Shanghai Honghua Digital Equipment Co., Ltd. unveils Intermittent Rotary Die Cutting Machine, offering unmatched flexibility in label finishing procedures. Switch from complete rotary to intermittent die-cutting with a touch on this two-in-one device. It runs at 120 m/min in rotary mode and 65 m/min in intermittent mode. The machine is servo controlled with precision and photoelectric registration, with die cutting accuracy of ±0.15 mm of different self-adhesive materials. The gadget has a service life of 20 years, measures 2200 × 1300 × 1850 mm and facilitates digital workflows and high-volume production without magnetic cylinders.
A new design feature of the machine enables the operator to go from intermittent to full rotary die-cutting without any mechanical adjustment. This flexibility helps save tooling inventory costs, particularly for converters with frequent job changes.
The device runs in full rotary mode at maximum speed with continuous web materials. Intermittent mode employs electronic web feed adjustments instead of cylinder replacements when varying repetition durations are required.
The modes include servo controlled tension control and automated registration. The quality of the output remains independent of the substrate thickness or the production speed.
The device is based on full servo drive design and multi-axis synchronisation. High-frequency servo correction maintains registration precision throughout a range of speeds.
Photoelectric colour mark sensors constantly make micro-adjustments to web positioning depending on registration. This eliminates setup waste and cumulative errors over long production runs.
The user-friendly HMI interface remembers work settings so that repeated order preparation is less than 10 minutes. Operators can readily recall saved settings saving production batch down time.
The die-cut machine laminates, slices and eliminates waste in one pass. Hazardous handling damage reduced by removal of several equipment stations.
The modular design is compatible with UV varnishing modules and cold stamping modules. Converters may customise the equipment for their procedure without having to purchase additional systems.
All process modules are synchronised via central servo control. This coordination helps in producing fault free output by controlling the web tension and registration throughout combined operations.
The device can run any self-adhesive roll materials, from 20 micron films up to 350 gsm paperboards. Special vacuum suction drums and ultra-sensitive tension controls prevent the substrate from stretching and wrinkling.
Digitised Labels Completed
The equipment is for high mix, low volume digital printing for craft beer and cosmetic packaging. The electronic repeat adjustment saves companies money since when they need to modify the form often, there’s no cost of cylinders.
Precision Electronics Manufacturing
The process die-cuts multi-layer functional materials such as conductive tapes, graphite heat sinks and PET insulators for consumer electronics. ±0.15 mm accuracy is sufficient for micron level depth control.
Pharmaceutical Packaging Solutions
This Intermittent Rotary Die Cutting Machine is used by pharmaceutical converters for braille embossing and tamper-evident labelling. Zero-defect consistency compliant with ISO 13485 medical packaging requirements.

| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Max Full Rotary Speed | 120 m/min |
| Max Intermittent Speed | 65 m/min |
| Max Feeding Width | 320 mm |
| Die-cutting Accuracy | ±0.15 mm |
| Max Unwinding Diameter | 700 mm |
| Max Rewinding Diameter | 450 mm |
| Positioning Mode | Color mark sensor |
| Air Pressure Requirement | 0.4–0.8 MPa |
| Total Power | 12 kW |
| Voltage | 380V 3-phase |
| Machine Dimensions | 2200 × 1300 × 1850 mm |
| Overall Weight | 2300 kg |
Shanghai Honghua strictly supervises registration stability, die-cutting depth accuracy, and heat management. All machines are dry run at full speed for 24 hours to check servo motor performance and cooling efficiency.
All rollers are statically and dynamically balanced to avoid ghosting and uneven cutting. Liner penetration tests avoid die-cutter damage to carrier webs at high speeds.
Heavy robust cast iron frames absorb vibration maintaining precision for lengthy production cycles. The 20-year service life estimate reflects the severe engineering requirements of manufacture.
Several manufacturing locations in China to meet the order on time and customise the voltage to 110V, 220V and 380V. International import logistics are made easier with Southeast Asian warehouses.
Export Packing: Fumigated solid wood crates, multi-layer foam. Professional Overseas shipments of precision components are protected by independent moisture-proof wrapping.
Shanghai Honghua accepts FOB Shanghai/Ningbo, CIF, DAP trading term. Customs clearance locally takes 1 to 3 days, with assistance in securing papers for the target country.
All Intermittent Rotary Die Cutting Machines are backed by a 12 month warranty and lifetime tech support. Our professionals can assist you remotely, install and troubleshoot on location.
Servo motors are also very low maintenance, however internal cooling fans and encoder connections should be inspected twice a year. Preventive maintenance helps to ensure signal integrity and performance.
Replacement parts and service assistance throughout the life of the item. We maintain customers by offering prompt after-sales service and technical support.

Q: What is the major benefit of intermittent vs complete rotary die cutting?
A: Intermittent die cutting removes the requirement for distinct magnetic cylinders for each job, thereby greatly decreasing tooling costs for short and medium runs, but still with excellent accuracy.
Q: How do you keep the machine accurate whether it goes faster or slower?
A: The web is positioned in real time via high-frequency servo compensation and photoelectric colour mark sensors, allowing for precision of ±0.15 mm no matter how the speed varies.
Q: Will it work with thin film materials such as 12 micron PET?
A: Yes, if they are fitted with specific vacuum suction drums and very high sensitivity tension controls to prevent the material from stretching during processing.
Q: How long does it take to get a new job going?
A: Today’s intermittent machines have automatic registration and task memory that can remember stored settings instantaneously and so can accomplish setup in less than 10 minutes.
Q: Does the servo system need specific maintenance?
A: Generally the servo motors are maintenance-free, although we recommend bi-annual checks of the cooling fans and encoder connections to verify the signal integrity and avoid overheating problems.

Ready to enhance your label finishing capabilities with Intermittent Rotary Die Cutting Machine? Contact at [email protected] to discuss your specific production requirements and receive a customized solution proposal.