Description
Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 & Rapida 164
- Changing all plates in under 1 minute
- Simultaneous washing processes
- Unique Sensoric Infeed System (DriveTronic SIS)
- Highly flexible and customisable configurations of up to 10 units plus coater
Product Info
Automation features for the fastest job changeovers
Incorporating a whole host of trendsetting innovations, the Rapida 145 and Rapida 164 series are unique in their format classes. As typical run lengths are also decreasing in large formats, the automation and operating philosophy is geared to reducing makeready times to the levels which are already standard for modern medium-format presses. At the same time, the high production speeds of up to 18,000 sheets/h cater admirably for users with long runs. A diversity of inline measurement and control systems, right up to a full-scale inspection system for inline production monitoring, help to ensure constant and top-class print quality.
Compact, space-saving design reduces investment outlay
The large-format Rapidas are the ideal choice where high performance is required, but space is at a premium. For an equal or marginally larger print format, they occupy significantly less floor space than competitor presses. That reduces space and production costs. The Rapida 145 and Rapida 164 are also well positioned for installation in printshops with low ceiling heights.
Another important aspect is that large-format presses from Koenig & Bauer eliminate all unnecessary weight. That reduces the necessary construction outlay. Depending on the configuration, a Rapida may weigh up to a third less than other comparable presses.
With regard to energy consumption, too, the Rapida 145 and Rapida 164 stand above the crowd with significantly lower connected loads both for the press itself and for the IR/hot air drying. This is especially true when using the VariDryBlue technology. Koenig & Bauer is furthermore the first manufacturer to offer LED-UV dryers in large formats. In other words, the large-format Rapidas also place cutting-edge ecological technology at your fingertips.
Perfectly automated, simultaneous makeready processes
Wherever possible, individual makeready steps are integrated into the essentially automated simultaneous job changeover process. Washing, for example, runs parallel to the plate and coating forme change. CleanTronic Synchro possesses two separate washing beams, enabling impression cylinders and blankets to be washed simultaneously. Alternatively, the washing time can be reduced by 50 per cent if both washing beams are applied to the blanket.
With SPC, the time required for plate changes is reduced to a minimum. Plate changes are performed simultaneously in all units, and furthermore parallel to other makeready processes; they thus have no influence whatsoever on overall makeready time. DriveTronic PlateIdent detects the plates mounted for a new job, takes care of pre-registration, and checks whether the plate is at the correct position on the press.
DriveTronic SFC enables also coating forme changes to be performed parallel to plate change and the selected washing functions. If, on a double-coating press, only one coater is required for a particular job, makeready can even be completed on the second tower while production is running. With the AniSleeve system, anilox roller replacement could hardly be easier – the whole process can be handled by a single person, and that simultaneously with other processes.
Highly sophisticated, customer-specific configurations
Notwithstanding a considerable number of installations with commercial, book and magazine printers, large-format Rapidas are most commonly employed in packaging applications. Raised press foundations, automatic non-stop pile changing, pile logistics, inline coating and appropriate dryer installations are typical features of a packaging press. Facilities for single and multiple coatings, if necessary also before the actual printing, as well as cold foil application and perfecting, permit highly individual product refinement.
Thanks to the high level of automation, which provides a basis for economical production even with short runs, the large-format Rapidas are a no less interesting means of production for books, magazines and the full spectrum of commercial products. Similarly for standardised commercial printing with gang formes, as practised by Internet printers. This is a field in which perfector models come into their own, including configurations for 4-over-4 production.
Various special applications enable offset printing on less conventional substrates such as beer mats or metal sheets. The MetalStar presses offered by Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint, for example, also incorporate printing units and other press assemblies of the large-format Rapidas.
Features
- Compact, space-saving design reduces investment outlay
- Customer-specific configurations for cost-effective inline production
- Perfectly automated, simultaneous makeready processes
- Modern, intuitive operating system
- Printing performance and makeready times similar to 3b format
Specs (Rapida 145)
Standard | Optional | |
Max. sheet format | 1060 x 1450 mm | – |
Max. production speed | 15.000 sheets/h | 18.000 sheets/h |
Substrate thickness | 0,1 – 0,7 mm | 0,06 – 1,6 mm |
Printing units | 2 – 10 | 10+ |
Fully automatic plate change FAPC | – | Yes |
CleanTronic washing systems | – | Yes |
VariDry dryer systems | – | Yes |
ErgoTronic console with TouchTronic interface | Yes | – |
Quality measurement and control systems | – | Yes |
Remote maintenance module PressSupport 24 Sheetfed | – | Yes |
Workflow solutions for printshop networking | – | Yes |
Perfecting | – | Yes |
Sidelay-free infeed DriveTronic SIS | – | Yes |
Logistics solutions | – | Yes |
AirTronic delivery with dynamic sheet brake | – | Yes |
Simultaneous forme change DriveTronic SFC | – | Yes |
Simultaneous plate change DriveTronic SPC | – | Yes |
Fully automatic anilox roller change AniSleeve | – | Yes |
Specs (Rapida 164)
Standard | Optional | |
Max. sheet format | 1205 x 1640 mm | – |
Max. production speed | 15,000 sheets/h | 17.000 sheets/h |
Substrate thickness | 0,1 – 0,7 mm | 0,06 – 1,6 mm |
Printing units | 2 – 10 | 10+ |
Fully automatic plate change FAPC | – | Yes |
CleanTronic washing systems | – | Yes |
VariDry dryer systems | – | Yes |
ErgoTronic console with TouchTronic interface | Yes | – |
Quality measurement and control systems | – | Yes |
Remote maintenance module PressSupport 24 Sheetfed | – | Yes |
Workflow solutions for printshop networking | – | Yes |
Perfecting | – | Yes |
Sidelay-free infeed DriveTronic SIS | – | Yes |
Logistics solutions | – | Yes |
AirTronic delivery with dynamic sheet brake | – | Yes |
Simultaneous forme change DriveTronic SFC | – | Yes |
Simultaneous plate change DriveTronic SPC | – | Yes |
Fully automatic anilox roller change AniSleeve | – | Yes |