HELL is the inventor of electromechanical engraving. Engraving systems have been manufactured in Kiel since the 1960s. Currently, a team of over 25 highly qualified specialists develop, manufacture, and maintain the world’s most state-of-the-art engraving systems. HELL’s know-how is thus unique in the industry.
Engraving systems
Unique industry know-how

HELL offers the ideal engraving head for all applications
In detail
CS Engraving System
The CS engraving system is the standard engraving system for the HelioKlischograph K2. It differs from conventional 4 kHz engraving systems thanks to its enhanced engraving frequency and the integrated touch memory, which is also used for HelioSprint engraving systems.
Feature
Applications
Availability
Vibration engraving
Screen range (< 0, 2, 3, 4)
Effective screen range
Max. engraving depth
XtremeEngraving
Multitune
Broadband
Packaging, decoration
K2
up to 5 kHz
(< 0, 2, 3, 4): 60 -100 l/cm
49–144 l/cm
65 µm
No
Yes
HelioSprint BC+
HelioSprint BC+ is the broadband engraving system from HELL. It supports a wide range of applications, features a high engraving speed, ensures uniform cell geometry, and perfectly meets the requirements of packaging and decorative gravure:
Feature
Applications
Availability
Vibration engraving
Screen range (< 0, 2, 3, 4)
Effective screen range
Max. engraving depth
XtremeEngraving
Multitune
* 2004 model and later
Broadband
Packaging, decoration
K5, K5 Smart, K500*, TUK
up to 9 kHz
54–100 l/cm
44–144 l/cm
70 µm
No
Yes
HelioXtreme 32+
HelioXtreme 32+ is the hybrid engraving system from HELL that supports both conventional vibration engraving and high-resolution XtremeEngraving. The broad screen range meets all the needs of packaging and decorative gravure as well as offering the option of engraving full-tone cylinders down to a 14 l/cm screen. With a write resolution of up to 540 l/cm, high-resolution engraving with XtremeEngraving delivers a quality that is otherwise the preserve of laser engraving:
Feature
Applications
Availability
Vibration engraving
Screen range (< 0, 2, 3, 4)
Effective screen range
Max. engraving depth
XtremeEngraving
Write resolution
Support screen
Effective screen range
Max. engraving depth
Multitune
* 2004 model and later ** 2012 model and later
Hybrid
Packaging, decoration, high-resolution linework, technical cylinders
K5**, K5 Smart, K500*, TUK**
up to 9 kHz
54–100 l/cm
44–144 l/cm
70 µm
12 kHz
70–540 l/cm
R4, R6, R10, R16
14–109 l/cm
100 µm
Yes
HelioSprint III
HelioSprint III is the high-performance engraving system from HELL. It performs vibration engraving with an engraving frequency of 12 kHz across the entire 60 – 100 l/cm screen range, angles 0, 2, 3, 4 (corresponding to an effective screen range of 49 – 144 l/cm):
Feature
Applications
Availability
Vibration engraving
Screen range (< 0, 2, 3, 4)
Effective screen range
Max. engraving depth
XtremeEngraving
Multitune
* 2018 model and later ** 2008 model and later
High performance
Packaging, decoration
K5 Smart*, K500**
12 kHz
60–100 l/cm
49–144 l/cm
65 µm
No
Yes