Edelmann produces with Rapida RDC 106

A Rapida RDC 106 rotary die-cutter from Koenig & Bauer has been in production at the Edelmann Group in Heidenheim for two years. The group of companies is using the die-cutter as a pilot user in the cardboard packaging sector and is proud to have been able to test it intensively from the first trials through field testing to series production.

Today, the Rapida RDC 106 is in daily use with three processing units. It processes folding cartons for international brands from the health care, beauty care and consumer brands sectors. Die-cutting, embossing and stripping are usually carried out in an inline process.

The experts at Edelmann are delighted with the high performance of the rotary die-cutter. It produces with up to 15,000 sheets/h and also impresses with very short set-up times.

"That's what makes the Rapida RDC 106 so interesting for us. Our competitiveness is characterised by the quality and speed of our processes. That's why it's important for us to be involved in the development of new presses right from the start - the Rapida RDC 106 is an example of a successful development process from the beginning to series production. For us, this is a genuine partnership - and one that we have successfully cultivated with Koenig & Bauer for many years."
Oliver SattelTechnical Director of Edelmann

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Rotative process has many strengths

In addition to speed High-quality cutting and creasing resultsThe Rapida RDC 106's strengths also include the excellent die-cutting results achieved with standardised tools and its unprecedented production speeds. Process mapping in individual die-cutting towers means that the variety of products can be considerably extended compared to traditional die-cutting technology, e.g. in terms of die-cutting and creasing line lengths.

Before the Rapida RDC 106 was fully integrated into the production process, some of the company's processes had to be changed. Tool procurement and the sheet layout were adapted to the rotary process. The employees also had to rethink. Once everything was in place, the quality of the products was just right. The Rotary punching differs fundamentally from flatbed die-cutting. Only the result - the folding box - is identical.

"We are proud to have been part of this development process. State-of-the-art technology and employees who know exactly what they are doing: These are our guarantors for efficient production processes, at the end of which not only high quality products but, above all, satisfied customers."
Oliver SattelTechnical Director of Edelmann

Source: Edelmann GmbH