The new field of printing technology: Speedmaster XL105 offset printing machine

In September 2006, Heidelberg, an integrated solution provider for the print media industry, officially launched its Speedmaster XL105 offset press in the Chinese market. The Speedmaster XL105 new conference and live demonstration will be held from September 4th to 8th at the China Print Media Technology Center in Shenzhen, Heidelberg. The aircraft debuted at Drupa International Printing Technology Exhibition in 2004. It also fully proved its strength in the previous basic tests and was well received by users. In April 2005, Heidelberg began mass production of the Speedmaster XL105 offset press. In February 2006, the Speedmaster XL105 won the design award granted by the German government for its outstanding machinery and design. At the same time, the XL105 won consecutive championships in design competitions in the United States and Japan. Of course, for Heidelberg, the most important prize is the user's enthusiasm for the XL105. This model has been successfully installed and applied throughout the world, such as Europe, the Americas and the Asia Pacific region, including Japan. Among them, Europe is an important market for the Speedmaster XL105, and one out of every two XL105 ex-factory companies settled in Europe.

For those printing companies that are engaged in large-scale industrial production in the fields of commercial printing, packaging and label printing, the Speedmaster XL105 is the most suitable choice for them. Its distinctive features are excellent automation technology and an efficient operating system that can help printers obtain Excellent print quality, extraordinary production flexibility and higher profit margins allow companies to remain highly competitive and enter new areas of printing in due course. The Speedmaster XL105 prints at speeds of up to 18,000 impressions per hour and a web width of 75 cm X 105 cm. Dr. Eugen Lautert, member of the Board of Directors for Production and Mechanical Engineering at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, stated: "By sharply reducing the preparation time for printing, improving the average production speed of live parts and ensuring reliable production and delivery, the Speedmaster XL105 It can significantly increase printing productivity by 30% and reduce printing costs. For users, this means greater output and sales, and the Speedmaster XL105 is the perfect choice to help users achieve excellent return on investment."

As a new type of offset printing machine with top performance, Speedmaster XL105 has set new industry standards in terms of productivity, print quality and cost-effectiveness. The functional design of the XL105 is based on the customer's future development needs. Each individual component is tailored for high-speed and high-precision production. The machine not only has a new generation of enhanced preset feeders and an enhanced preset delivery device, but also an optimized air transfer system, an innovative Hycolor ink supply and dampening system... these are all achieved at 18,000 per hour. Zhang's high-speed, high-quality and stable printing provides a solid guarantee. The Speedmaster XL105 brings users endless successes: the machine runs smoothly at a speed of 18,000 sheets per hour; highly automated monitoring, regulation and integrated workflow control; design and configuration according to the industry's latest concepts, from the fly Endless paper delivery system for end-to-end delivery; constant ink level; innovative technology for coating units, excellent drying qualities, and more. As a supplier of printing solutions, Heidelberg has always followed the principle of development based on market demand and the development plan of integrated solutions. In order to ensure the best performance of Speedmaster XL105 and its supporting technical products, Heidelberg has always been committed to tapping the potential of innovation. .

The Speedmaster XL105 opens up a broader platform for development on the basis of the 70 cm x 100 cm format available in Heidelberg. With the introduction of the XL105, Heidelberg's offset press product line is more plentiful and complete. At this point, including the XL105 series, all Heidelberg offset press series products can be integrated into an end-to-end digital production line through the Prinect workflow. The perfect product portfolio ensures that Heidelberg can create a personalized development space for each printing company and provide more cost-effective, more flexible, and more value-added solutions. It is precisely for this reason that Heidelberg has been regarded as the best partner by more than 200,000 printing companies worldwide for more than 150 years.

The workshop responsible for the production of the Speedmaster XL105 and Speedmaster SM102, CD102 offset presses is located in the Wislock Assembly Plant in Germany. It covers an area of ​​72,000 square meters and is approximately 9 football pitches. Over 200 Heidelberg employees work on the Speedmaster XL105 assembly line. A XL105 with six printing units and one coating unit weighs about 63 tons. Each printing unit is assembled from over 3,000 individual parts and weighs more than 7 tons.

The first Speedmaster XL105 in China has been settled and installed in the production hall of Shenzhen China Business Printing Co., Ltd. Previously, Heidelberg China Co., Ltd. held the Seventh Graphic Arts Scholars Forum held in early August. Dozens of scholars and educators in the printing industry across the Taiwan Strait have experienced the power and power of Speedmaster XL105. “The feedback from the user confirms the excellent performance of the XL105,” said Dr. Eugen Laughter. “The XL105 fully meets our expectations. It not only consolidates and strengthens our market leadership, but also helps us. Users successfully established the advantages of long-term competition."

Reproduced from: Heidelberg (China) Co., Ltd.