Edale – Label Press
The Edale FL1 PRIME single-pass label printer offers high productivity and quality label printing, driven by servo technology for efficiency. It’s designed for quick setup and minimal waste generation, with full modularity to accommodate future growth.
This machine is an excellent replacement for older mechanical presses in the narrow web printing market and an ideal starting point for new ventures. Built upon the foundation of the FL3 and Edale’s 75 years of experience, it delivers reliable and high-quality results with servo-driven technology and the renowned Uniprint printhead design.
Technical Specifications
| Product | FL1 PRIME | FL3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web widths (inch) (mm) | 350mm | 13.7” | 430mm | 16.9” | |
| Repeat range (inch) | 8 – 24” 203.2 – 609.6mm | 8 – 24” 203.2 – 609.6mm | |
| Material range (micron) | 12 – 350 microns 0.5 – 14pt | 12 – 450 microns 0.5 – 18pt | |
| Mechanical speed (m/min) | 200 m/min | 660 ft/min | 300 m/min | 990 ft/min | |
| * 600mm is standard web width. | |||
Available Models
The FL1 PRIME is the latest printing press to be offered by Edale. The FL1 PRIME is a highly productive, cost efficient quality label & packaging printing press.
The FL1 PRIME has been built upon the FL range and Edale’s experience in the design, manufacture, and support of quality and innovative printing and converting equipment, used worldwide by our customers.
Key Features
- UNiPRINT – ensuring optimum print geometry whatever the repeat size
- Motorised cross-registration
- Modular and upgradeable – future proofing your investment
- On The Fly technology
- Short web path – keeping waste to a minimum
- Full servo-driven/no line shaft
- Pre register & auto register – reducing set up time & waste
- Unlimited job storage – saving time on set up
The FL3 label printer system is a versatile, servo-driven solution for all businesses. It offers customizable performance with seven motors per print station and various finishing options, supported by an enhanced HMI for efficiency.
AiiR settings stored in the HMI simplify job recall, reducing waste and setup time. With a wide standard substrate range (12-450 microns), it handles diverse materials without modifications. Designed for future upgrades, it can accommodate more tools or printing stations, analog or digital, while maintaining Edale’s reliability and customization.
The FL3 Digital is a label production platform designed for seamless digital workflow integration. Developed in partnership with Canon and FFEI, it’s built on Edale’s reliable web transport system and combines UV inkjet production print technology with fast-change flexo and die-cutting, featuring AIIR automated impression, inking, and registration technology.
Edale’s in-house capabilities allow for tailored solutions to fit your current and future needs. The FL3 Digital can be expanded with flexo printing, embellishment, and finishing units, transforming it into an integrated single-pass label conversion line.
Key Features
- Industry-leading productivity – speeds of up to 75 m/min and 1,845 m²/hr plus multiple options for efficient single-pass label conversion.
- Ultra-reliable UV inkjet technology and robust web transport with a 6-colour press (CMYKO and White).
- It can be configured to a wide range of Substrates from 40 to 600 microns and tailored to your needs.
- Modular toolbox – from digital to full hybrid with a custom mix of inline flexo, embellishment and finishing units.
- Impressive print quality – UV inkjet with up to 720 x 1080 dpi, high opacity white and a super-sized CMYKO colour gamut.
- Single-point of operation, servo-drive technology, and accurate registration.
FL1 Prime – Cost Effective Labels
FL3 – Would you like to boost your profitability and productivity?
Key Industries
- Printing & Packaging
Brand
MORE THAN JUST A PRESS
Our systems enable you to increase output and quality, reduce waste and enjoy maximum uptime. On top of that, all our machines are designed to be upgraded so you can stay up-to-date with the latest technology and your customers’ changing needs.
We stay one step ahead of the print and packaging market so you don’t have to, providing your business with solutions that help you to deliver day-in, day-out – enhancing your reputation, profitability and growth.