Efficient and reliable coating performance in sheet-fed offset printing.
Inline coating has become a standard finishing step in modern sheet-fed offset printing — especially in folding carton, packaging and commercial applications. While the printing units of an offset press work with ink ducts, roller trains and a rubber blanket for image transfer, the coating unit at the end of the press is built according to a flexographic principle. It uses a closed chamber doctor blade system, anilox roller, plate cylinder and impression cylinder to apply the coating as a full flood or spot varnish film.
Because the coating unit works like a flexo module, the performance of the chamber doctor blade system and the coating supply unit directly determines coating quality, handling effort, waste and downtime.
How AkeBoose supports you in achieving and maintaining inline coating excellence
With decades of experience in flexo printing and coating systems, AkeBoose provides tailored inline coating solutions for sheet-fed offset presses that:
Improve coating consistency
Speed up job changes
Minimize maintenance
OUR PRODUCT SOLUTIONS
Chamber systems for inline coating units
Clean, consistent and resource-efficient coating application.
Coating supply unit EPP200-LQ1
Precise coating supply with minimal waste and fast changeovers.
Chamber doctor blade systems for inline coating units
Our chamber systems are designed to provide stable coating transfer across all press speeds while keeping the coating safely inside the chamber. They reduce material loss, simplify cleaning and lower wear on blades and seals — helping operators maintain repeatable and reliable coating performance in everyday production.
Key Benefits
Transform your coating operations!
Take control of your coating process with our chamber doctor blade systems. Deliver consistent results at every speed, cut down material waste, and make cleaning fast and hassle-free. Leak-proof design, quick blade changes, and minimal leftover varnish mean smoother, more efficient production — day after day.
Our chamber systems can be used in addition to or as replacement for the existing chambers that are installed in your press. For some machine models, e.g. Heidelberg XL 105 or XL 106, our compatible chambers are plug and play without any need for mechanical adaption. For other press makes and models, we can make suitable chamber setups for seamless integration in the coating tower.
*Machine brands and model names are mentioned solely to illustrate examples of compatibilities of our chamber systems. All chamber systems are independently engineered and manufactured by AkeBoose GmbH, and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the respective OEMs
Technical highlights
Coating supply unit EPP200-LQ1
The EPP200-LQ1 is a compact coating supply system for small- to medium-sized coating units using water-based or UV coatings. It operates with a very low coating volume, reducing waste and shortening cleaning time — a major advantage when working with high-cost special varnishes such as Iriodine, two-component (2K) varnish or scented coatings.
High coating waste in conventional supply setups
In many sheetfed offset setups, a 1000 kg IBC container is placed beside the press and connected to the coating tower through several metres of tubing. This requires around 12 kg of varnish in circulation before production can start. A certain amount is always lost during draining — and with 2-component coatings, reuse is impossible due to their limited pot life. What may be negligible for standard coatings quickly becomes expensive when several kilograms of premium varnish are wasted.
How the EPP200-LQ1 reduces varnish volume and costs
The EPP200-LQ1 prevents this. Installed directly on the platform next to the coating unit, using a small varnish bucket, it reduces tubing length and lowers the circulation volume to about 4 kg. The return flow forms a closed loop straight from the chamber to the bucket, improving draining efficiency and reducing contamination risk. This setup can cut varnish waste by up to 75% compared to conventional supply systems. For coatings prone to settling, an optional stirrer — for which the system is already prepared — ensures homogeneous processing.
Key Benefits
Ready to boost your productivity?
Imagine a coating system that actually pays for itself. The EPP200‑LQ1 provides stable flow at any viscosity, drastically lowers your waste, and makes cleaning fast and tool-free. With minimal residual coating in the loop and a compact footprint, it’s perfect for small to medium operations — without compromising on performance.
Technical highlights
Why choose AkeBoose to upgrade your coating unit?
Our equipment keeps your coating units clean, stable, and easy to operate — so your team can focus on printing, not troubleshooting.
