered a critical period of technological iteration. ShenZhen YM Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Shenzhen YM Technology") has successfully completed the transformation of its flexographic printing machine with UV LED curing core technology. It is equipped with 8 high-power UV LED lamp heads, achieving a maximum printing speed of 120 meters per minute, providing a replicable model for the industry's efficient, energy-saving, and green transformation.
Flexographic printing is widely used in fields such as food packaging and daily chemical labels, driven by both environmental policies and market demand. The national "dual carbon" strategy promotes the transformation of traditional curing technology to UV LED, and high-speed technology has become the key to enhancing the competitiveness of printing enterprises. According to industry reports, the UV flexographic ink market in China is growing strongly and is expected to exceed 8 billion yuan by 2030.
In response to the pain points of low curing efficiency and high energy consumption of traditional flexographic printers, YM Technology in Shenzhen has customized a UV LED curing solution. 8 high-power UV LED lamp heads adopt modular design and are compatible with 8-color flexographic printers, achieving instant curing of each color and solving the problems of slow preheating and high energy consumption of traditional mercury lamps. The system adopts water-cooled heat dissipation and intelligent constant current control, precise light control, avoids substrate deformation, and is compatible with various flexographic printing substrates.
The core breakthrough of this renovation is the increase in printing speed. After the renovation, the maximum speed of the flexographic printing machine reached 120 meters per minute, which is 20% higher than the traditional mercury lamp system and significantly improves production capacity. At the same time, 8 lamp heads work together to achieve a curing uniformity of over 95%, improving the quality of printed materials and reducing waste rates.
The system also has significant energy-saving and environmental protection advantages, with energy consumption only 20% of traditional mercury lamps and annual electricity savings of over 80%; The mercury free and ozone free design meets environmental standards, with a lamp head lifespan of over 15000 hours, significantly reducing maintenance and operational costs for enterprises.
The person in charge of the label printing company that accepted the renovation stated that after the renovation, the production line achieved high-speed and stable operation at 120 meters per minute, increased production capacity by 20%, reduced comprehensive operating costs by 40%, effectively alleviated order pressure, and enhanced competitiveness in the high-end market.
The person in charge of YM Technology in Shenzhen stated that this project is the result of the combination of technology and market demand. In the future, the company will continue to research and innovate, launch customized solutions in multiple fields, and help promote the green and high-quality development of the printing industry.
Industry insiders point out that the 8-head UV LED solution combines high speed, energy efficiency, and quality, which is in line with the industry's development trend. It will promote the flexible printing industry to break through technological bottlenecks and achieve dual improvement in production capacity and quality.
