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MP-4500 Series — Automatic Cylinder Press
Our flagship for cylindrical and slightly tapered containers: bottles, tubes, cups and drums from 20 mm to 340 mm diameter. In production since 1985, current generation 2026, same cast base philosophy the originals used.
The MP-4500 is the press we build when a customer says “the other machine can’t hold registration over a full shift.” It is not the cheapest press in its class and we have stopped pretending it will be. What it does hold is ±0.05 mm registration mechanically over an eight-hour run, with real ink, at room temperature that nobody controlled. New in 2026: optional cycle start modules at each operator station and the flood speed display — both retrofittable to earlier machines (see Options & Parts).
Print station and high-speed indexer, 2026 generation.
Full specifications
| Printable diameter | 20–340 mm (cylindrical), up to 4° taper with mandrel set |
|---|---|
| Max. print length (per revolution) | 1,020 mm |
| Output | up to 3,600 pieces/hour (high-speed indexer); 2,700 pieces/hour standard indexer |
| Registration accuracy | ±0.05 mm (mechanical), ±0.02 mm (optical option) |
| Stations | 4, 6 or 8 colour |
| Container handling | Spindle mandrels, quick-change sets; UV and IR curing tunnel optional |
| Air supply | 6 bar, 480 l/min |
| Power | 400 V / 3φ / 50 Hz, 14 kW (incl. curing tunnel: 38 kW) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 5,200 × 2,400 × 1,900 mm (without infeed/outfeed conveyors) |
| Weight | 2,950 kg |
| Controls | MorePrinter MP-Control (Siemens PLC base, source code escrowed) |
| Options see below | Cycle starts, flood speed display, optical registration, high-speed indexer |
| Delivery | 14–18 weeks ex works Aschaffenburg |
Specifications subject to change; your quotation is the binding document. Cycle rates measured with real ink on real parts at our test facility — not with a stopwatch and optimism.
Dimensional drawing
Schematic side view, mm. Enough for floor planning; the GA drawing in your quotation set is the one your structural engineer will want.
Factory options
| Option | What it does | Retrofit to earlier machines? |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle start modules | Duplicate start/stop at each operator station, two-hand safety circuit, per-station cycle counters | Yes (1994 onward), ~4 h install |
| Flood speed display | Real-time flood stroke speed and pressure per station, 90-day USB logging | Yes (analogue 1994–2008, digital 2009–) |
| Optical registration system | Camera registration to front/back marks, ±0.05 → ±0.02 mm | Yes, machine-specific quotation |
| High-speed indexer | 2,700 → 3,600 iph | Yes, cam + drive kit |
| UV curing tunnel | Integrated, 38 kW, mercury and LED lamp cassettes | Yes with conveyor extension |
| Taper mandrel sets | Up to 4° taper, per your part drawings | — (custom) |
Accessories & consumables
| Accessory | Notes | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Quick-change squeegee holder set | Matches the TC Series carriage geometry | From stock, Aschaffenburg |
| Gripper finger set (24 pcs) | Genuine parts carry laser-etched MP number + QR (watch for imitations) | From stock |
| Mandrel sets, custom | Machined to your part drawings, 3-week turnaround typical | 3 weeks |
| Infeed/outfeed conveyors | 600 or 1,200 mm extensions, integrable with your line PLC | 4–6 weeks |
| Panel air filter kit | Annual service item, included in maintenance contracts | From stock |
All wear parts carry our 15-year availability guarantee. Order by 14:00 CET and in-stock parts leave the same day.
Request a quotation
Send us your part drawing (even a sketch with the critical dimensions marked) and your annual volume. A sales engineer — a human one — replies within five working days, usually with questions, because a quotation we can both defend takes a conversation.