KBA Compacta 215 superstructure
Our engineers drew heavily on their gravure expertise for the Compacta 215''s new-design superstructure. All essential elements such as turner bars, former and RTFs are cantilevered for easy access
Extensive range of configurations to suit individual production requirements
Cantilevered turner bars
Key draw units driven directly by 3-phase AC motors
Slitters operate like scissors
New system for trimming web on both sides
Linear register rollers afford optimum control of cut-off register
KBA Compacta 215 automation
In today''s world of increasingly more complex printing presses and the subsequent drive for more automation, KBA OPERA is an indispensable digital data communication link between the operator and the press.
KBA Ergotronic
Two consoles with Colortronic desk for efficient operation with less legwork, remote diagnostics and maintenance via modem
KBA Colortronic
Two desks for recto and verso printing speed up the process of achieving optimum settings
KBA CIPLink
CIP3 converter for online transfer of presetting data from pre-press
KBA Scantronic
High-performance plate scanner for calculating the pre-setting data for the ink profile
KBA Logotronic
Multilevel production management system for the digital flow of order and pre-setting data, production monitoring, systematic evaluation of production data and link to upstream business administration systems.
KBA Compacta 215
The most advanced 16-page commercial web offset press on the market
New developments in press engineering such as individual shaftless drives, distributed intelligent controls, paper-saving minigaps on plate and blanket cylinders and an automatically convertible gripper folder make the KBA Compacta 215 the most advanced 16-page commercial web offset press of its class on the market.
KBA Drivetronic shaftless drives for fast changeovers and greater flexibility
Minigaps on plate and blanket cylinders for high print quality and reduced paper waste
Automatically convertible F3 gripper folder with choice of modules to support product diversity
Cantilevered turner bars and former for easy access and fast webbing-up
Two control consoles for easy handling and less legwork
Wide choice of configurations from simple straight-on press to two-level press
Automation modules to enhance productivity, (automatic plate changing, web infeed, KBA Patras A reel logistics, digital link to pre-press via CIP3 interface, KBA LogoTronic multilevel production management system)
Online data transmission (KBA CIPLink)
Cylinder circumference
546 - 620 mm (21.
5 - 24.5 in) (other circumferences on request
Minimum web width
420 mm (16.5 in)
Maximum web width
1,000 mm (39.5 in)
Maximum rated output
50,000 cph
Standard stock weights
36 - 130 gsm (24 - 120 lbs book), with sheeter 200 gsm (110 lbs index
Basic equipment
Reelstand
Infeed unit
Stretching roller
Printing units
Blanket-washing unit
Ink feed system
Dampening-water system
Web catcher
Dryer with/without afterburner
Chill roller stand
Superstructure
Silicone unit
Web-centre alignment
Colour register control
Cut-off register control
Length gluing
Automatically convertible F3 gripper folder (basic module)
Plate-punching machine
Bending machine
OPERA
Console (KBA Ergotronic) with electrical angle adjustment
Remote adjustment of inking unit, dampening unit and register (KBA Colortronic)
Shaftless drive technology (KBA Drivetronic)
Production management system (KBA Logotronic Basic)
Optional equipment
KBA Patras reel handling system
Webbing-up unit
Imprinter
Automatic plate changer
Deskumination
Height adjustment for desk
Remoistening unit
Cross lead for parallel press
Steel substructure for two-high press
Auxiliary former
F3 extension module for 2 x 8 or 2 x 16 pages
F3 extension module for cutter
Cutter and perforator
Coater and gummer
Plough fold
Compressed-air unit
Chilling unit
OPERA
Film and plate scanner (KBA Scantronic)
Production management system (KBA Logotronic Professional)