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KOENIG & BAUER - Sheetfed offset presses

Half format - RAPIDA 76

Rapida 76 sets new standards in B2 sheetfed offset. The unique Koenig & Bauer features and automation functions seen in medium format machines are now available for our half format customers. Full preset capabilities, a sidelay-free infeed and even more flexible configurations means the format class can cater for all segments and levels of job complexity.
The Rapida 76 is a highly efficient press for a diversity of applications.
In packaging printing, configurations of up to ten printing units, numerous coating options, raised foundations for higher piles, an especially wide substrate range, and production speeds up to 18,000 sheets/h. For commercial printers we focus our technology on transitioning from job to job as quickly as possible, reducing waste by minimising run up sheets to good colour, then maintaining that tight tolerance throughout the run.

Features of RAPIDA 76

Outstanding features of the Rapida 76:
  • Simultaneous Plate Changing system (SPC) changes all plates in under 1 minute
  • Simultaneous washing processes using CleanTronic technology, drastically reduces job to job transition time
  • Unique Sensoric Infeed System (DriveTronic SIS) offers maximum sheet accuracy, consistent feeder operation and maximum printing uptime
  • Full preset capabilities throughout the press, ensuring precise and minimal job transition times
  • QualiTronic colour control and PDF Check options quickly control content, attain good colour and maintain tight colour tolerance on the run, minimises waste and maximises good sellable sheets on the floor
  • High flexible and customisable configurations of up to 10 units plus coater
Technical data:

 

Standard

Optional

Max. sheet format

530 x 750 mm

605 x 750 mm

Max. production speed 1)

16.000 sheets/h

18.000 sheets/h 2)

Substrate thickness 3)

0,04 - 0,6 mm

0,8 mm

Printing units

2 - 10

+Coater/Cold foil

Sidelay-free infeed DriveTronic SIS

Fully automatic plate change FAPC

-

Simultaneous Plate Change SPC

-

Automated Coating Forme Change SAFC

CleanTronic washing systems

-

VariDry dryer systems

-

AirTronic delivery with dynamic sheet brake

-

Pile logistics solutions

-

ErgoTronic console with TouchTronic interface  

Quality measurement and control systems

-

Remote maintenance module PressSupport 24 Sheetfed   

Workflow solutions for printshop networking

-

1) Dependent on individual processing parameters, e.g. inks and substrates used

2) With High Speed package

3) The flexural rigidity of the substrate is a decisive factor in suitability for printing

More information and full technical specificaions can be found in the brochure below.

  • DriveTronic dedicated drive technology for absolute precision and high production speeds
  • Four servo motors to control all feeder functions
  • Full preset capability of all air and format settings ensures the fastest possible makeready
  • Patented sheet infeed system
  • Electronically controlled lateral sheet alignment
  • Eliminates maintenance and wear
  • Double-size impression cylinders and transfer drums for stress-free sheet travel and ultimate substrate flexibility
  • Hardened gripper tips and finely structured gripper pads for maximum holding forces and precise sheet transfer
  • Easily accessible venturi sheet guide plates for marking- and scratch-free production
  • Fully automatic simultaneous plate change in all printing units
  • Fastest B2 plate change in the world at 45 seconds
  • Parallel washing processes and job-specific, preselectable washing programmes for excellent cleaning results
  • CleanTronic Synchro: simultaneous washing of blankets and impression cylinders during plate change with SPC
  • PrintClean“ function: removes excess ink from plates and blankets to reduce blanket washing
  • Individual inking units can be engaged or disengaged as required for the job in hand
  • No need to apply roller paste and no washing down to resume production
  • Tool-free automated coating forme change (SAPC) in 45 seconds
  • Automatic coating supply and cleaning system for simple and clean handling
  • Extremely fast colour control system reduces waste to an absolute minimum
  • Inline colour measurement of every single sheet and control of every 10th sheet for consistently high print quality
  • Content monitoring options available: 
    • QualiTronic PrintCheck for comparison against master
    • QualiTronic PDFCheck for comparison against PDF
  • Venturi sheet guide plates for contact-free sheet guiding
  • Dynamic sheet brake comprising 3 suction modules with pre-suction wheels and speed-compensated suction belts
  • Full preset capability of all air and format settings ensures the fastest possible makeready
  • Clear and intuitive operation via a 23-inch full HD touchscreen
  • Fast and convenient selection of all operating functions with a maximum of two taps on the touchscreen

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Medium format - RAPIDA 105

More Flexible Than Ever
For many years already, the name Rapida 105 has stood for absolute reliability and an attractive price-performance ratio in medium-format sheetfed offset. The market success of the press is founded on its high substrate flexibility, practice-oriented ease of handling and a robust design. Together, these factors contribute to excellent print quality on the most varied materials.Being based on a common platform, the Rapida 105 shares numerous design solutions with its sister presses for the B1 format. That means cutting-edge technology which is lacking in many other sheetfed offset presses: Inking units which can be disengaged when not in use, user-oriented washing systems or ultramodern console features — many details make work easier for the printer.

Features of RAPIDA 105

That characterises the Rapida 105:

  • State-of-the-art printing technology made in Germany
  • Wide range of automation features to reduce make-ready times and increase production
  • Market-leading measuring and control systems for register and density control as well as sheet inspection
  • Latest generation operating concept and a wide range of preset functions
  • Non-stop pile changing solutions for uninterrupted production


Technical data:

 

Standard

Optional

Max. sheet format

720 x 1050 mm

740 x 1050 mm

Max. production speed 1)

16.000 sheets/h          

-

Max. production speed 1) with Perfecting

- 14.000 sheets/h         

Substrate thickness

0,06 - 0,7 mm

0,04 – 1,2 mm

Printing units

2 - 8

-

DriveTronic Feeder

Fully automatic plate change FAPC

-

Perfecting

-

Coater

-

CleanTronic washing systems

-

VariDry dryer systems

-

AirTronic Delivery

-

Non-stop Solutions

-

ErgoTronic console with TouchTronic interface  

-

Quality measurement and control systems

-

Remote maintenance module PressSupport 24 Sheetfed   

-

Workflow solutions for printshop networking

-

1) Dependent on individual processing parameters, e.g. inks and substrates used
2) The flexural rigidity of the substrate is a decisive factor in suitability for printing

More information and full technical specificaions can be found in the brochure below.

  • DriveTronic dedicated drive technology for absolute precision and high production speeds
  • Four servo motors to control all feeder functions
  • Suction belt table with a central suction belt
  • Double-size impression cylinders and transfer drums for stress-free sheet travel and ultimate substrate flexibility 
  • Hardened gripper tips and finely structured gripper pads for maximum holding forces and precise sheet transfer
  • Easily accessible venturi sheet guide plates for marking- and scratch-free production
  • Semi automatic plate change (SAPC): automatic press rotation to the change position
  • Fully automatic plate change (FAPC)
  • Use of unbent printing plates with FAPC
  • Parallel washing processes and job-specific, preselectable washing programmes for excellent cleaning results
  • CleanTronic roller washing system
  • CleanTronic Synchro: simultaneous washing of blankets and impression cylinders during plate change with SPC
  • Individual inking units can be engaged or disengaged as required for the job in hand
  • No need to apply roller paste and no washing down to resume production
  • Specially coated ink ducts for rapid ink changes
  • State-of-the-art chamber blade technology with lightweight anilox rollers
  • Coating supply system for dispersion and UV coatings in separate circuits
  • Register setting from the press console
  • Extremely fast colour control system reduces waste to an absolute minimum
  • Inline colour measurement of every single sheet and control of every 10th sheet for consistently high print quality
  • Content monitoring with QualiTronic PrintCheck (comparison against master)
  • Venturi sheet guide plates for contact-free sheet guiding
  • Sheet brake with pre-suction elements for optimal sheet deceleration
  • Extended delivery to increase productivity when coating
  • State-of-the-art operating concept for intelligent, straightforward handling (incl. touchscreen)
  • Job changeover programme for automated makeready processes
  • Saving job profiles for repeat jobs

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Medium Format - RAPIDA 106

High-End in Medium Format Sheetfed Offset

Any business involved in industrial printing where optimum quality and performance matter cannot deny the appeal of the Rapida 106.
Unique automation solutions such as the sidelay-free infeed make job changes and handling on the Rapida 106 a pure pleasure. Expensive downtimes are turned into effective production times. Alongside the consistent implementation of the revolutionary DriveTronic dedicated-drive concept, parallel makeready processes and quality management play a decisive role. Here, too, the Rapida 106 offers more than comparable technology, right down to the inline PDF reader. With a wide range of configuration options and accessories, the Rapida 106 can fulfil every requirement in the pressroom: in packaging, commercial and label printing as well as in many special applications.

Features of RAPIDA 106

Features of RAPIDA 106:

  • Uncompromising productivity and running speed to maximise output
  • Fast job to job transition through parallel setup processes 
  • Fast colour measurement and control (incl. TVI and grey balance)
  • Sheet inspection and comparison of the sheets against the prepress PDF for first-class quality
  • Digitalisation – Performance Reports benchmarking and more
  • LiveApps for press control and stores management

Technical data:

 

Standard

Optional

Max. sheet format

740 x 1060 mm

750 x 1060 mm

Max. production speed 1)

17.000 sheets/h    

18.000 sheets/h   

Substrate thickness  2)

0,06 - 0,7 mm

1,2 mm

Printing units

2 - 10

10+

Sidelay-free infeed DriveTronic SIS

-

Fully automatic plate change FAPC

-

Perfecting

-

Simultaneous plate change SPC

-

Fully Automated Coating Forme Change CPC+

-

CleanTronic washing systems

-

VariDry dryer systems

-

AirTronic delivery with dynamic sheet brake

-

Pile logistics 

-

ErgoTronic console with TouchTronic interface  

-

Quality measurement and control systems

-

Remote maintenance module PressSupport 24 Sheetfed  

-

Workflow solutions for printshop networking

-

1) Dependent on individual processing parameters, e.g. inks and substrates used
2) The flexural rigidity of the substrate is a decisive factor in suitability for printing

More information and full technical specificaions can be found in the brochure below.

  • DriveTronic single-drive technology for absolute precision and high production speeds of up to 18,000 sheets/h
  • 4 servo motors for all settings at the feeder
  • Full preset capability for all format and air settings for the shortest makeready times
  • Patented sheet infeed system
  • Electronically controlled lateral sheet alignment
  • Eliminates maintenance and wear
  • Double-size impression cylinders and transfer drums for stress-free sheet travel and ultimate substrate flexibility 
  • Hardened gripper tips and finely structured gripper pads for maximum holding forces and precise sheet transfer
  • Easily accessible venturi sheet guide plates for marking- and scratch-free production
  • Fully automatic simultaneous plate change in all printing units
  • All plates changed in under 1 minute
  • Parallel washing processes and job-specific, preselectable washing programmes for excellent cleaning results
  • CleanTronic Synchro: simultaneous washing of blankets and impression cylinders during plate change with SPC
  • PrintClean“ function: removes excess ink from plates and blankets to reduce blanket washing
  • Individual inking units can be engaged or disengaged as required for the job in hand
  • No need to apply roller paste and no washing down to resume production
  • Specially coated ink ducts for rapid ink changes
  • Extremely fast colour control system reduces waste to an absolute minimum
  • Inline colour measurement of every single sheet and control of every 10th sheet for consistently high print quality
  • Content monitoring options available: 
    • QualiTronic PrintCheck for comparison against master
    • QualiTronic PDFCheck for comparison against PDF
    • QualiTronic PDFHighRes for high resolution comparison against PDF
  • Aerodynamic gripper bars optimise airflow
  • Venturi sheet guide plates for contact-free sheet guiding
  • Dynamic sheet brake with speed-compensated suction belts
  • Full preset capability of all air and format settings for shortest makeready times
  • Autonomous printing mode for job sequences
  • Minimises job-to-job-transition
  • Software driven process that interacts with operator as required

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Medium Format - RAPIDA 106X

The Performance Benchmark for Industrial Printing

The mission for the new Rapida generation in medium format was simple: to develop the most efficient and sophisticated 740 x 1,060 mm sheetfed offset press ever built by Koenig & Bauer. The result is the new performance benchmark in industrial printing: the Rapida 106 X. It fulfils the highest demands on automation and productivity and is a pioneer in the industry when it comes to digitalisation.Packaging, commercial or label printing - no matter which segment you are specialised in - the Rapida 106 X offers you significant advantages in terms of economy and efficiency, as well as innovative solutions for your very specific requirements.

Features of RAPIDA 106X

Outstanding features of RAPIDA 106X

  • Faster in production thanks to shorter makeready times
  • Faster in production thanks to higher output
  • Excellent print quality thanks to market-leading measuring and control systems
  • Convenient operation thanks to intelligent processes
  • Longer in production thanks to lower maintenance requirements
  • reddot award 2020
  • iF Design Award 2020

Technical data:

 

Standard

Optional

Max. sheet format

740 x 1060 mm

750 x 1060 mm; 780 x 1060 mm

Max. production speed 1)

18.000 sheets/h     

22.000 sheets/h

Substrate thickness  2)

0.04 - 0.7 mm

0.06 - 1.2 mm; 0.2 - 1.4 mm

Printing units

2 - 10

10+

Sidelay-free infeed DriveTronic SIS

-

Fully automatic plate change FAPC

-

Perfecting

-

Simultaneous plate change SPC

-

Fully Automated Coating Forme Change CPC+

-

Fully Automatic Anilox Roller Change AniloxLoader

-

CleanTronic washing systems

-

VariDry dryer systems

-

AirTronic delivery with dynamic sheet brake

-

Pile logistics 

-

Plate logistics

-

ErgoTronic console with TouchTronic interface  

-

Quality measurement and control systems

-

Remote maintenance module PressSupport 24 Sheetfed  

-

Workflow solutions for printshop networking

-

1) Dependent on individual processing parameters, e.g. inks and substrates used
2) The flexural rigidity of the substrate is a decisive factor in suitability for printing

More information and full technical specificaions can be found in the brochure below.

  • DriveTronic single-drive technology for absolute precision and high production speeds of up to 22,000 sheets/h
  • 4 servo motors for all settings at the feeder
  • Full preset capability for all format and air settings for the shortest makeready times
  • Patented sheet infeed system
  • Electronically controlled lateral sheet alignment
  • Eliminates maintenance and wear
  • Double-size impression cylinders and transfer drums for stress-free sheet travel and ultimate substrate flexibility 
  • Hardened gripper tips and finely structured gripper pads for maximum holding forces and precise sheet transfer
  • Easily accessible venturi sheet guide plates for marking- and scratch-free production
  • Fully automatic simultaneous plate change in all printing units
  • All plates changed in under 1 minute
  • Parallel washing processes and job-specific, preselectable washing programmes for excellent cleaning results
  • CleanTronic Synchro: simultaneous washing of blankets and impression cylinders during plate change with DriveTronic SPC
  • "PrintClean" function: removes excess ink from plates and blankets to reduce blanket washing
  • Individual inking units can be engaged or disengaged as required for the job in hand
  • No need to apply roller paste and no washing down to resume production
  • Specially coated ink ducts for rapid ink changes
  • Extremely fast colour control system reduces waste to an absolute minimum
  • Inline colour measurement of every single sheet and control of every 10th sheet for consistently high print quality
  • Content monitoring options available: 
    • QualiTronic PrintCheck for comparison against master
    • QualiTronic PDFCheck for comparison against PDF
    • QualiTronic PDFHighRes for high resolution comparison against PDF
  • Automatically separates good and waste sheets into two separate stacks, ensuring smooth processes for the next process step
  • Aerodynamic gripper bars optimise airflow
  • Venturi sheet guide plates for contact-free sheet guiding
  • Dynamic sheet brake with speed-compensated suction belts
  • Full preset capability of all air and format settings for shortest makeready times
  • Autonomous printing mode for job sequences
  • Minimises job-to-job-transition
  • Software driven process that interacts with operator as required

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Large format - RAPIDA 145 & RAPIDA 164

The New Dimension in Large Format

Koenig & Bauer has been the established market and technology leader in large-format sheetfed offset printing for many years. More than 50 years of experience in the building of large-format presses in unit design have flowed into the current Rapida 145 and Rapida 164 models.
With up to 14 printing and inline finishing units, the most comprehensive large-format installations in the world carry the Koenig & Bauer badge. Packaging printing, in particular, has long since been the absolute domain of Koenig & Bauer Sheetfed.
Incorporating a whole host of trendsetting innovations, the Rapida 145 and Rapida 164 are unique in their format classes.

Features of RAPIDA 145 & 164

Features: 

  • Compact, space-saving design reduces investment outlay
  • Customer-specific configurations for cost-effective inline production
  • Perfectly automated, simultaneous makeready processes – for higher capacity
  • Excellent print quality thanks to market-leading measuring and control systems
  • Convenient operation thanks to intelligent processes
  • Printing performance and makeready times similar to 3b format

Technical data:

 

Rapida 145

Rapida 164

Max. sheet format

1060 x 1450 mm 

1205 x 1640 mm

Max. production speed 1) paper/cardboard

15.000 / 16.000 sheets/h   

15.000 / 16.000 sheets/h  

Substrate thickness 2) Standard

0,1 - 0,7 mm

0,1 - 0,7 mm

Substrate thickness 2) with Additional Packages              

0,06 - 1,6 mm 0,06 - 1,6 mm

1) Dependent on individual processing parameters, e.g. inks and substrates used.
2) The flexural rigidity of the substrate is a decisive factor in suitability for printing.

 

Standard                             

Optional                         

Printing units

2 - 10

10+

Sidelay-free infeed DriveTronic SIS

-

Fully automatic plate change FAPC

-

Simultaneous plate change DriveTronic SPC

-

Perfecting

-

Simultaneous forme change DriveTronic SFC

-

Fully automatic anilox roller change AniSleeve

-

CleanTronic washing systems

-

VariDry dryer systems

-

AirTronic delivery with dynamic sheet brake

-

Pile logistics 

-

Plate logistics

-

ErgoTronic console with TouchTronic interface  

Quality measurement and control systems

-

Remote maintenance module PressSupport 24 Sheetfed

-

Workflow solutions for printshop networking

-

  • DriveTronic single-drive technology for absolute precision and high production speeds of up to 18,000 sheets/h
  • 4 servo motors for all settings at the feeder
  • Full preset capability for all format and air settings for the shortest makeready times
  • Patented sheet infeed system
  • Electronically controlled lateral sheet alignment
  • Eliminates maintenance and wear 
  • Double-size impression cylinders and transfer drums for stress-free sheet travel and ultimate substrate flexibility 
  • Hardened gripper tips and finely structured gripper pads for maximum holding forces and precise sheet transfer
  • Easily accessible venturi sheet guide plates for marking- and scratch-free production
  • Fully automatic simultaneous plate change in all printing units
  • All plates changed in approx. 1.5 minutes
  • Parallel washing processes and job-specific, preselectable washing programmes for excellent cleaning results
  • CleanTronic Synchro: simultaneous washing of blankets and impression cylinders during plate change with DriveTronic SPC
  • PrintClean“ function: removes excess ink from plates and blankets to reduce blanket washing
  • Individual inking units can be engaged or disengaged as required for the job in hand
  • No need to apply roller paste and no washing down to resume production
  • Specially coated ink ducts for rapid ink changes
  • Coating tower with anilox rollers in sleeve design
  • Fast, tool-free changeover
  • Sleeves can be changed parallel to other set-up processes or production
  • Extremely fast colour control system reduces waste to an absolute minimum
  • Inline colour measurement of every single sheet and control of every 10th sheet for consistently high print quality
  • Content monitoring options available: 
    • QualiTronic PrintCheck for comparison against master
    • QualiTronic PDFCheck for comparison against PDF
    • QualiTronic PDFHighRes for high resolution comparison against PDF
  • Automatically separates good and waste sheets into two separate stacks, ensuring smooth processes for the next process step
  • Aerodynamic gripper bars optimise airflow
  • Venturi sheet guide plates for contact-free sheet guiding
  • Dynamic sheet brake with speed-compensated suction belts
  • Full preset capability of all air and format settings for shortest makeready times

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