4542-S Flatbed Series Servo Die Cutting and Hot Stamping Machine

A servo flatbed die cutting machine cuts labels, tags and packaging parts from a roll using a flat die. The web stops for a moment, the flat platen presses the die down and cuts, and the web moves forward by the repeat length. A servo motor controls how far the web moves, so the feed is exact on every stroke.

On a self-adhesive label, the die cuts through the face stock and adhesive but not through the liner. The waste matrix is stripped and rewound, and the finished labels stay on the liner. On other materials the die can cut right through.

A flat die is quick and low cost to make for any shape. That makes flatbed cutting the usual choice for short and medium runs, for labels with sharp corners and fine detail, and for materials that are too thick or too stiff for a rotary die.

Servo Main Drive and Servo Web Pull

Servo motors drive the main press and pull the web. The web advances the same distance on every stroke, which keeps the cut position steady across the whole roll and allows high stroke rates without losing accuracy.

Up to 450 Strokes a Minute

The single head machine runs up to 450 strokes a minute and the double head machine up to 400, both at up to 70 m/min web speed. This is a high rate for a flatbed press and keeps long runs of labels moving.

430 x 420 mm Die Cut Area

The large die cut area takes big labels, multi-up layouts and packaging parts. Both machines take paper up to 450 mm wide.

Die Cut Accuracy of Plus or Minus 0.1 mm

Cut position is held to plus or minus 0.1 mm. Printed labels with tight borders and small gaps are cut cleanly.

Print Mark Eye for Printed Rolls

A Panasonic eye reads the print mark on pre-printed rolls, so the die cut follows the artwork. Rolls printed on another press can be passed through the 4542-S and cut in register.

Touch Screen Motion Control

The machine is set and monitored from a touch screen. Job settings are entered on screen, not set by hand on the machine.

650 mm Unwind and Rewind

Unwind and rewind take rolls up to 650 mm diameter, so long runs continue with fewer roll changes.

Hot Stamping Ready

The double head machine has two stations: hot stamping and die cutting in one pass. Foil and a die cut shape are put on the label together, in register, without moving the roll to a second machine.

4542-450 Double Head

Two stations: hot stamping and die cutting. It runs up to 400 strokes a minute at up to 70 m/min. Main power is 17 kW. Choose it when labels need hot foil as well as die cutting, such as cosmetic, wine and spirit, and other premium labels.

4542-450 Single Head

One station for die cutting. It runs up to 450 strokes a minute at up to 70 m/min. Main power is 10 kW. Choose it when the work is die cutting alone, where the higher stroke rate and lower power use matter.

The reel is loaded on the unwind. The web enters the machine and is pulled forward by the servo web pull.

On the double head machine, the first station hot stamps: heated plate and foil press onto the web. The second station die cuts with the flat die. On the single head machine the web goes straight to the die cutting station. The Panasonic eye reads the print mark on printed rolls and the servo corrects the feed so every stamp and cut lands on the printed label.

The waste matrix is rewound online. Finished labels leave on the liner for rewinding, or pass to a conveyor or sheet cutter if these options are fitted.

In sequence, the line can cover:

• Unwinding
• Hot stamping (double head)
• Flatbed die cutting
• Lamination (optional)
• Slitting (optional)
• Flexo unit (optional)
• Sheet cutting or conveyor (optional)
• Rewinding

Cosmetic and Premium Labels

Hot foil and a crisp die cut in one pass give a premium finish without a second machine.

Wine, Spirits and Beverage Labels

Foil logos on label paper, cut to shape in register with the print.

Pharma and Healthcare Labels

Clean cuts, tight accuracy and print mark registration suit pharma labels.

Barcode, Industrial and Logistics Labels

Thick and tough materials cut cleanly with a flat die.

Hang Tags, Cards and Board

Thick stock cuts cleanly on a flat platen. Board in roll form can be die cut roll to roll.

Films and Specialty Materials

Synthetic films and specialty stocks cut cleanly with a suitable die.

• Self-adhesive paper and film labels
• Thick board and tag stock in roll form
• Plain and printed rolls
• Films
• Specialty stocks

Material suitability depends on thickness, hardness and the die. RK runs a trial on your own material before almost every order.

Hot Stamping

Presses foil onto the label with a heated plate. Fitted as a station on the double head machine.

Lamination

Applies a protective film to the printed web before cutting.

Slitting

Splits the finished web into narrower rolls on the line.

Flexo Unit

Adds a printing station so printing and cutting happen in one pass.

Sheet Cutter

Cuts finished labels into sheets and stacks them.

Conveyor

Carries finished pieces away from the die.

Add only what your jobs need. Each unit adds machine length and cost.

• RK-3040-S Flatbed Die Cutting With Sheet Cuttinghigh speed die cutting with online sheet cutting.
• RK 3040-D Roll to Roll Die Cutting Machine300 x 400 mm die area, 12,000 to 18,000 strokes an hour.
• Intermittent Die Cutting Machinehalf cut and full cut.
• Flatbed Die Cutting category

RK Label Printing Machinery Pvt. Ltd. has been manufacturing label printing and converting machinery since 1995 from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company operates three manufacturing units in Gujarat and supplies machinery to customers across 23+ countries.

RK builds the machine to suit the jobs. The single or double head, the options and the conveyor or sheet cutter are chosen against your work. RK also makes flexo presses, rotary die cutting machines, slitting machines and label inspection machines, so a full line can come from one supplier.

• Do your labels need hot foil? Choose the double head machine. For die cutting alone, the single head runs faster and uses less power.
• What is your widest roll? Both machines take paper up to 450 mm.
• What is your largest die? The die cut area is 430 x 420 mm.
• What materials do you cut? Share samples of thick or hard materials with RK before finalising.
• Do you need lamination, slitting, a flexo unit or sheeting? Each is an option on the line.
• How much floor space do you have? The double head machine is 21.3 ft long, 4.1 ft wide and 4.9 ft high. The single head machine is 18 ft long, 3.9 ft wide and 4.9 ft high. RK shares a layout drawing before installation.

Price depends on single or double head, the options fitted, the dies and the delivery arrangement.

Prices are quoted ex-works Ahmedabad, with GST at 18% extra. Engineer travel and stay for installation and training at the customer's site are borne by the customer.

Share your materials, roll width, die size, run lengths and finishing needs with RK Label Machines. The team will recommend a configuration and quote against it.