Nitikshaa Label Tech brings first Weigang ZJR-450E flexo to India

INDIA – Coimbatore-based converter Nitikshaa Label Tech has become the first Indian printer to install the Weigang ZJR-450E, an eight-colour servo-driven UV flexo press designed to handle both ultra-thin films and heavy board on a single line.

The machine runs on Weigang’s Print Sleeves technology, where independent servo motors drive each sleeve. 

This removes the mechanical gears traditionally used in flexo units, significantly cutting the time required to switch between jobs. 

The press can process substrates ranging from 12-micron unsupported packaging films to 400 gsm board without requiring separate equipment, giving the converter flexibility to accept diverse orders. 

It retains the dual-servo architecture of the manufacturer’s premium G series but is engineered to be lighter on the budget.

Converter Cites Equipment Versatility

Guru Prasanth of Nitikshaa Label Tech said he first observed the Weigang machine running diverse jobs and substrates at a Labelexpo exhibition. 

He noted that he was impressed by its capabilities and had wanted to acquire one since.

Prasanth added that the press has been a valuable addition to production capabilities, acknowledging the local distributor’s team for going beyond machinery supply to provide guidance and support throughout the installation process.

Motorised Pressure Settings Expand Capabilities

Nalin Sharma, director of Global Graphics Machineries, said the combination of the printing sleeve system and motorised pressure settings allows Nitikshaa to achieve multi-faceted printing. 

The ability to adjust pressure precisely across different substrates reduces waste and setup time, addressing a common bottleneck for converters managing mixed order books. 

This flexibility is increasingly important as brands demand shorter runs and varied packaging formats.

Weigang Solidifies Footprint in Indian Market

Zhejiang Weigang Technology operates a 135,000-square-metre manufacturing facility with over 500 employees, positioning itself as Asia’s largest producer of narrow and mid-web label printing and finishing equipment. 

The company was the first in China to launch a flexo press with the Print Sleeves system.

Over the past 25 years, Weigang has established a strong presence in India, accumulating over 1,200 installations and serving more than 350 customers across nearly 80 locations, making it a preferred choice for precision and consistency among Indian label and hologram converters.

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