PlastIndia 2026: UFlex unveils gravure printing machine for efficiency and sustainability
Key takeaways
- UFlex introduced the CERUFLEX 500 at PlastIndia 2026, a high-speed gravure printing machine developed in collaboration with Gravtech.
- The machine features advanced automation, intelligent inking systems, and reduced job changeover time.
- CERUFLEX 500 emphasizes sustainability with energy-efficient drying hoods, reduced ink and solvent usage, and remote monitoring capabilities.
At PlastIndia 2026 (February 5–10), UFlex, a flexible packaging and solutions company, introduced the CERUFLEX 500, a high-speed gravure printing machine developed in collaboration with Italy-based company, Gravtech.
CERUFLEX 500 is said to offer printing speeds of up to 500 meters per minute. It features a shaftless cylinder system with chucking and a furnishing roller, providing accurate ink application and high print quality.
The machine is designed with a trolley-based system to reduce job changeover time, enabling flexible swapping of printing cylinders and inking systems, along with semi-automatic operations that are said to cut downtime and free operators for tasks such as doctor blade setting and color matching.
“This innovation underscores our long-term vision of building an intelligent, future-ready manufacturing ecosystem for the packaging industry,” says a spokesperson at UFlex.
Enhancing waste reduction
CERUFLEX 500 provides automatic register alignment, advanced servo mechanisms for repeatability, and an intelligent inking system capable of handling different ink and solvent combinations without compromising speed or consistency, making the solution suitable for short and long production runs.
The machine also incorporates high-performance drying hoods to cut thermal energy consumption, integrated viscosity control with cooling to reduce ink and solvent usage, and remote monitoring capabilities via mobile and tablet devices.
“As converters face increasing pressure to deliver higher productivity, consistent quality, and lower environmental impact, we believe innovation must go beyond incremental improvements,” says the spokesperson.
“This new machine has been developed by combining deep process expertise with advanced automation and smart controls, enabling customers to drive operational excellence, reduce waste, and align manufacturing performance with evolving sustainability and energy-efficiency expectations.”
Last year, Packaging Insights spoke to UFlex CEO Ashwani Kumar Sharma at Drinktec 2025 about the company’s sustainable packaging solutions and expansion strategy.
