Uteco machines used for sale

Uteco is a leading Italian manufacturer of flexographic printers, rotogravure presses, offset printing presses, plastic laminators and plastic printing and converting technologies. Although of Italian origin, it is highly export-oriented, with its machinery being widely accepted worldwide and well positioned within the sector of printing machines for flexible packaging and laminating machines. MachinePoint has been selling used UTECO printers for years and has used laminators for sale. Among the most popular models of used flexographic printers we highlight the UTECO Emerald printer and the UTECO ONYX flexographic printer; and among the used laminators the Rainbow model has a great acceptance.









Machines sold in the past:


Maximum mechanical speed: 400m/min Turret-type unwinder with automatic changeover Maximum diameter of the reel in unwinder: 1000 mm Reel-holding shafts: 2 x 3" and 2 x 6" SVECOM shafts Turret type rewinder with automatic changeover Reel-holding shafts: 2 x 3" and 2 x 6" shafts SVECOM Reverse printing FIFE Guide PRESS GO - Defect detector Pneumatic pumps SMC 15 Ingersolrand pneumatic agitators GRAFIKONTROL automatic register system Automatic rinsing Automatic viscosity control INSPEK Automatic temperature control In-line cutting Spare parts package available Anilox (only half of the list is included) (Quantity/ LPI(cm)/BCM(cm3)) Praxair and Simec 1/250/9 1/250/10,5 1/100/10,8 1/80/10,5 1/300/10 2/305/10,5 3/120/10,8 2/500/5,8 1/500/4 1/500/6,5 4/700/3 5/800/2,7 2/305/6,5 1/406/6,5 2/508/4,5 2/711/3 4/812/2,7 Sleeves (only half of the list is included) (Z/quantity) Rossini 390/20 400/28 420/18 430/28 440/28 450/32 460/24 470/24 480/16 490/18 500/32 510/8 520/18 530/16 540/20 550/18 560/18 570/16 590/8 600/8 620/18 630/8 640/18 650/10 670/10 700/8 720/8 780/8 800/8 CARRIER/17
Speed 300 mt/min Water and solvent-based inks Shaftless unwind, max reel diameter 1000 mm FIFE web guide before and after printing Ferrarini & Benelli Corona treatment type Polimetal for metallised film for one side of material only Reprint function in blank and reverse on already printed material Motorised longitudinal and lateral register Touch&Go colour group positioning Tune&Go cliché axis adjustment Automatic pre-register Automatic washing system Gama G29 Viscometer LEL system Grafikontrol semi-automatic register camera Click&Drag interactive register Automatic turret rewinder, max. reel diameter 1000 mm Sleeve: 8x(310,320,330,340,350,360,370,380,390,400,410,420,430,440,450,460,550,560,570,580,590,600,610,620,630,640,650) 9 Carrier 500 mm Anilox GTT (APEX INT) NO. 6 T. S NO. 2 T. M NO. 4 T. L N. 2 T. XL N. 1 V. 25 TRADITIONAL
Mechanical speed: 300 m/min Rewinder: automatic Unwinder: manual BST web guide Doctor blades: 8+1L+1R Ink pumps: SMC mechanic; 16 pcs Video system: Grafikontrol – Grafikscan 2100 Length and side register: Grafikontrol – Kiss&GO Chiller: Industrial Frigo GTA Plate mounter Sleeves 300mm x 8 320mm x 8 330mm x 8 340mm x 8 350mm x 8 360mm x 8 380mm x 8 400mm x 8 420mm x 8 460mm x 8 500mm x 8 510mm x 8 530mm x 8 560mm x 8 570mm x 8 590mm x 8 660mm x 8 780mm x 8 Anilox 400 L/cm 3,5 cm3/m2 60° 400 L/cm 3,6 cm3/m2 60° 400 L/cm 3,8 cm3/m2 60° 400 L/cm 3,6 cm3/m2 60° 100 L/cm 14,1 cm3/m2 60° 160 L/cm 14,0 cm3/m2 60° - HIT gravure 200 L/cm 8,6 cm3/m2 60° 160 L/cm 10,0 cm3/m2 60° 160 L/cm 10,0 cm3/m2 60° 180 L/cm 12,0 cm3/m2 60° 340 L/cm 4,4 cm3/m2 60°
Machine currently dismantled and stored Totally reconditioned by DCM in 2019 (bearings, electricity) Good general condition Double shaft winding Width 1400mm Max weight : 750 kg unwinding / 170 kg rewinding Max unwinding diameter : 1000 mm Max. rewinding diameter : 600 mm Blades cut by 16 supports Edge suction motor supplied Fife BST EKR 1500 with TW54C5 electrohydraulic cell Minimum cutting width 20mm Unwinding shafts : 1 pneumatic 70 1 pneumatic 76 1 pneumatic 152 Rewinding shafts : 2 pneumatic 70 2 pneumatic 76 2 friction 76 2 pneumatic 152 (2019) Pivoting support of exit: Shafts 76 The ventilation motor of the unwinder brake has to be changed (about 200€) Application : OPA 12µ OPA/PE 12µ/40µ OPA/PE 15µ/40µ PET/PE 12µ/25µ PET/MET-PE 12µ/70µ APET/PE 300µ/50µ PVC/PE 300µ/50µ PA/PE 12µ/80µ Cellophane film 34g Paper application possible but not tested and no circular knives Only circular knives are needed to cut paper. The machine worked with cellophane, a material that is between plastic and paper and it was done with blades. The web guiding system is included. The machine is sold with suction hoses from the edges to the suction fan and with a suction fan but not beyond. The machine is equipped with 2 lever arms to lift the reels when unwinding. For cutting BOPP and CPP: the machine can do it For cutting PE, it should be able to do it but it will depend on the thicknesses with a risk of stretching the strip in case of excess tension. We do not cut PE on this machine and have no experience.
Rewinder : double automatic - Ofem year 2000 Unwinder : double fixed manual 4 electric pumps Doctor blades Web guide Shafts 4x76 mm + 2 adaptors for 152 mm Thickness of printing plates and adhesive for the plate: 2.54mm and 1.14mm - 0.5mm Speed: 100m/min 19 sets of cylinders (90 cylinders)

Learn more about UTECO and its machinery



Uteco was founded in 1985 in San Martino Buon Albergo, near Verona, Italy. Since its inception, the company has focused on manufacturing printing and converting machinery for the flexible packaging industry. Uteco has pioneered the introduction of advanced technologies, such as the first gearless flexographic machine in 1997 and the launch of the Onyx printer in 2004. In 2018, NB Renaissance acquired a majority stake in Uteco, enabling further expansion and technological development.
Uteco machines are capable of producing a wide variety of products, such as:
  • Flexible packaging for food and beverages.
  • Labels and shrink sleeves.
  • Industrial packaging.
  • Personal care and hygiene products.
  • Technical laminates for industrial applications.
  • Uteco machines incorporate several advanced technologies:
  • Gearless Technology: Improves precision and efficiency in flexographic printing.
  • Electron Beam (EB) Drying Technology: Used in printing and laminating to reduce solvent use.
  • Sleeve Changeover Automation: Facilitates sleeve changes and improves operational efficiency.
  • Hybrid Digital Solutions: Combine digital printing with traditional processes for production flexibility.
  • In the industry, Uteco machines are also known as:
  • Flexographic presses.
  • Rotogravure machines.
  • Lamination and coating equipment.
  • Digital printing machines.
  • Hybrid printing systems.
  • The price of used UTECO machines varies significantly depending on the type and complexity of the equipment. UTECO is renowned for its high-quality printing and converting machinery, which is widely used in the flexible packaging industry.
    For instance, used UTECO double-shaft film slitter-rewinders typically have an average price of around €25,000. These machines are essential for the precise and efficient slitting and rewinding of film, making them an invaluable asset for businesses involved in film processing and packaging.
    On the higher end, used UTECO laminators are priced around €110,000. These machines are known for their advanced technology and ability to produce high-quality laminated materials. Laminators are crucial for creating multi-layer packaging that offers enhanced protection and durability, making them a preferred choice for manufacturers seeking to improve their packaging solutions.
    At the top of the range, UTECO flexo printing machines vary widely in price depending on the number of colors and specific features. These machines can cost between €400,000 and €750,000. Flexo printing machines are vital for high-quality printing on flexible packaging materials. The price reflects the machine's capabilities, with more advanced models offering higher speeds, greater precision, and the ability to handle more complex printing tasks.

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