W&H ONEFLEX
“The One for Flexible Packaging” — W&H
ONEFLEX is a new central-impression (CI) flexo press from Windmöller & Hölscher for flexible packaging. W&H states it is built on its newest technology platform, with eight or ten colour decks, and can be configured around application requirements, job mix and production targets. K Group is the authorized agent in Pakistan.
- Exceptional print quality, powered by high stability
- Lower CO2 footprint through energy efficiency and reduced energy consumption
- Modular platform, configurable and expandable
- Reduced manual handling, less physical strain
The advantages above are W&H's own wording from its ONEFLEX product information. W&H states ONEFLEX is designed to reduce electrical energy consumption by up to 25 percent, depending on configuration and production conditions.
What are the ONEFLEX technical specifications?
| Specification | W&H ONEFLEX |
|---|---|
| Colour decks | 8 or 10 |
| Printing width | 1000 mm (39.4 in) 1270 mm (50 in) 1450 mm (57 in) 1650 mm (65 in) |
| Repeat length | 800 mm (31.5 in) 1050 mm (41.3 in) |
| Press speed | 500 m/min (1640 ft/min) 600 m/min (1960 ft/min) |
W&H's website also lists an ONEFLEX Ultimate variant with repeat lengths up to 1250 mm and speeds up to 700 m/min.
What is new on the W&H ONEFLEX?
A stable printing unit
W&H states that “a rigid, stable printing unit delivers repeatable print quality and consistent results under demanding production conditions.” On its ONEFLEX website W&H sums this up as “No bounce.”
Less manual handling, safer daily operation
W&H states that ONEFLEX “combines the latest safety standards with an operator-oriented machine design”, and calls it “the safest CI flexo press we have ever built”.
W&H lists an automatic CI drum cleaner, a motorized thread-up chain that guides the web from the unwind around the CI to the print inspection, and a drop-down platform with chamber lift for access to the upper doctor blade chambers.
Inside a ONEFLEX print unit
Inspection, data and drying
W&H describes the VISION inspection system as fully integrated and made by W&H, giving operators a clear view of the job on press for defect detection and quality management. According to W&H, its RUBY IoT system gives access to machine status, process and alarm data.
W&H states the drying concept, from the drying tunnel to the in-between-colour dryers, is engineered to reduce electrical energy consumption; the figure W&H gives is in the at-a-glance section above.
Which inline printing and coating units can be added to ONEFLEX?
W&H states its inline printing units add functional coatings and product properties during ONEFLEX production in one step, instead of on a separate machine. The table uses W&H's own descriptions.
| Inline option | What W&H states it does |
|---|---|
| Available technologies | Single flexo, double flexo, rotogravure |
| Barrier coatings | Maximum resistance to liquids, oil and grease, water vapor, oxygen or UV light. |
| Anti-fog coatings | Clear visibility in all situations. |
| Sealings | Reliable sealing properties including heat seal lacquers and cold seal adhesives. |
| Effect coatings | Haptic effects like paper touch or soft touch as well as optical effects like matte or high gloss. |
| Release coatings | Easy and smooth release for efficient processes. |
| Protective coatings | Heat-resistant, scratch and abrasion-resistant, anti-slip or anti-static coatings for maximum protection. |
| White applications | Ultimate opacity for outstanding print results. |
- High-capacity drying systems for solvent or water-based, UV and EB coatings, with an extended drying path
- TURBOCLEAN for efficient inking and automatic wash-up
- Proven W&H Center Force Technology for high register accuracy and stable coating quality
- Integrated high-accuracy register control and automatic register pre-setting based on SME mark
- Lacquer flash and haze detection for low-contrast coatings
- Modular design, connected to RUBY (IoT platform)
- Sleeve changes at hip height
Source: W&H Inline Printing Units product information.
First European customer
W&H reports that its first European ONEFLEX customer is alesco Folien GmbH & Co. KG, a German converter in Langerwehe. According to W&H's case study, the investment decision followed in December 2025, with delivery planned for January 2027.
W&H reports that alesco's ONEFLEX is configured for production speeds of up to 500 m/min and printing widths of up to 1270 mm. alesco is W&H's customer in Europe, not a K Group customer.
Who is the ONEFLEX for in Pakistan?
ONEFLEX is for flexible packaging converters in Pakistan choosing a new CI flexo press. W&H positions it as a press that is configured around each converter's applications, job mix and production targets, and expanded later as requirements evolve.
If you are comparing it with other W&H presses, see the related machines below or our full range of flexo printing machines.
What does a W&H ONEFLEX cost in Pakistan?
There is no list price: a ONEFLEX is configured to order, so the quote depends on the press you specify. These are the factors that move it.
Colour decks. Each deck adds a complete inking and printing station.
Printing width and repeat length. A wider web and a longer repeat mean a larger press and more of every component.
Speed class. A faster press needs more drive and drying capacity to keep up.
Inline units. Each inline printing or coating unit is a machine in its own right, with its own drying.
Drying. Drying capacity follows from your inks, coatings and speed.
Automation and handling options. Inspection, cleaning and handling systems add cost and save time and waste at every job change.
Tell us what you print and the configuration you have in mind, and we will come back with a specification and a price.
W&H ONEFLEX: common questions
What is the W&H ONEFLEX?
ONEFLEX is a new central-impression (CI) flexo press from Windmöller & Hölscher for flexible packaging. W&H states it is built on its newest technology platform and can be configured around application requirements, job mix and production targets, then expanded as requirements evolve. K Group is the authorized agent for W&H in Pakistan.
How many colour decks and printing widths does ONEFLEX offer?
According to W&H, ONEFLEX is available with 8 or 10 colour decks and in four printing widths, from 1000 mm to 1650 mm. W&H lists two repeat lengths and two press speed classes, and the exact figures for each are in the specifications table on this page.
What inline printing and coating units can be added to ONEFLEX?
W&H offers inline printing units for ONEFLEX in single flexo, double flexo and rotogravure versions. W&H states they can apply barrier, anti-fog, sealing, effect, release, protective and white coatings during the same production run, so functional layers are added in one step instead of on a separate machine.
What is the price of a W&H ONEFLEX in Pakistan?
A W&H ONEFLEX is not a catalogue item, so there is no fixed price. The quote depends on the number of colour decks, printing width, repeat length, speed class, inline units, drying and automation options you choose. See what determines the price above, then speak to a specialist for a specification and a quotation.
Who supplies W&H ONEFLEX presses in Pakistan?
K Group is the authorized agent for Windmöller & Hölscher in Pakistan and supplies the ONEFLEX CI flexo press alongside the MIRAFLEX II, VISTAFLEX II, NOVOFLEX II and ALPHAFLEX. To discuss a ONEFLEX configuration for your applications and production targets, send our specialists an enquiry using the form on this page.
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Local support by K Group
K Group's own engineers in Pakistan attend installation and commissioning, with support from the manufacturer's engineers. K Group works with W&H to facilitate spare-parts delivery to Pakistan, has a dedicated service team, and manages all warranty communication and claims with the supplier on the customer's behalf.
Works well with
- ConSlitter (Kampf) — Slit printed reels to finished width.
- ASC-150 (OFRU) — Distil and reuse press wash solvent.
- Tech Standard & Tech Pro (Tech Sleeves) — Flexo printing sleeves and adapters for this press.
- Ceramic anilox rollers (Zecher) — Anilox rollers that meter the ink on this press.
- Handheld inspection strobes (Unilux) — Stroboscopic inspection so defects show at full press speed.
- Swedish steel doctor blades (PrimeBlade) — Doctor blades that wipe the anilox on this press.
- Press parts washers (Flexo Wash) — Automatic washing for this press's parts.
- Colorsat ink dispensers (GSE Dispensing) — Gravimetric spot-colour dispensing for this press.
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