| Machine manufacturer | Windmöller & Hölscher |
| Model | Heliostar |
| Year | 2002 |
| Type of inks | Solventbased |
| Number of colours | 9 |
| Max. web width | 1230 mm |
| Max. printing width | 1230 mm |
| Min. - Max. printing repeat | 450 - 1050 mm |
| Max. mechanical speed | 300 m/min |
| Materials |
BOPP: 12 – 70 µ OPA: > 24 µ PETP: 10 – 30 µ Aluminium: 7 – 50 µ Paper: 25 – 120 g/m2 |
| Unwind type | Automatic turret |
| Unwind shafted/shaftless | Shafted |
| Max. unwind reel diameter | 1100 mm |
| Rewind type | Automatic turret |
| Rewind shafted/shaftless | Shafted |
| Max. rewind reel diameter | 1100 mm |
| Drying type | Thermic oil |
| Drying source included | No |
| Extended drying | Yes, on unit 9 |
| Web guide(s) | Yes |
| Video camera | Yes, 2 (with defect control, one extra special for cold seal) |
| Viscosity control | Yes |
| Turningcross | Yes, movable between units 4 - 9 |
| Number of cylinders/sleeves | 118 |
| Other information | Unit 9 capable of cold seal application |
| Available from | Now |
| Machine can be seen in production | Yes |
Based in Germany Windmöller & Hölscher is world leader for machinery and systems for the manufacturing and converting of flexible packaging. The product portfolio includes high-performance machines for film extrusion, printing and converting. As a global company W&H offers its clients everything from a single source: from expert consultation and engineering to the delivery of high quality machines and complete packaging production lines. Approximately 2,500 employees create optimal solutions for the individual production tasks of flexible packaging producers – bringing the corporate philosophy “Passion for innovation“ to life. Machines by Windmöller & Hölscher are in use in over 130 countries and by more than 5,000 customers.
The Heliostar has been the primary model rotogravure press for W&H for decades now.
