New Development of B3 and B2 Sheetfed Offset Presses

The Radebeul plant near Dresden is a pioneer in KBA sheetfed offset technology innovation, supplying the world's commercial, packaging and book printers with the most advanced series of sheetfed offset presses, ranging from 360 × 520mm to 1,500 × 2,050mm (19 1/4 × 27 inches to 59 × 80 3/4 inches), and added many unique features. We also provide a large number of user-oriented optional devices that other manufacturers cannot provide to support multiple functions. KBA's Radebeul plant is at the forefront of the use of composite ink systems (UV and general) for the development of online glazing and the development of environmentally friendly printing technologies.

Genius 52

Genius52 is designed for the popular B3 format-a compact structure of waterless offset press, based on the medium and short version printing market, can provide four-color, five-color models. Simple single-person operation, automation of basic functions, high-speed job replacement, fewer start-up waste pages, ghost-free, ink-free ink supply devices for high-quality printing, and the ability to handle multiple substrates, this Everything proves that Genius52 is a true multi-faceted genius.

Rapida 74

Another top product for the B2 format size series is Rapida 74. The maximum printing speed is 18,000 sheet hours and can be configured with 2 to 10 colors. The features of this machine include double-diameter impression cylinder and paper transfer cylinder. The large radius of curvature of this cylinder makes paper, cardboard or plastic substrates run smoothly. Other features include automatic plate change, continuous feed and take-up device without stopping, Densitronic S closed-loop density measurement and spectrometry, impression cylinder and blanket cleaning device, and can be integrated in the JDF workflow for easy operation Advanced control technology. The Rapida 74 can be provided with various optional additional devices (such as an automatically convertible turning device, glazing device, hole punch or numbering device, Corona static eliminator, etc.) to meet the special needs of users.

Rapida 74 GTM

Rapida 74G is the world's first patented unit type press equipped with our Gravuflow inkless key ink supply system. It provides an efficient production tool for commercial printers, packaging printers and plastic or film printers of short-run jobs, enabling them to obtain high-end printing quality at a low price, leading the industry. Less than 10 sheets of start-up waste pages mean that the machine can obtain economic benefits even when printing a very small number of jobs on expensive substrates. In addition, this Rapida 74G has the same high level of automation as ordinary Rapida 74G.

The Rapida 105 and Rapida 105 universal raise the standard for B1 presses

Rapida 105

The machine further improves the widely used B1 standard (740 × 1,050mm / 29 × 41 1/4 inches) machine standard. Our new high-performance Rapida 105 has a maximum printing speed of 18,000 sheets / hour in front-side printing production and 15,000 sheets-hour in double-sided printing production. The machine can quickly complete printing preparations, and can obtain excellent printing quality on various substrates such as thin paper to corrugated cardboard. Its advanced control technology makes operation easier, and Logotronic professional software can be integrated in JDF In the workflow, there are also many online finishing equipment to choose from, so the new generation Rapida 105 ranks first in the same specification model.

Other advantages of this model are: non-stop paper feed and take-up device, double-diameter impression cylinder and transfer cylinder, Colortronic remote control device for ink supply, wetting and plate registration, video registration, diagonal Registration adjustment device, electronic format pre-selection, electric adjustment device for printing pressure, cleaning of blanket and ink roller, full-automatic conversion of double-sided printing and automatic plate change. In short, this model combines many design and process advantages.

Rapida 105 Universal

In addition to the new ultra-high-speed Rapida 105, we have retained the extremely popular standard model for users who value versatility more than production speed. Since the initial model was put on the market in 1998, sales of the machine have steadily increased, including the world ’s longest sheet-fed printing press-one equipped with 14 units for 5-color duplex printing plus online duplex printing Light model. The first Rapida 105 general-purpose printing machine to obtain eco-environmental certification is used in various configurations by book, magazine, commercial, packaging, trademark, and plastic film printers around the world. The maximum printing speed of the machine is 16,000 sheets / hour when printing on the front side (12,000 sheets / hour when printing on both sides), and can be equipped with a variety of online finishing optional devices (glazing, drying, punching, Numbering, quality control, Densitronic S density and color measurement system, etc.), and JDF can be integrated into the workflow, which makes Rapida 105 universal can continue to meet the needs of printers around the world. [next]

Unique one-two success features huge format and powerful performance

Since KBA launched the large format Rapida at Drupa 1995, we have delivered a total of 600 printing presses equipped with up to 3,000 printing units. Now we are defending our leading position in the large format field with larger format and more powerful printing presses.

Rapida 130-162a

Rapida 130-162a large-size sheet-fed offset printing machine, paper size from 910 × 1,300mm to 1,200 × 1,620mm

(35 3/4 × 51 1/4 inches to 47 1/2 × 63 3/4 inches), the machine standard is further improved, making the production capacity stronger than any printing machine of the same specification. Optional equipment, such as a complete set of equipment for printing on lightweight substrates, a device for cleaning the blanket and ink roller at the same time, a paper slitting device before ICS paper collection, etc., expand the application range of the machine and shorten Production time, and reduces the workload of the operator when the job is replaced.

We are the only manufacturer in the world that can provide a reversing device for large format printing machines with paper sizes up to 1,120 × 1,620mm (44 × 63 3/4 inches). The world's first large-format printing machine with double-sided 4-color printing is a Rapida.

Large size Rapida 185 and 205

Rapida 205 (paper size 1,510 × 2,050mm / 59 × 80 3/4 inches) and its smaller sister Rapida 185 (1,300 × 1,850mm / 51 × 72 3/4 inches ) Has a maximum printing speed of 9,000 and 11,000 sheets / hour, and their automation level is comparable to the most advanced medium-sized printing presses. They have been developed for posters, point-of-sale advertising, packaging and book printers. New product capabilities. The advanced technologies used by these two models include automatic plate change which can shorten the preparation time of printing, ICS slitting device located before the paper collection device, and the function of digital networking with JDF workflow through Logotronic professional software.

Online finishing saves time and money

In order to improve production efficiency and shorten delivery time, we have provided a series of parts for online finishing of printed products. Based on Rapida's flexible modular structure, these optional devices can be combined in various ways. This not only greatly reduces the workload or the number of required equipment and required personnel, but also saves the space and waiting time required for temporary storage.

Automated paper stack supply system

It can be equipped with a variety of non-stop systems for the paper-feeding device and paper-receiving device of Rapida 130-162a to realize the automation of the supply of substrates in the printing workshop. In an integrated paper stack supply system, the various components of the paper feeding device and the paper collecting device are networked, so the empty paper stacking platen can be automatically transferred from the paper feeding device to the paper collecting device and inserted for use.

Integrated workflow

All our Rapida presses can be equipped with the optional management system, Logotronic Professional and Logotronic Basic. Both of these systems support networking in the printing shop, so that the printing press can be embedded in a workflow from receiving jobs to sending products.

74Karat and 46Karat digital offset press full digital workflow

Our 74Karat and 46Karat digital offset presses are compact and fast, and are mainly used for rapidly expanding market requirements for short-run color printing and on-demand printing. The machine adopts sophisticated computer direct plate-making technology and operations that can be completed by one person, redefining the standards of integrated production, printing quality, automation and operation.

74Karat B2 format printing machine

74Karat is an economical and practical, high printing quality waterless printing machine with a production speed of 10,000 sheets / hour. It can handle a variety of substrates, supports full digital processes and is extremely convenient to operate. The B2 (29-inch) format printing machine is completely controlled by the PC main console, which has a graphical user interface. The machine uses a precision ink-free ink supply device Gravuflow that can control the temperature, which can automatically calibrate the amount of ink applied to quickly achieve the desired ink color. The entire job replacement process takes only 17 minutes without manual intervention. The built-in color management system guarantees a high degree of consistency between the printed product and the proofs. Only a few sheets of paper can be used for trial printing to the required ink color. The best cost-effective printing range is 500 to 10,000 sheets. However, due to the high production capacity of 74Karat, the larger output is still very economical. As an optional online water-based glazing device, it can expand the scope of application of the machine, enabling it to perform plastic and film printing, so this device is very popular.

46Karat SRA3 format printing machine

This machine is designed and manufactured for today's very popular SRA3 (18 inch) format market. The compact 46Karat digital offset press has a maximum printing speed of 7,000 sheets / hour. It is used for fast short-version color printing and has excellent printing quality. Same as 74Karat, the printing and ink supply devices of this machine are arranged in a V shape in the central impression cylinder. Unlike larger presses, 46Karat is equipped with a traditional ink supply device. 46Karat uses Presstek's ProFire imaging technology and PEARLdry Plus printing plates. According to the joint sales strategy of both parties, Presstek will be responsible for all sales and technical services of 46Karat in North America. [next]

Digital offset press

74Karat

520 × 740mm ／ 20 1/2 × 29 inches

4 colors plus optional polishing device

Maximum printing speed 10,000 sheets / hour

46Karat

340 × 460mm ／ 13 1/4 × 18 inches

4 colors

Maximum printing speed 7,000 sheets / hour

The most advanced technology of excellent quality

KBA is a major supplier of commercial web offset presses. The Compacta presses used for the production of 8- to 64-page products represent the current level of technological development. Although the 8-page Compacta 101 and Compacta 106 are very popular among users, they are not serialized due to their positioning in specific markets.

Compacta 213

The single-width Compacta 213 has been widely used in magazine printing, semi-commercial printing and book printing worldwide. The circumference of the drum is from 546 to 630mm (21 1/2 inches to 24 3/4 inches), and supports custom configuration.

Compacta 215

A 16-page web offset press with a printing speed of 50,000 copies / hour and ready for printing. The machine has many features, such as all shaftless transmission, the narrow groove structure of the plate cylinder and blanket cylinder, automatic switching gripper folding machine and automatic plate change. These features make the machine more user-friendly, reduce waste pages, and ensure extremely high printing quality. It can also be used as an optional device to provide a paper cutter, which handles substrates weighing more than 200 grams per square meter (134 pounds).

Compacta 217

A high-end printing press that produces 16-page prints in a flexible, efficient, and cost-saving manner. The maximum printing speed of this machine is 70,000 copies / hour, with advanced automation level, which can quickly complete the preparation for printing, and the waste page rate is low. These features and automatic plate changing device, double-sided printing device, automatically switchable gripper or gripper folding machine / cross-cutting device make this machine an ideal tool for medium to large volume production.

Compacta 318

This is a printing machine without shaft transmission. Its maximum printing speed is 70,000 sheets per hour and 24 pages of A4. It also supports long live printing.

Cornpacta 408 and 418

These two advanced 32-page commercial web presses are used to print horizontal and vertical page products, respectively. The town offers different drum circumferences and online finishing equipment.

Compacta 618 and 818

KBA's new generation of 48-page and 64-page printing presses have proven to be very popular with users. It can be equipped with a pin-type folding machine, or it can be equipped with a new type V5 grip-type folding machine with a variable format size. KBA is a technological pioneer of folding machines and superstructures, through which the best production flexibility and highest performance can be obtained. Drivetronic decentralized electronics and shaftless drives are standard components on Compacta presses on pages 16 and 16. Easytronic is an optional module used to further reduce waste pages and shorten printing preparation time. The Logotronic professional system connects the most advanced control technology with the production management system, and the production management system connects the printing workshop with the prepress part, and connects the various management departments in the JDF workflow. [next]

A printing press with a width of 4.32 meters, the world leader in gravure printing

KBA Franckenthal occupies a dominant position in the international book and web gravure press market. Major gravure printers around the world use presses from Francon Kentall to print high-quality magazines, catalogs and advertising prints, with millions of copies.

TR 12B, which has a tape width of 4.32 meters (170 inches), was introduced to the market in 2004, and it pushed the specifications of web gravure to a new level. TR 12B can print 256 pages on 18 paper tapes at one time. The maximum speed of the paper tape is 15 meters per second or 3,000 feet per minute. Due to the use of a heavy folding machine with a roller ratio of 7: 7 and online finishing equipment, such a high output can be achieved. Paper roll holder, paper roll replacement, plate cylinder transportation and replacement are all automated.

Other new components include paper cutters for small-page products, shaftless drives for pull rollers, folding machines and printing units, and rapid changes in commercial printing, magazines and product catalog printing A shaftless transmission printing device for printing content. These developments have developed entirely new application areas for high-quality web gravure printing that is below the million-part limit.

The inventor of the printing press advanced technology for newspapers and semi-commercial printing

Since the first mechanical printing machine came out in 1814, the names of Konig & Bauer have become synonymous with technological pioneers in the field of newspaper printing. Today, we are a world leader in the market in this field, providing a variety of high-level innovative printing presses, such as Corrina printing presses.

Commander with double width and large drum

Commander is KBA's flagship product in this field. It is a world-class shaftless web offset press with a maximum output of 90,000 copies / hour. Commander presses equipped with 9 or 10 cylinders or 4 tower towers have been operated in world-renowned newspaper publishing houses and telephone book printers. Optional devices include force imprinting devices.

Commander with three wide and large rollers

Commander presses for large-volume / large-page products (more than 48 newspapers) are now available. This is a three-width, large-cylinder model with a 9-cylinder satellite configuration and a maximum paper tape width of 2 , 400mm (94 1/2 inches). In the production of this format size, the three-width technology of the machine can save capital investment, save labor and occupied area, thus generating great benefits.

Colora

Colora is a modular printing machine used for full-color newspaper printing. It is cost-effective and has a maximum output of 75,000 copies / hour. The machine can be configured as an H-type tower printing unit, and can be used as an optional device with an arched unit for short-ink offset printing, or a satellite-type unit configured with 10 cylinders for 4 colors on the sea surface and 2 colors on each side. print. Now, more and more users are requesting the 4-layer tower printing unit to be equipped with a device for thermosetting ink for the production of semi-commercial prints.

Prisma

Prisma is a tower press for printing color newspapers. It combines the versatility of a single-diameter printer with the high output of a double-width printer. The maximum output of Prisma is 75,000 copies / hour, which is mainly used in newspaper publishing and printing plants that do not require page storage operations.

Comet

The maximum output of this single-width, double-diameter 8-color tower printer is 75,000 copies / hour when printing without pages. It is a product designed for small and medium-sized newspapers and telephone book printers. More and more Comet printers we produce have been equipped with complete sets of thermosetting inks for semi-commercial printing.

Continent

Continent is a single-width, single-diameter tower press for color newspaper printing and semi-commercial printing, with a maximum output of 45,000 to 50,000 copies per hour. The machine is based on Comet's successful technology, and it is an effective tool for printing plants that pay more attention to production flexibility than page storage capacity.

In addition, a wide selection of heavy-duty splint and impact folding machines, and three beltless paper roll holders (Pastomat RC, Pastostar RC and Pastoline) can be selected to suit different performance requirements. Other optional equipment includes an automatic splice preparation device equipped with EasySplice and an automatic paper roll supply system equipped with Patras. These devices are of modular design and can be customized by the user in order to be suitable for specific production conditions and the building structure of the printing house.

Semi-commercial production

Our tower newspaper printers are modular in design, with a variety of optional devices available. These devices include thermoset complete sets with hot air drying devices for printing semi-commercial printed crystals (color supplements, leaflets, magazines, etc.) on improved substrates. Gaobao tower printing presses with thermosetting capabilities are being used around the world, and their sales volume continues to grow in a rapidly growing market. We are also in the forefront of the industry in this field.

KBA Cortina redefines newspaper production standards

Cortina

The revolutionary, new inkless, waterless, and gearless Cortina is only 3.7 meters (12 feet) high. It redefines standards for printing presses in terms of environmental protection, cost efficiency, and print quality. The machine was launched on the market after a comprehensive test of the workplace space, and then newspaper publishers who wanted to print high-quality newspapers while printing high-end semi-commercial products sent orders. Cortina occupies a small area and can be installed in standard industrial buildings, requiring only a small number of staff. This not only reduces investment and management costs, but also supports off-site printing mode. The inkless key and wetting device are also beneficial to this printing production mode, because this reduces the workload of the operator, and the number of screen lines is 60 lines / cm (150 lines / inch) (including FM network). When printing high-level four-color images, the number of waste pages is minimized, which has nothing to do with the operator's personal work ability. The new features of Cortina with an output of 80,000 copies / hour include a four-story tower unit (STEPINTM) that can be removed at the press of a button, a dedicated transmission device for the roller, an automatically adjustable ink roller locking device and automatic or semi-auto Selection of plate changing device. [next]

Flexographic newspaper printing machine

Our Flexo-Courier printing press and the compact 5-cylinder Colormax CIC satellite flexographic printing unit manufactured by KBA North America provide the most advanced technology on the market for flexographic printing enthusiasts among newspaper printers. Our new generation Flexo-Courier tower printing press with 4 colors per side does not use gears at all. The world's largest flexographic newspaper printing line (this is also a KBA Flexo-Courier printing machine) is now working at the "United Press" (Daily Post, Standard Evening News) in London, printing more than 2 million colors per day Bright newspaper. Colormax CIC can be configured as an independent printing line or as a plug-in unit to add color printing capabilities to existing letterpress printing equipment.

Special printing machines for special markets

From printing on sheet metal to printing on securities

The ambitious claim of the highest level of printing technology is also reflected in the printing machinery provided for special markets. The result is our core technology and unique know-how in the industry.

Phone book offset press

KBA is a leader in the special field of shaftless transmission offset presses for multi-color phone book printing. Our high-tech phone book printer is designed and manufactured on the basis of the double-width Commander. Its web width is up to 2 meters (783/4 inches), and the speed of the paper tape is 15 meters / second (2,953 feet / Minute). In the no page save mode, this type of machine can print on lightweight substrates at a speed of 88,000 full-color folds per hour. The single-width Comet tower printing press is also producing color phonebooks.

Flexo corrugated cardboard printing machine

Corrugraph is a new high-yield sheet-fed flexo printing machine equipped with an online rotary die-cutting device, which can produce high-quality printing on corrugated cardboard. The thinnest material that this machine can process is E-shaped corrugated board, which is the limit size that our large-scale Rapida offset press can reach. The 1,676 × 3,000 mm (66 × 118 inches) Corrugraph is manufactured by KBA North America in York, Pennsylvania, and is sold by our worldwide dealer network.

Patras

When KBA's paper roll holder is embedded in our PatFas paper roll handling system equipped with the Easy Splice automatic paper pick-up preparation device, we can fully automate the receipt and storage of paper rolls, as well as installation and disassembly of residual rolls.

Printing of banknotes and securities

KBA began manufacturing securities presses in 1952. Since 2001, KBA Giorgio, our Swiss subsidiary in Lausanne, has been responsible for all development, sales and service activities of such machines. More than 90% of the world ’s banknotes are printed by the company ’s printing press. The company's unmatched competitiveness in the production of banknotes and securities has greatly enhanced the capabilities of electronic quality control systems.

Metal printing

We acquired Bauer + Kunzi in 2003, consolidating our leading position in sheet metal printing. The Bauer + Kunzi company converts the components of the large-scale Rapida printing machine into a dedicated printing machine for high-quality printing on thin aluminum plates or coated thin steel plates. This printer is called Metalstar2 on the market and has multiple functions, including the optional online coating function.

UV offset printing and ID system

In early 2004 we acquired a majority stake in Metronic, allowing us to successfully enter the ID system for industrial use (inkjet, laser, hot stamping, thermal transfer) and the UV offset printing market for printing CDs, CDRs, DVDs and plastic cards . In this field, we also expect to combine with our core technology to create tangible benefits.