Apex Series 4 Color Servo Gear Driven CI Flexographic Printing Machine
for Paper Packaging
Servo Gear Driven CI Flexo Solution · Paper Packaging · Flexible Production Configuration
Apex Series 4 Color is a Servo Gear Driven CI Flexo Solution for flexible production configuration—a Central Impression (CI) flexo press delivering Automation Upgrade, Production Efficiency and Balanced Investment on continuous paper packaging.
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Servo Gear Driven
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Automation Upgrade
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Production Efficiency
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Balanced Investment
Servo Gear Driven CI Flexo Solution · Balanced Automation · Balanced Investment
Speed
300 m/min
Stations
4 Stations · 4 Colors
Focus
Flexible Paper Configuration
Definition
Apex Series 4 Color is a Servo Gear Driven CI Flexographic Printing Machine—a Central Impression (CI) flexo press for flexible production configuration, delivering Balanced Automation (Servo · Automation · Register · Efficiency) on continuous paper packaging lines.
Machine Type
CI Flexographic Printing Machine
Structure
Central Impression (CI) Flexo
Application
Paper Packaging Printing
Production Fit · Flexible Production Configuration
How Apex Is Specified
Apex Series is LISHG’s high-automation Servo Gear Driven CI Flexographic Printing Machine platform—a Central Impression flexo press for continuous paper packaging. This 4 Color model emphasizes flexible production configuration—built on Apex Series Servo Gear Driven DNA, with four stations for standard CMYK and adaptable four-color paper packaging jobs.
01 · Configuration
Flexible Production Configuration
Four-station Apex Series setup supports flexible production configuration for standard CMYK and adaptable four-color paper jobs.
02 · Same Platform
Identical Apex Series Platform DNA
Same Apex Series cast-iron rigidity, servo gear transmission and automatic register control.
03 · Standard Jobs
Standard Four-Color Output
Built for kraft bags, paper cups and coated paper packaging where flexible configuration and reliable four-color CI output matter most.
Buyer match: Paper packaging converters seeking Apex Series performance with flexible production configuration—essential four-station setup for standard CMYK and four-color paper jobs.
Suggested Fit Snapshot
Production Mode
Apex Series 4 Color flexible production configuration
Order Type
Continuous + mixed paper jobs
Speed
300 m/min
Quality
Stable CI print quality
Applicable Papers
BOPP · PET · PE · CPP · Laminated
What Apex Solves
Stable CI Registration
Central impression structure keeps consistent multi-color print quality for paper packaging runs.
Changeover Time Loss
Servo gear drive and automatic register support efficient setup on continuous packaging jobs.
Film Web Tension
Optimized tension control stabilizes material feeding and reduces printing variation on PE and laminates.
Operating Efficiency
Servo gear automation and automatic register control improve multi-shift machine availability on long-run paper jobs.
Best fit when: Apex 4 Color · flexible production configuration · four stations · Servo Gear Driven · balanced automation for paper converting.
Also consider: Mainstream packaging → Apex 6 Color. Multi-color packaging → Apex 8 Color. Frequent SKU / sleeve quick change → King. Flagship productivity → Master.
Changeover Workflow
Apex Page Focus
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Unload print cylinders
Remove plate and anilox cylinders for the completed SKU.
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Mount next job
Install prepared plate and anilox sets for the next packaging design.
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Pre-register
Automatic pre-registration shortens first-sheet alignment.
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Run production
Stable CI register holds color through continuous industrial paper output.
Platform focus: This page covers Apex 4 Color for flexible production configuration — Servo Gear Driven CI for converters who need a compact four-station setup.
Production Scope
Apex Series 4 Color · Paper Packaging
300 m/min
Maximum Printing Speed
Industrial production speed class
4 Stations
Flexible Configuration
Four-station Apex Series setup
4 Colors
Printing Colors
Flexible four-color production focus
CI Flexo
Printing Structure
Central Impression · Paper Packaging
Printing Width
600–1600 mm
Application
Paper Packaging
Applicable Papers
Kraft · Coated Paper · PE-Coated Paper · Cup Stock
Machine Type
CI Flexographic Printing Machine · Apex Series 4 Color CI Flexo Platform
Printing Structure
Central Impression Drum with Industrial Print Units
Drive System
Servo Gear Transmission + Industrial System
Core Features · Servo · Automation · Register · Efficiency
Balanced Automation
Apex Series is a Servo Gear Driven CI platform—servo control plus precision gear transmission for converters upgrading from conventional gear drive to higher automation and register efficiency.
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Servo Gear Driven Control
Servo motor control combined with precision gear transmission improves printing stability and production efficiency.
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Automatic Register Control
Camera-based register control maintains consistent color alignment during continuous production.
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Automation & Production Efficiency
Servo gear automation reduces operator load and improves uptime on continuous paper packaging jobs.
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Efficient Production Balance
Designed for manufacturers requiring higher automation than conventional gear drive—Balanced Automation without flagship complexity.
Paper Handling & Substrates
Paper Packaging Focus
Unlike thin-film converting, paper packaging performance is defined by stable web feed, drying and register. Apex Series is engineered for kraft, coated paper, PE-coated paper and cup-stock converting.
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Closed-loop tension control
Independent tension zones continuously correct web feed and speed change on paper substrates.
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Stable paper-web handling
Stable web path and drying control reduce moisture-related register drift on kraft and coated papers.
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Edge guiding
Precise edge alignment keeps paper tracking stable through continuous multi-SKU production runs.
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Surface & coating readiness
Supports coated / kraft paper workflows for reliable ink wetting and adhesion on kraft / coated / PE-coated paper.
Applicable Papers
Kraft
Bags & wrapping
Coated Paper
Brand & retail packs
PE-Coated
Cup stock & food wraps
Cup Stock
Paper cups & containers
Paperboard
Carton & folding jobs
Industrial Structure · Heavy-Duty Cast Frame
Built for Efficient Servo Gear Paper Production
Efficient Servo Gear Driven print quality on paper webs depends on a rigid, proven frame. Apex Series central impression structures are machined on heavy-duty gantry centers to keep deflection under control during continuous paper packaging production.
Mazak 5-Axis Machining Center
Central cylinder slides and core mounting frameworks are milled in a single-stage clamping setup for consistent CI drum alignment in continuous production.
Heavy-Duty Gantry Milling
Processes monolithic cast-iron wallboards (up to 120 mm thickness). Reduces structural vibration for stable multi-shift paper converting.
Production ROI
Apex Series improves production ROI through servo gear automation, stable long-run output and balanced CapEx for industrial CI film production—keeping industrial reliability on paper webs.
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Faster SKU changeover
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Reduced setup waste on paper webs
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Lower material loss
Apex Series 4 Color · Flexible Production Configuration
01 · Snack Packaging
Paper-web tension + register stability
Maintains solid coverage and brand graphics on kraft bags and coated paper packs at speed. Suitable for food paper packaging, shopping bags and industrial paper converting where edge sharpness and color density must hold across long runs.
02 · Paper Bags
Stable print on kraft bag structures
Delivers clean boundaries and vivid dots on PE-coated cup stock and coated packaging paper. Controlled drying and closed-loop register protect brand graphics where paper moisture and drying load can otherwise shift color-to-color alignment.
03 · Frozen Food & Coffee Packaging
Brand color for frozen food and coffee bags
Supports brand graphics for frozen food packaging and coffee bags on kraft, coated paper and PE-coated paper structures. Servo gear drive and automatic register keep color consistent through continuous paper packaging production.
Paper Packaging Application Matrix (μm)
Match substrate, speed, ink and anilox focus before process setup.
Optional Modules
Extend inspection, curing and web handling for paper packaging lines.
Automation
Non-stop automatic splice unwind/rewind
Quality
Inline print inspection
Curing
UV curing / EB curing
Service
Remote diagnostics
Ink
Auto ink supply and circulation
Web
Static eliminator
Finishing
Trim rewind
Corona
Corona treatment unit
Why Upgrade · Servo Gear Driven vs Conventional Gear Drive
Apex Selection Logic
Apex pages use a different comparison logic from Master. Here the question is not “why buy flagship”—it is why upgrade from conventional gear drive to Servo Gear Driven automation, register control and production efficiency.
Dimension
Conventional Gear Drive
Apex Servo Gear Driven
Drive architecture
Mechanical gear transmission (no servo)
Servo Gear Driven CI flexo transmission
Automation level
No servo — mechanical gear only
Servo Gear Driven CI flexo automation for daily production
Register control
Manual / basic register
Camera-based automatic register control
Production goal
Basic continuous CI flexo printing
Efficient CI flexographic packaging production
Buyer reason
Entry industrial CI flexo
Upgrade path — CI Flexo · Balanced Automation
LISHG Series Roles
MASTER
Maximum Performance
Flagship productivity platform
KING
Premium Reliability
High Rigidity · Industrial Reliability · Sleeve CI
APEX
Balanced Automation
Servo Gear Driven CI Flexo Solution
ULTRA
Essential Production
Essential CI production entry
Note: Master selection logic (flagship vs conventional) is not used on Apex pages. Apex owns the upgrade story: Servo Gear Driven vs Conventional Gear Drive (mechanical gear, no servo). Series cut: Apex = long-run Servo Gear Driven; King = Sleeve CI multi-SKU flexibility.
Apex vs King: Same speed class, different job mix — Apex = Servo Gear Driven · long-run stability · balanced automation; King = Sleeve CI · frequent changeover · multi-SKU flexibility. Choose King when SKU switches dominate; choose Apex when long-run paper output and ownership cost dominate.
Engineering Decision Support Tools
Use LISHG calculators to evaluate investment, capacity, ink and anilox before RFQ.
ROI
ROI Calculator
Map CapEx and running efficiency to estimate investment payback.
Capacity
Capacity Calculator
Calculate daily paper packaging throughput by shift and speed.
Service & Delivery
Pre-sales
Film substrate sampling, line layout, capacity estimation
In-process
Factory pre-assembly and commissioning; full-speed film trial before shipment
After-sales
On-site installation & operator training; 1-year machine warranty; lifetime spare parts; 24h technical response
After-Sales Support
Global After-Sales & Warranty
Complete Commissioning
On-site installation, film-web tension profiling, and operator training by LISHG engineers.
Industry Guarantee
1-year machine warranty; lifetime spare parts support; 24h technical response for overseas markets.
Factory Direct Support
LISHG MACHINERY
Wenzhou Lisheng Printing and Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd.
East 2nd Road 669, Nanbin Street, Ruian, Wenzhou, China
Direct Line / WhatsApp +86-13588976785
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