16pp KBA web press increases capacity

Bucking the recession, German media provider L N Schaffrath has committed to increasing capacity productivity by ordering a KBA 16pp commercial web offset press.

The press line will comprise four double printing units with a 620mm (24.5in) cut-off and a maximum web width of 1,000mm (39.37in).

Its automation will extend from reel logistics with KBA's Patras A, including reel loading and reel-stub ejection in the Pastomat C reelstand, to plate changing with KBA's Platetronic, together with conversion of the P3 folder to support high-speed job changes.

The in-feed unit with its regenerative braking system will be integrated in the reelstand to save space.

Shaftless drives throughout will ease operation and reduce make-ready times, claimed KBA.

Other equipment will include closed-loop colourimetry, cut-off register controls and a Contiweb hot-air dryer.

The press will be controlled from a KBA's Ergotronic console, with an operating display panel at the folder.

KBA said that Logotronic Professional production management software will capture and store operating and job data for press pre-set and conversion to new and repeat jobs.

The company's Easytronic and single-button control will shorten start-up and slowdown times, while minimising waste.

Schaffrath, whose customers include a range of publishing houses, offer various services from concept, design and layout to print production and distribution.

At present its primary focus is on periodicals, magazines and supplements, but it is keen to expand its product range.

The new press line will join a fleet of web and sheetfed presses Founded in 1743, Schaffrath employs 300 staff and in 2009 posted sales exceeding EUR43m (USD60m).

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