Van Dam 8-colour decorator model MQ608

The VAN DAM model MQ 608 can printer is an automatic, electronically controlled machine able to transfer multi-coloured images to cans at high speed.

Technical specifications as per original manufacturer:

• Machine specifications:
  – Height: 2000 mm (feeder input 2500 mm)
  – Width: 3000 mm
  – Lenght: 4000 mm
  – Weight: 11.500 Kg with varnish unit
• Product specifications: 
  – Diameter range: 45 mm – 85 mm
  – Height range: 50 mm – 200 mm
  – Production speed: up to 600 cans per minute
  – Taper: maximum – 2.
  – Material: aluminium, steel, plastic
• Print image specifications: 
  – Height: 0 mm – 178 mm
  – Width: maximum 270 mm (set by max. product dia.)
  – Max. 8 colours
• Print unit specifications:
  – Offset cylinder: 6 or 12 blankets
  – Thickness blankets: 1,9 mm
  – Thickness sticky back: 0,3 mm
  – Thickness printing plate: 0,73mm
• Plate cylinder specifications: 
  – Pitch diameter: 200,58 mm
  – Circumferential adjustment: 10 mm ( /- 5 mm)
  – Later adjustment: 8 mm ( /- 4 mm)
  – Fixed and spring loaded pin bar mounting