New KBA Rapida 105 PRO Offers Improved Kit, More Automation

With the Rapida 105 PRO, KBA Radebeul announced a new sheetfed offset press in medium format at Print China. The new press takes its place in the top performance segment between the proven Rapida 105 and the high-end Rapida 106.
 
Compared to the Rapida 105, which is still available, at 17,000 sheets per hour, the new press delivers a slightly higher level of performance in terms of production, a larger standard sheet format of 740 x 1,050mm, shorter makeready times thanks to more automation and a new, intuitive operating concept. Additionally, it offers more equipment flexibility and greater scope for customization.
 
KBA has named the new Rapida 105 PRO, which is based on the Rapida 106 (up to 20,000 sheets per hour), as the best in its class and sees excellent opportunities in the global market for this new press given its attractive price-performance ratio.
 
One of the Rapida 105 PRO’s key features is its full preset capabilities from the feeder, through the printing units to the delivery, something not to be taken for granted in this press class. Changing jobs thus becomes faster and easier. When it comes to repeat jobs or orders printed on the same substrate, the settings can be used for presetting the Rapida 105 PRO, saving time and waste.
 
The Rapida 105 PRO is available with up to 10 printing units, perfecting as well as single and multiple coating applications and it can be configured for individual production requirements. Notwithstanding the benefits for commercial printing, it is equipped with a raft of interesting features suited to packaging printing.
 
Microflute, film and lightweight paper packages or kit for in-mould film are available for special applications. The Rapida 105 PRO covers the entire substrate spectrum as it is able to handle thicknesses ranging from 0.04mm to 1.6mm. Moreover, its gripper systems do not need adjusting even when making extreme substrate changes which is an invaluable advantage considering the level of flexibility demanded by the market. Further special components, such as a reel-to-sheet unit, perforation and numbering unit, iris printing device or the KBA ColdFoiler, make the Rapida 105 PRO an extremely flexible, universal machine.
 
The press’ maximum sheet format that has been extended by 20mm to 740 x 1,050mm benefits packaging and label printers in particular. In many cases an extra row of blanks can fit onto the sheet with the special formats 750 x 1,050 and 780 x 1,050mm.
 
A new, intuitive operating concept makes operating the Rapida 105 PRO even easier for printers. All of the press’ functions can be controlled via touchscreen with a maximum of two touches of a button. The Rapida 105 PRO’s ErgoTronic console no longer features a data entry keyboard. User-friendly icons allow operators to easily change systems and familiarize themselves with this new press.
 
The new JobAccess programme facilitates savings in makeready times of up to 50% and new tools for setting up ink profiles reduce start-up waste. A job list with preview images and optimization functions for determining the sequence of jobs speed up production changes further.
 
HR-UV or LED-UV energy-saving drying processes offered by KBA for all of its Rapida presses are also available for the Rapida 105 PRO and ensure fast post-press especially important to commercial printers. Additionally, LED drying leads to a longer service life of the lamps, minimal heat transfer to the printing stock, advantages in post-press and a significantly higher print quality on uncoated paper.