Tube Printing Machine

The Tube Printing machine is a highly efficient offset printer designed for precise, high-quality printing on syringes and soft tubes made of materials such as PP, PS, and PET. The machine supports printing speeds up to 60-100 pcs/min, uses advanced offset printing technology, and is equipped with an automatic loading and unloading system and a UV curing system to reduce labor costs while ensuring long-lasting printing results. Its energy-saving design and automatic ink-cleaning system reduce waste, making it an ideal choice for industries such as cosmetics, food packaging, and pharmaceuticals.
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Introduction for Tube Printing Machine

 

The Tube Printing machine is designed for plastic tubes and syringes. It supports various materials, including PP, PS, and PET, and accommodates various tube diameters and lengths. Whether for manual or automatic feeding, this machine integrates advanced printing technologies to ensure precise, efficient, and visually stunning results.

 

Key Features of plastic Tube printing machine

 

1. High-Speed Printing

Manual Feeding Model: Supports printing speeds of 60–80 pcs/min.

Automatic Feeding Model: Achieves speeds of up to 100 pcs/min.

 

2. Versatile Printing Specifications

Tube Diameter: 22–55 mm.

Tube Length: 30–220 mm.

Maximum Printing Width: 172 mm.

Maximum Printing Length: 190 mm.

 

3. Comprehensive Printing Process

The machine integrates multiple steps into a seamless process:

Manual/Automatic Tube Feeding → Corona Treatment → Printing → Varnishing → UV Curing → Tube Out.

 

4. Modular Electrical Components

Equipped with Schneider, ABB, SIEMENS, and other reliable brands to ensure stable operation and easy maintenance.

Components like PLC Displayer, Servo Motors, and Inverters enhance operational efficiency and precision.

 

5. Durability and Efficiency

Features high-quality components such as Japanese timing belts and AIRTAR air cylinders, ensuring long-term reliability.

An optimized UV drying system and automatic ink cleaning significantly improve energy efficiency and reduce waste.

 

6. Customizable Options

Manual or automatic feeding models available to suit production requirements.

Compatible with a wide variety of ink types for diverse printing applications.

 

Tube Printing Machine Technical Process

 

1. Manual Feeding Model: Manual handling of tubes for smaller production scales or customized batches.

2. Automatic Feeding Model: Ideal for large-scale production with minimal operator intervention.

 

Both models follow the same printing process, ensuring consistent quality:

(1) Corona Treatment: Prepares the tube surface for better ink adhesion.

(2) Printing & Varnishing: Applies precise, multi-color prints with a protective varnish coating.

(3) UV Curing: Ensures fast drying for smudge-free, durable prints.

 

Products Parameter for Tube Printing Machine

Maximum Printing Speed 60–100 pcs/min
Printing Colors 1-8
Tube Diameter 22–55 mm
Tube Length 30–220 mm
Maximum Printing Width 172 mm
Maximum Printing Length 190 mm
Applicable Materials PP, PS, PET

 

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Tube Printing Machine Maintenance

 

Essential Maintenance Tips

Regularly check and clean the UV curing system, ink pipelines, and rollers.

Ensure proper calibration of pneumatic components and servo motors for consistent performance.

 

Included Spare Parts

Critical components like UV lamps, belts, blanket stickers, and forming rollers are included to minimize downtime.

Modular designs simplify component replacement, reducing maintenance costs.

 

FAQ

 

Q: What is the maximum printing efficiency?

A: The manual feeding model supports speeds of 60–80 pcs/min, while the automatic model can reach 100 pcs/min, depending on factors like tube size and print complexity.

Q: Does it support different tube materials?

A: Yes, the machine is compatible with PP, PS, and PET tubes.

Q: Can the printing quality of the equipment be guaranteed?

A: The tube printing machine is equipped with a precise printing control system and automatic adjustment function to ensure stable printing quality for each batch. Whether it is single-color or multi-color printing, the machine can accurately control the flow, thickness and distribution of ink, so that the printing effect is clear and without deviation. In addition, the automatic correction function can detect and correct the position of the pattern in real-time to avoid misalignment and blurring.

Q: Is the operation user-friendly?

A: The machine features an intuitive touchscreen interface and requires minimal training, allowing operators to quickly adapt.

Q: Can it adapt to plastic tubes of different sizes?

A: The printing range of the equipment can support a maximum printing diameter of 55mm and a printing height of 220mm, which is suitable for most common plastic tubes. The clamping system of the machine is adjustable to adapt to tubes of different sizes, and it is very easy to replace the size adapter.

Q: How reliable is the tube printing machine?

A: The machine integrates high-quality electrical components and features a robust design, ensuring reliable and stable long-term operation.

Q: Is there a choice of printing ink type?

A: The equipment supports a variety of ink types, including solvent-based inks, UV inks, water-based inks, etc. Different types of ink are suitable for different production needs, and customers can choose the appropriate ink type according to their actual needs. The ink system of the equipment can be adjusted according to the characteristics of different inks to ensure the best printing effect.

Q: Is the maintenance and replacement of spare parts of the equipment convenient?

A: The maintenance of the equipment is very simple, and key components such as the print head, ink pipeline, and transmission system are modularly designed for easy disassembly and replacement. Daily maintenance such as cleaning, lubrication, ink replacement, etc. can be completed independently by the operator, reducing the dependence on professional technicians.

Q: Is customized service provided?

A: Yes, we provide customized services, and customers can adjust the equipment configuration according to their own needs. For example, customers can choose different numbers of print heads, add automation devices, customize the size of the printing platform, etc. Customization services can help customers better adapt to the requirements of their production lines and improve production efficiency and printing quality.

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