Increasing cost pressures, intricate label designs, diminishing print quantities, and on-time deliveries characterize the ever-evolving label market. In response, efficient and cost-effective label production is essential. The Gallus ECS 340 stands out as the top-selling machine system in its category, offering an ideal solution to reduce expenses while enhancing productivity.
A machine system with character
The Gallus ECS 340 is a printing press tailored for commodity labels, known for its quiet operation, user-friendly design, and remarkable cost-effectiveness. Its configuration prioritizes essential functions and allows for flexible expansion, with the option to add two modules at a time. With its technical granite core, it boasts an extended service life and operates smoothly and quietly.
At a glance
• Remarkably short web path of only 1.1 meters between printing units
• Utilization of proven Gallus technology including anilox roller and printing cylinder sleeves, along with job presetting function
• Outstanding substrate flexibility and minimal setup times enabled by full servo-drive integration
• Incorporation of flexographic, screen, and cold foil printing methods
Optimized Efficiency
The Gallus ECS 340 is meticulously designed with state-of-the-art technologies to achieve unparalleled operational efficiency. Its integration of servo drives and automation features like presetting, register control, and dynamic feed sets it apart. These components synergize to uphold the exceptional productivity of the Gallus ECS 340, guaranteeing consistent, easily reproducible top-quality results.
Quality and Precision
The Key Distinction Consistent print quality sets the Gallus ECS 340 apart from the rest. It’s the crucial factor behind its immense success, making it the top-selling press in its category since its inception. Renowned for its quality and precision, the Gallus name is synonymous with excellence in the label printing industry.
Cost-Effective On-the-Fly
The Gallus ECS 340 stands out for its top-speed label production at remarkably low costs. With the shortest web path in the label printing industry and exceptional press efficiency, production waste is significantly minimized. Even when operating at high speeds, the Gallus ECS 340 runs smoothly and quietly, thanks to its sturdy and resilient granite core, which offers excellent damping properties. Additionally, this material is non-conductive and non-magnetic, mitigating the buildup of static charges on the press.
Designed as a modular system, the Gallus ECS 340 can be easily expanded as needed, in increments of 2 modules at a time. This design allows for versatile use across various applications and embellishment techniques, including flexographic and screen printing, cold foil, and rotary die-cutting. Furthermore, the Gallus ECS 340 utilizes proven Gallus sleeve technology, with aluminum printing cylinder sleeves ensuring high printing quality, consistent reproducibility, and maximum stability throughout their entire service life.
Technical data
| Machine specifiacations | |
| Mechanical machine speed max. | 165 m/min. |
| Web width max. | 340 mm |
| Printing | |
| Printing width max. | 340 mm |
| Format length max. | 508 mm |
| Format length min. | *1) 254 mm |
| Number of print operations max. | 12 |
| Drying | |
| UV | |
| Hot-air drying | |
| Rotary processing | |
| Web width max. | 340 mm |
| Processing width max. | 340 mm |
| Format length max. | 508 mm |
| Format length min. | 254 mm |
| Number of processing operations max. | 4 |
| Substrates | |
| PS materials | 50 – 200 µ standard |
| Paper | 50 – 250 µ standard |
| Cardboard | on request |
| Monofoil label materials | on request |
| Tube laminates | on request |
| Remote diagnosis | |
| HEIRES access |
Further information on this machine can be viewed by visiting this link https://www.heidelberg.com/gb/en/products_4/label_printing_1/label_printing.jsp
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