Capama NEW

In label printing, parameter calculation and material conversion are often the key factors affecting efficiency and accuracy. A simple miscalculation in shrinkage ratio or gear matching can result in batch waste. CAPAMA (Shanghai) Machinery Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the launch of our online toolset — a collection of free, ready-to-use professional calculators for label printing professionals.

Access the toolset: www.capama.com/en/en-tools.php

1. Shrinkage Calculator

Tool URL: Shrinkage Calculator

Shrinkage ratio is a critical parameter in rotary letterpress plate making. Factors such as plate thickness, adhesive tape thickness, and cylinder diameter all affect the final shrinkage calculation. Manual calculation is not only time-consuming but also error-prone, especially during frequent specification changes.

Key Features:

• Input plate thickness and adhesive tape thickness
• Enter cylinder diameter directly or select from common sizes
• Support direct percentage input for plate-making machines
• Automatically calculates shrinkage reduction value, minimizing human errors

Ideal for: Rotary press operators, plate-making engineers, production managers

2. Gear Calculator

Tool URL: Gear Calculator

Rotary letterpress machines rely on precise gear matching for accurate registration. The gear calculation formula (Teeth = Cylinder Diameter x p / Pitch) is used routinely during plate changes and machine setup, but manual calculations are prone to errors — especially when switching between metric and imperial systems.

Key Features:

• Input cylinder diameter directly
• Built-in common pitch references (2.117mm/1/12", 3.175mm/1/8", 4.233mm/1/6", 5.080mm/1/5")
• Support automatic pitch calculation from module values
• One-click calculation of teeth count and cylinder circumference

Ideal for: Rotary press operators, setup and maintenance engineers

3. Material Converter

Tool URL: Material Converter

Label printing frequently requires conversions between different measurement units — from weight to length, from width to area, from roll stock to sheet count. Manual conversions are tedious and prone to formula confusion, leading to material waste or purchasing errors.

Key Features:

• Free conversion between length, area, and weight units
• Supports meters, centimeters, millimeters, inches, feet, and more
• Supports square meters, square centimeters, square inches, and other area units
• Supports kilograms, grams, pounds, and other weight units
• Ideal for quick conversion between imperial (imported) and metric (domestic) materials

Ideal for: Purchasing staff, warehouse managers, production planners

4. Screen Printing Parameter Calculator

Tool URL: Screen Printing Parameter Calculator

Screen printing parameters directly affect print quality and production efficiency. Mesh count, squeegee angle, flood speed, and ink viscosity are all interconnected — adjusting one parameter often requires coordinated adjustments to others.

Key Features:

• Mesh count to theoretical ink thickness conversion
• Print speed and production capacity estimation
• Squeegee angle and pressure recommendations
• UV curing power and speed matching suggestions

Ideal for: Screen press operators, process engineers, quality control personnel

5. Cost Estimator

Tool URL: Cost Estimator

When quoting customers, you need to accurately estimate the production cost per label in a short time. The Cost Estimator helps printing companies quickly calculate material costs, labor costs, and energy costs — improving quotation efficiency and accuracy.

Key Features:

• Calculate material cost based on material type, width, and length
• Adjust batch quantities and waste rate
• Automatically calculate comprehensive cost per label
• Reference data from industry-standard cost structures

Ideal for: Sales and quotation staff, production managers, business owners

6. How to Use CAPAMA Online Tools

Simple and straightforward — no registration or download required:

1. Open your browser and visit www.capama.com/en/en-tools.php
2. Select the calculator you need from the toolset
3. Enter the relevant parameters and get instant results
4. All tools are free to use, with an English interface for international users

A Chinese version is also available at www.capama.com/zh-tools.php for domestic users.

7. Why CAPAMA Online Tools?

Built by the industry, for the industry. With over 20 years of experience in label printing equipment manufacturing, CAPAMA deeply understands the real-world pain points of printing production. These tools were not designed in a vacuum — they were developed based on recurring calculation needs encountered on the production floor.

• Accurate & Reliable: Calculation formulas validated through real-world production
• Free & Open: No registration required, accessible to all
• Continuously Updated: Ongoing improvements based on user feedback
• Mobile-Friendly: Works on both desktop and mobile devices

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