Prakash Pipes elevates flexible packaging with BOBST VISION RS 5003 Rotogravure Printing Press

As one of India’s largest diversified companies, Prakash Pipes is renowned for its commitment to excellence and its customer-centric values. In 2018, the company expanded its operations in Kashipur, Uttarakhand with a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to producing high performance barrier films, laminates, and pouches for a range of consumer industries.

Prakash Pipes, equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure in its new facility, sought to enhance print quality, operational efficiency, and support sustainability goals. To achieve these ambitious goals, the company recognized the need for advanced machinery that would optimize production, minimize waste, and streamline changeover times.

After careful evaluation and recommendations from industry peers, and being impressed by BOBST’s reputation for innovation, reliability and service excellence, Prakash Pipes chose to invest in the VISION RS 5003 Rotogravure Printing Press.  

Commenting on the investment, Kanha Agarwal, Managing Director of Prakash Pipes, said: “We have always aspired to own a BOBST machine, BOBST is the industry leader and many innovations in our industry are accredited to them, so after being recommended the VISION RS 5003 by our industry peers, we decided to go with it, and we have not looked back.

“With this new machine, we are now equipped with additional cutting-edge tools, machinery, and a modern production setup, complemented by our advanced laboratory. This enables us to deliver high-quality products and carry out research and development for next-generation packaging solutions, tailored to meet specific customer needs.”

The VISION RS 5003 is an ideal tool for expanding flexible packaging businesses, offering superior print quality, versatility, and operational efficiency. The machine is designed for precise and uniform ink distribution, ensuring exceptional results even on challenging substrates. The press is capable of handling a wide range of flexible packaging materials, and boasts advanced automation with features such as register pre-setting, a short web path, and the Registron® register control system to enable fast, accurate setup and repeatability. These features were some of the key reasons that Prakash Pipes decided to invest in its first-ever BOBST machine.

The company was also impressed by the VISION RS 5003’s highly efficient Twin Flow drying system with double airflow. This feature, with its twin-nozzle design, combines high-speed impinging jet nozzles with front/back flotation nozzles and dedicated ventilation systems, resulting in an effective solution for water-based inks. The machine’s frictionless dancers and rollers also provided precise tension control capability, enabling it to better handle thin and sensitive materials at a time when the need for sustainability is increasing the demand for these material structures.

This investment has led to significant efficiency improvements for Prakash Pipes. Since commissioning the VISION RS 5003, the company has experienced major increases in productivity due to faster setup and changeover times, and enhanced quality and consistency across all production runs. The machine has helped the business work towards its sustainability goals with reduced material and ink waste, bolstering its reputation as a provider of advanced, eco-conscious packaging solutions.

The successful integration of the VISION RS 5003 Rotogravure Printing Press has enabled Prakash Pipes to improve production and set new benchmarks in flexible packaging quality and efficiency. The partnership underscores BOBST’s expertise in delivering state-of-the-art printing press equipment that drives customer success and industry innovation.

Mr Agarwal added: “We chose the VISION RS 5003 because we were impressed by the modern, cutting-edge design that ensures excellent printing performance at a steady high speed. This investment has enabled us to significantly cut our downtime and boost overall productivity and has significantly enhanced our sustainability credentials by minimizing ink waste. It has been a pleasure to work with BOBST throughout this process, and we look forward to collaborating with them further in the years to come.”
 

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