HELIOSTAR II A
Easy-to-use and cost-efficient.
The HELIOSTAR II A is W&H’s off-the-shelf rotogravure printing press for all standard flexible packaging applications — an easy-to-use, cost-efficient gravure printing machine, available for hollow or shafted cylinders and equipped with W&H’s latest technologies.
- Superior high-speed print quality
- Fast, operator-friendly changeovers
- Cutting-edge HELIOCONTROL register system
- Fully-integrated inspection and quality-control systems
- Sustainable use of inks and substrates
- Energy-efficient drying system
Easy-to-use and cost-efficient
The HELIOSTAR II A is W&H’s off-the-shelf rotogravure press for all standard flexible packaging applications. Available for hollow or shafted cylinders and equipped with W&H’s latest technologies, it brings field-proven gravure quality to standard packaging production at an economical price point.
HELIOCONTROL delivers precise register accuracy for demanding substrates and low-contrast inks and varnishes, while EASY-SYNC automates quick pre-register setting. Driven inking rollers ensure perfect inking at all speeds, slide-in carts make cylinder and inking-system changes easy, and an energy-efficient drying system keeps running costs down.
See the HELIOSTAR II in action
Proven quality, easy operation, low cost
Precise register with HELIOCONTROL
HELIOCONTROL delivers precise register accuracy even for demanding substrates and low-contrast inks and varnishes — bringing W&H’s benchmark register technology to a cost-efficient, standard gravure press.
Fast, easy job changes
EASY-SYNC automates quick and easy pre-register setting, while slide-in carts make exchanging cylinders and inking systems simple — minimizing downtime between jobs.
Efficient, reliable production
Driven inking rollers ensure perfect inking at all speeds, and an energy-efficient drying system supports sustainable, economical production of standard flexible packaging.
Proven, easy-to-run technology
HELIOCONTROL
Precise register accuracy for demanding substrates and low-contrast inks.
EASY-SYNC
One-touch automated pre-register setting.
Driven inking rollers
Perfect inking at all speeds.
Slide-in carts
Easy exchange of cylinders and inking systems.
Energy-efficient drying
Lower running costs.
Integrated inspection
Fully integrated quality control.
What it prints
An off-the-shelf gravure press for all standard flexible packaging applications, available for hollow or shafted cylinders.
Technical specifications
| Specification | HELIOSTAR II A | HELIOSTAR II S |
|---|---|---|
| Print decks | max. 14 | max. 14 |
| Printing width | 800–1,300 mm (31.5"–51.25") | 800–1,600 mm (31.5"–63") |
| Repeat range | 450–920 mm (17.75"–36.25") | 450–920 mm (17.75"–36.25") |
| Press speed | 400 / 500 m/min (1,300 / 1,640 ft/min) | 500 / 600 m/min (1,640 / 1,960 ft/min) |
| Press type | Rotogravure (hollow or shafted cylinders) | Rotogravure (hollow or shafted cylinders) |
Need higher speeds, wider webs and sensitive-substrate handling? Compare with the HELIOSTAR II S →
Is the HELIOSTAR II A right for you?
Lower total cost
Off-the-shelf, standardized configuration keeps capital and running costs economical.
Proven W&H quality
HELIOCONTROL register accuracy, driven inking rollers and efficient drying from the field-proven HELIOSTAR platform.
Easy to run
Operator-friendly with fast EASY-SYNC and slide-in-cart changeovers for standard packaging.
Local support by K Group
As the exclusive representative of Windmöller & Hölscher in Pakistan, K Group supports your HELIOSTAR II A investment end to end.
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Works well with
- PrimeSlitter (Kampf) — Slit printed reels to finished width.
- ASC-500 (OFRU) — Recover gravure solvent for reuse.
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