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Flexo Machine Installation: Site Preparation and Commissioning Guide

Step-by-step guide to preparing your factory for a new flexo press installation covering foundation, utilities, electrical, ventilation, and commissioning timeline.

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LISHG Editorial
December 31, 2025
Flexo Machine Installation: Site Preparation and Commissioning Guide
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Step-by-step guide to preparing your factory for a new flexo press installation covering foundation, utilities, electrical, ventilation, and commissioning timeline.

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Site Preparation Timeline

Begin site preparation at least 60 days before delivery. Late preparation is the most common cause of installation delays.

Foundation Requirements

8-color CI press weighs 18,000–25,000 kg. Floor requirements: 300mm reinforced concrete slab, 1,500 kg/m² load capacity, flatness ±5mm over 5-meter span, vibration isolation pads. LISHG provides foundation drawings during project planning phase.

Utilities

  • Electrical: 3-phase dedicated supply, 80–150 kW total load, voltage fluctuation <±5%
  • Compressed air: 6–8 bar, 500 L/min minimum, oil-free (ISO 8573-1 Class 1.4.2)
  • Ventilation (solvent): Explosion-proof, 15–20 air changes/hour, Zone 2 ATEX rating

Commissioning Schedule

Day 1–3: Machine placement and leveling. Day 4–7: Mechanical and electrical connections, servo parameter configuration. Day 8–12: Software commissioning, register calibration, trial production run. Day 13–14: Operator training and handover documentation.