ˍHigh productivity

metallizing

VACUUM METALLIZING

EXPERT K5 METALLIZER

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ˍAdvancing The EXPERT K5 Metallizer, the next generation of the

successful K5000, has been optimized to handle the new
generation of sustainable substrates (BOPE, MDO PE,
EXPERT K5 METALLIZER

sustainability
>> At a glance
CPE) and low temperature Heat Sealable BOPP films.
>> Packaging market

>> Benefits and features

>>1 – 4
>>5 – 7

>> Specifications
>>Measurements
>>Technical
information

>> Related products

>> Services
>>General services
>>Connected Services

>> Your dream machine

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 Packaging market – Substrate processing

ˍCreating value EXPERT K5 METALLIZER

>> At a glance

>> Packaging market

Sustainability Expanding reach of added >> Benefits and features

BOBST innovations
are driven by customer
and brand owner needs.
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Growing demand in the market for value coating >>1 – 4
recyclable, reusable and compostable Barrier enhancement and high precision >>5 – 7
packaging solutions, to work towards a coating for high quality, high appeal
>> Specifications
circular economy. products with extended shelf life to be
>>Measurements
used in a variety of industries including
Barrier solutions labels, medical, hygiene, cosmetics >>Technical
information
Growing requirement for packaging with and industrial.
high barrier to oxygen and water to >> Related products

extend shelf life. Unique combinations
of vacuum and wet coatings for faster
time-to-market.
Partnerships to deliver new >> Services
innovative solutions >>General services
Working together to develop, test, refine
>>Connected Services
and certify new products and solutions.
Process experts and converters fulfill the >> Your dream machine

desired end product and meet evolving

market needs.

Cost reduction
AluBond® as an enabling technology to
higher performance, dyne level, adhesion
and barrier at a lower cost.

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Benefits and features 1 – 4

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>> At a glance

>> Packaging market

>> Benefits and features

20% wider coating window Improved reliability >>1 – 4

>>5 – 7

>> Specifications
–– Largest coating drum in industry at 700mm –– Designed with reliability, serviceability and
–– Collection efficiency improved by 16% robustness in mind >>Measurements

–– Increased cooling efficiency of 25% –– Host of new features for total peace of mind >>Technical
information
–– Less aluminium consumption –– Maximum machine uptime
–– Increased boat life –– Product quality consistency >> Related products

>> Services
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Low production costs Easy to operate

–– Faster venting and pump down times –– Automatic Sequential Control (ASC) feature
–– Reduced production cycle resulting in more rolls per day –– ASC speeds up start-up with minimum operator
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Benefits and features 5 – 7

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>> At a glance

>> Packaging market

>> Benefits and features

>>1 – 4

Energy saving & >>5 – 7

waste reduction Perfect winding Improved source design >> Specifications

>>Measurements
>>Technical
–– ECO Mode reduces energy consumption –– More responsive direct drives on –– High Deposition (HD) source option information
by up to 50% during stand-by winders for more accurate with adjacent staggered boats at >> Related products
–– Reduced carbon footprint tension control 75mm pitch
>> Services
–– Film Save Mode minimizes the amount –– New robust design for Oscillation on –– Easy to set-up aluminium wire feeders
of un-metallized film (waste) to less than rewind and unwind give optimized to shorten the travel distance to >>General services

400m per roll roll winding ceramic boats >>Connected Services

–– Auto Water Shut Valve saves cooling
water usage resulting in heat and
energy savings
–– Improved film cooling efficiency due to
the 2 zone gas wedge giving further
energy savings
–– 15% more aluminium deposited on
the web
–– Off-the-shelf vacuum shaft seals highly
resistant to friction with a longer life
–– Shafted chucks fitted with Ferrofluidic
seals for low roller friction and less
winding defects
–– Splined shafted chucking system for
increased reliability, improved
engagement and reduced
shaft vibrations
–– Shaftless chucks for wide web units with
easy to maintain design for extended
service intervals
–– Better coating uniformity >> Your dream machine
–– Turbulence Suppression System (TSS)
reduces risk of spitting
–– Pneumatically activated shutter for
faster response times
–– Redesigned hinged shield for
simple operation
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Specifications – Measurements

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>> At a glance

>> Packaging market

1 >> Benefits and features

>>1 – 4
>>5 – 7

>> Specifications
>>Measurements
>>Technical
information

>> Related products

>> Services
>>General services
2
3 >>Connected Services

>> Your dream machine

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EXPERT K5 Metallizer 2450 | 2900 | 3300 | 3650 3.4 m 11.15 ft*

2
EXPERT K5 Metallizer 2450 18.6 m 61.02 ft*
EXPERT K5 Metallizer 2900 19.5 m 63.97 ft
EXPERT K5 Metallizer 3300 20.1 m 65.94 ft
EXPERT K5 Metallizer 3650 22.0 m 72.17 ft
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Specifications – Technical information

Performance EXPERT K5 METALLIZER EXPERT K5 METALLIZER

20µm OPP K5 STANDARD DarkNight® AluBond®

Oxygen transmission rate (cm3/m2 /day) - typical values <40 <20 >> At a glance
Water vapor transmission (g/m /day) - typical values
2
<1 <0.1 >> Packaging market
OD uniformity (%) <±5% <±10%
Adhesion (N/15mm) - typical values >0.5 >2 >> Benefits and features
>>1 – 4
12µm PET
Oxygen transmission rate (cm3/m2 /day) - typical values <1 <0.6 >>5 – 7
Water vapor transmission (g/m /day) - typical values
2
<1 <0.6 >> Specifications
OD uniformity (%) <±5%
>>Measurements
Adhesion (N/15mm) - typical values >0.5 >4
>>Technical
25µm CPP information
Oxygen transmission rate (cm3/m2 /day) - typical values <40 <20
>> Related products
Water vapor transmission (g/m2 /day) - typical values <1 <0.1
OD uniformity (%) <±5% >> Services
Adhesion (N/15mm) - typical values >0.5 >2 >>General services
>>Connected Services
Technical
Max web width (mm) 2450 2900 3300 3650 >> Your dream machine
Min web width (mm) 1225 1450 1650 1825
Max roll diameter (mm) 1270 1270 1270 1270
Max line speed (m/min) 1000/1200 1000/1200 1000/1200 1000/1200
Average power consumption (kW) 309 364 412 433
Average water consumption (m3/hr) 34 39 44 47
Estimated annual output (tonnes) 7100 8250 9500 10500

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Related products

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>> At a glance

>> Packaging market

>> Benefits and features

>>1 – 4
>>5 – 7

>> Specifications
> HAWKEYE PLASMA TREATMENT > AlOx Conversion
BOBST Hawkeye is an in-line optical density BOBST offer both a plasma pre-treater and The BOBST AlOx process is a >>Measurements

deposition control and defect monitoring
system that, at full metallizer speed,
detects, counts and categorizes pinholes
and other defects from 0.1mm upwards.
Hawkeye comes as standard with both the
AlOx and DarkNight® processes.
a post-treater as an option. The pre-treater
is used to prepare the film surface for
metallization to achieve better adhesion
and improved barrier properties and is
available up to 4450mm. The standard
post unit is available up to 2450mm.
well-established system for production of >>Technical
information
clear film. The Integrated Conversion
Solution incorporates application of an >> Related products
off-line topcoat to protect barrier. OTR >> Services
values have been shown to improve from >>General services
1.14cm3 (m2 /day) to <0.1cm3 (m2 /day).
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> AluBond® > DarkNight®

The BOBST AluBond® process provides
high metal adhesion with values up to
5N/15mm and improves surface energy
levels through metallization, eliminating
the need for chemically treated films.
Additionally, AluBond® enhances oxygen
and water vapour barrier levels on BOPP
BOBST DarkNight® achieves high barrier
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General services

ˍMaintaining Maintenance Plus

–– Scheduled maintenance with
BOBST certified technicians
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–– Preventative intervention,
>> Packaging market
maximizing machine uptime
–– Optimum performance over the >> Benefits and features

equipment lifetime >>1 – 4

Expert services for all your equipment. >>5 – 7

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and enhance your expertise with a complete range >>Measurements

Approved parts and logistics
of services from BOBST. –– BOBST Original and Certified parts,
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and consumables
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–– Quality assurance, and extended
maintenance intervals >> Services
–– Worldwide distribution, and full >>General services
availability where and when >>Connected Services
you need it
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Machine upgrades
–– Additional features, configured for
your machine
–– Enhanced functionality, connectivity
and capability
–– Future-proofing your investment,
maintaining competitive advantage
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 Connected Services

ˍSwitch on EXPERT K5 METALLIZER

digital transformation
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>> Packaging market

>> Benefits and features

>>1 – 4

BOBST Connected Services ensures your business is ready for the changing Remote Monitoring >>5 – 7

world of digital manufacturing. Our range of apps and technical support –– Real-time production and >> Specifications
operating data
brings full connectivity to your equipment and processes – providing you with >>Measurements
–– Alerts and notifications when
a wealth of real-time data, analytical tools and expertise – helping you work >>Technical
something happens information
smarter and more productively. –– Enabling instant intervention
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Downtime Tracking
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–– Detailed analysis on machine
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Helpline Plus performance
>>Connected Services
–– Remote access intervention, –– Understand the root causes
with BOBST technicians of downtime >> Your dream machine

–– Expert support, eight hours a day, –– Enabling preventative intervention

five days a week and improved productivity
–– Maintain production, reduce
callouts by 80%
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–– Full connectivity and accessibility
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Your dream machine

ˍYour dream machine EXPERT K5 METALLIZER

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