In 2021, the fourth machine size in the Ultima family was launched – the EMBA 295 QS Ultima. At the time of the launch, it was shared that a new size was introduced to offer a complete range of machines to cover and meet the vast majority of all FFG volume sizes and customer needs in one product line. This to create the same significant customer values through all EMBA machine sizes built on the Ultima platform, with the same technology, benefits, and highest level of recognition for both operation and maintenance.
“The market response to the 295 Ultima has been positive, clearly showing that it was a welcome addition to the Ultima platform, as evidenced by the number of prospects and machines sold,” says Esa Koski, VP Sales & Marketing.
He continues, “When we started marketing the 295 Ultima, it was intentionally with the most advanced configuration to meet the most demanding requirements, where EMBA’s productivity feature DualBox as well as inside crease and die-cut capabilities are strongly requested. And with customer-driven development as one of the company’s foundation pillars, we always strive to provide the market with the best and most in-demand solutions, and have in the years following the launch continued our 295 developments for even more versatile configurations.”
While we have continued our developments, the 295 Ultima can now be selected with either a standard 2-shaft Magna slotter, or the DualBox option, featuring the extended 4-shaft Magna XL slotter where the latter allows for two sheets to be converted in a single revolution, effectively doubling the output. The now added 2-shaft slotter is developed for customers typically focusing on shorter order runs or the larger segment of the sheet size range, where the absolute highest DualBox output isn’t always required. Of course also the 295’s standard 2-shaft slotter is, as always with EMBA, a full vacuum transport and non-crush slotter – and is also featuring automatic extension of glue flap. As with all EMBA machine sizes, the Magna slotter is maintenance friendly with great accessibility and generally recognised as one of the best slotters on the market.
“We have further expanded the 295 Ultima offer to include the option of choosing between top or bottom die-cutter. The top die-cutter has now been developed as an alternative also for the 295 model, for customers with a lot of order changes requesting maximised productivity through pre-set during production where only regular outside die-cut work is required,” adds Koski.
Besides the high levels of output, the 295 QS Ultima has all the features and benefits recognised in the other Ultima machines like quick-set, true non-crush converting technology, up to six printing units with either rubber doctor rolls or closed chamber doctor blade system and crystal-clear print results. Featuring well-known options from the other Ultima sizes, the 295 further enhances its flexibility and delivers premium-class performance. Thanks to its highly configurable design and proven options, the Ultima technical platform provides a versatile machine concept that enables converters to customise the 295 Ultima to meet their specific needs. From high-volume production to complex die-cutting and high-graphic tasks, it can be configured for a wide range of applications.
Customer Testimonial
“After more than two years of production, we can conclude that we have made the best choice with the 295,” says Rob Smets, Fris Karton. “The communication and service with EMBA is fantastic, although we have not had a significant problem in two years. We can run a wide variety of formats because of the HighBox option and with the DualBox function we can also run many square meters at high speed. The user-friendliness of the machine allows us to achieve short setup times, so it doesn’t really matter whether we have to make a series of 1,000 pieces or 10,000 pieces.”
Technical Facts
The 295 QS Ultima™ has a machine speed of maximum 300 sheets/min (18,000 sheets/hr) or in DualBox mode, a maximum of 450 sheets/min (27 000 sheets/hr).
Sheet size is from a minimum of 320 x 700mm to a maximum of 1200 x 2950mm (or up to maximum of 1400 mm with Skip-Feed/HighBox). The maximum printing area is 1150 x 2900mm and for unfolded sheets, a maximum width of 1850mm.
Article published in IPBI Mar/Apr 2025