| Machine manufacturer | Soma |
| Model | Optima |
| Year | 2019 |
| Cl or Stack | Cl |
| Geared or Gearless | Gearless |
| Type of inks | Solventbased |
| Number of colours | 8 |
| Max. web width | 910 mm |
| Max. printing width | 880 mm |
| Min. - Max. printing repeat | 260 - 600 mm |
| Max. mechanical speed | 350 m/min |
| Materials |
LD PE 0.020 – 0.160 mm HD PE / OPP 0.010 – 0.150 mm CPP 0.020 – 0.070 mm BOPP 0.010 – 0.060 mm PET 0.012 – 0.050 mm OPA 0.015 – 0.050 mm Laminates 0.020 – 0.150 mm |
| Unwind type | Single |
| Unwind shafted/shaftless | Shaftless |
| Max. unwind reel diameter | 1000 mm |
| Rewind type | Automatic turret |
| Rewind shafted/shaftless | Shafted |
| Max. rewind reel diameter | 1000 mm |
| Drying type | Electric |
| Web guide(s) | Yes |
| Video camera | Yes, BST Super Handy scan 4000 with 100% inspection |
| Corona treater | No |
| Auto clean | Yes |
| Viscosity control | Yes |
| Number of aniloxes | 10 (see list) |
| Number of sleeves | 144 (see list) |
| Machine can be seen in production | Yes |
SOMA Engineering is a well-established and highly respected manufacturer of flexographic printing presses for the flexible packaging industry. Based in Europe, SOMA is known worldwide for its focus on innovation, robust machine design, and advanced automation solutions that support high print quality, efficiency, and repeatability. Their presses are widely used by leading packaging converters for demanding applications.
The Soma Optima is one of the most popular mid-web flexographic printing presses in SOMA’s portfolio and is still actively produced today. This model has earned a strong reputation for reliability, ease of operation, and consistent performance, making it a preferred choice for many printers. Due to its popularity and long service life, the Optima is rarely available on the used machinery market, which makes this offering particularly attractive.
This specific SOMA Optima printing press features an 8-colour configuration with a maximum web width of 910 mm and was built in 2019. The machine is in very good condition and has been well maintained. The sale includes a large set of accessories, with 144 sleeves and 10 anilox rolls supplied, offering excellent flexibility for a wide range of printing jobs and substrates.
We are offering this machine exclusively on behalf of a European seller. For converters looking to invest in a modern, proven flexographic printing press from a top-tier manufacturer, this SOMA Optima represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly sought-after model with a strong market reputation.
