Soma Flex MIDI II - VARIO
The SOMA Flex MIDI II–VARIO, previously branded as SOMA Flex CASINGS, is especially designed to print on layflat tubing as well as on more expensive packaging materials while retaining the features of a traditional flexible packaging press.This versatility in manufacturing provides customers with the greater potential of supplying extended market sectors. The main benefits of the VARIO concept include:
Technical Parameters
| Technical Parameters | Metric | Imperial |
| web width (one side printing) | 650/850/1100/1320 mm | 25.6/33.5/43.3/52 inches |
| web width (both side printing) | 650/850/1100/1320 mm | 25.6/33.5/43.3/52 inches |
| printing repeat length | 300 - 800 mm | 11.8 - 31.5 inches |
| max. roll diameter | 800 mm | 31.5 inches |
| max. mechanical speed | 300 m/min | 984 ft/min. |
| no. of printing units | 8 | |
| printing deck positioning | CNC, AIS | |
| register setting | CNC, ARS | |
| gearless servo motors | YES | |
| water based, UV/EB inks | optional | |
Main Benefits
VERSATILITY – excellent print quality both for flexible packaging and layflat tubing materials
MATERIAL COSTS SAVINGS – the web accumulator feature allows a static splice whilst the press is operating at running speed
SOPHISTICATED WEB TENSION CONTROL – enables printing on non-homogenous fine materials
FRONT / BACK PRINT - automatic front / back in-register printing
Available in widths 650 mm (25.6“), 850 mm (33.5“), 1100 mm (43.3), and 1320 mm (52“), the SOMA Flex MIDI II–VARIO press features gearless servo motors and CNC controls for print deck positioning and register settings. The press can be supplied for solvent based, water based or UV/EB curing inks and is capable of running at speeds up to 300 m / min (984fpm). The SOMA Flex II–VARIO model is designed to print on film or layflat tubing and is capable of handling LDPE, PA, HDPE, PP, paper and film laminate.
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