APEX Series 6+1 Color Servo Gear Driven CI Flexographic Printing Machine
with Independent Coating Unit
for Paper Packaging
Servo Gear Driven CI Flexo · Independent Coating · Paper Packaging
APEX Series 6+1 Color Servo Gear Driven CI Flexographic Printing Machine with Independent Coating Unit for Paper Packaging is a Servo Gear Driven CI Flexo Solution with an Independent Coating Unit—print + coat on kraft, coated paper and PE-coated paper packaging lines.
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Servo Gear Driven
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Independent Coating
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Balanced Automation
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Auto Register
CI Flexo · Servo Gear Driven · Independent Coating · Paper Packaging
Speed
250 m/min
Stations
6+1 · Print + Coat
Focus
Independent Coating
Definition
APEX Series 6+1 Color Servo Gear Driven CI Flexographic Printing Machine with Independent Coating Unit for Paper Packaging is a CI flexographic printing machine configured as 6 printing units + 1 independent coating unit, for paper packaging with inline varnish / functional coating.
Machine Type
CI Flexographic Printing Machine
Structure
Central Impression (CI) Flexo
Application
Paper Printing + Inline Coating
Independent Coating Unit
Dedicated inline coating station for varnishing, surface finishing and functional coating on one CI line.
Servo Gear Driven CI
Servo Gear Driven transmission supports stable print quality and production efficiency on kraft and coated paper lines.
Why 6+1
Not a plain 6 Color flexo—CI Flexo + Servo Gear Driven + Independent Coating Unit.
Production Fit · 6+1 Independent Coating Paper Production
How Apex Is Specified
This Apex configuration combines Servo Gear Driven CI Flexo with an Independent Inline Coating Unit—so kraft / coated / PE-coated paper jobs can print and coat on one Balanced Automation platform.
01 · 6+1 Colors
6 Print + 1 Coat
Six print stations plus one independent coating unit for process color and inline varnish / functional coating on continuous paper lines.
02 · Drive
Servo Gear Driven CI
Servo Gear Driven transmission keeps CI register and web handling stable on continuous Kraft / Coated Paper / PE-Coated Paper packaging jobs.
03 · Coating
Independent Inline Coating
Dedicated coating station enables varnishing, surface finishing and functional coating within the same CI flexo line.
Buyer match: Paper packaging converters needing print + independent coating on one Apex Servo Gear Driven CI line—not a plain 6 Color flexo press.
Suggested Fit Snapshot
Production Mode
6+1 print + independent coating
Order Type
Continuous + mixed paper jobs
Speed
250 m/min
Quality
Stable CI print quality
Applicable Paper Substrates
Kraft · Coated Paper · PE-Coated Paper · Cup Stock
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.
Paper Web Tension
Optimized tension control stabilizes material feeding and reduces printing variation on kraft and coated papers.
Operating Efficiency
Servo gear automation and automatic register control improve multi-shift machine availability on long-run paper jobs.
Best fit when: Apex 6+1 · print + independent coating · Kraft / Coated Paper / PE-Coated Paper · Servo Gear Driven CI.
Also consider: Flexible production configuration → Apex 4 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 6+1 — Servo Gear Driven CI Flexo + Independent Coating Unit for paper packaging (print + coat on one CI line).
Production Scope
Apex Series 6+1 · Independent Coating
250 m/min
Maximum Printing Speed
Industrial production speed class
6+1 Units
Print + Coat Units
6+1 print + coat unit setup
6+1
Print + Coat
6 print units + 1 independent coating unit
CI Flexo
Printing Structure
Central Impression · Paper Packaging
Printing Width
Feeding 600–1400 mm · Print 560–1360 mm
Application
Paper Packaging
Applicable Paper Substrates
Kraft · Coated Paper · PE-Coated Paper · Cup Stock
Machine Type
CI Flexographic Printing Machine · Apex Series 6+1 Independent Coating 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 6+1 adds an Independent Coating Unit to the Servo Gear Driven CI platform—print and coat paper packaging with Balanced Automation.
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Servo Gear Driven Control
Advanced servo control with precision gear transmission stabilizes print quality and production efficiency on continuous paper lines.
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Automatic Register Control
Camera-based register (±0.15 mm) keeps color alignment stable and reduces waste on long Kraft / Coated Paper / PE-Coated Paper runs.
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Independent Coating Unit
Inline coating for varnish, surface finishing and functional coating—without leaving the CI flexo line.
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Efficient Paper Production
Balanced Automation keeps long-run Kraft / Coated Paper / PE-Coated Paper packaging efficient—print and coat without leaving the CI flexo line.
Paper Handling & Substrates
Paper Packaging Focus
Unlike paper converting, paper packaging performance is defined by paper tension stability. Apex Series is engineered for low-elongation paper handling across kraft, coated paper, PE-coated paper, CPP and laminated webs.
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Closed-loop tension control
Independent tension zones continuously correct stretch and speed change on paper webs.
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Stable paper-web handling
Stable web path control reduces 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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Corona treatment compatibility
Supports coated / kraft paper workflows for reliable ink wetting and adhesion on kraft / coated / PE-coated paper.
Applicable Paper Substrates
PE-Coated Paper
Snack & confectionery
Coated Paper
Barrier & food packs
Kraft
Kraft bags & sacks
Cup Stock
Sealant & pouch webs
Laminated Films
Multi-layer structures
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 paper 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 6+1 · Independent Coating Production
01 · Snack Packaging
Paper tension + register stability
Maintains solid coverage and brand graphics on kraft bags and coated paper packs at speed. Suitable for confectionery, chips and industrial paper converting where edge sharpness and color density must hold across long runs.
02 · Stand-Up Pouches
Stable print on laminated structures
Delivers clean boundaries and vivid dots on PE / CPP / composite laminated pouch structures. 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
This 6+1 configuration includes an Independent Coating Unit. Optional modules below extend inspection, curing, winding and web handling for paper packaging lines.
Standard
Independent Coating UnitIncluded on this 6+1 page
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.
Anilox
Anilox Selector
Match LPI/BCM to kraft, coated paper, PE-coated paper and laminated films.
Service & Delivery
Pre-sales
Paper substrate sampling, line layout, capacity estimation
In-process
Factory pre-assembly and commissioning; full-speed paper 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, paper-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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