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Compacta 408

Commercial web press for 32/40-pages short-grain

Maximum production speed: 60,000 rev/h

Completely shaftless drive technology KBA DriveTronic for short changeovers and more flexibility

Reduced gap on blanket cylinders for greater print area

Optimised inking units for precise uniform inking of difficult print subjects

Automatically adjustable gripper folder V5 for short changeovers

Cutter technology for long grain production

Inline finishing to produce finished products

Wide choice of automation configurations for high productivity (automatic web infeed, automatic reel logistics with KBA Patras A, digital link to pre-press via CIP3 interface, KBA LogoTronic multilevel production management system)

Paper flow - from reel reception and storage through to the loading of the prepared reels onto the reelstand arms and removal and disposal of the expired reels - is a key production area.

KBA's Patras

modular-based logistics system optimises paper flow for commercial web-offset printing.
KBA Patras Flexible high-performance reel transport system for loading reel stands Variety of models ranging from the manual transport version (Patras M) to the fully-automatic reel handling systems (KBA Patras A) complete with reel weighing station
Optimum adjustment to production requirements and available space
Paper logistics is controlled with Patras A, part of a networked production process saving time, reducing waste and lowering production costs

KBA Easy Splice

Automatic splice preparation unit
Handles up to 15 reels per hour
More operator comfort, less personnel required

KBA Pastomat CL

Beltless autopaster KBA Pastomat CL with central drive and brake via reel core with robust AC servo motors
Reel stand with divided arms is infinitely adjustable via electric motors for different reel widths
Full integration in the press control system
Web speed up to 15.2 m/s (2,992 fpm)
Reel weights up to 2,200 kg (Option 3,200 kg) (4,850 lb option 7,055 lb)
Maximum reel width 1,280 mm (50.5 in)

All components in the KBA Compacta 408 are engineered for peak performance and a long service life enabling you to print cost-efficiently and plan predictably well into the future. The printing units transfer delicate lines and problematical images onto the paper with equal clarity.

Shaftless drives throughout

Minimised lock-up slots on plate and blanket cylinders to enhance format flexibility

State-of-the-art bearing technology and wide bearer rings made of special steel

Ductor-type inking unit for maximum print quality

Dampening unit for low alcohol printing

Automatic plate changing

Extensive range of superstructure variations to fit individual production requirements

Cantilevered turner bars

Key draw units driven directly by 3-phase AC motors

The slitters operate like scissors

Newly-developed trimming system for trimming web on both sides

Linear register rollers afford optimum control of the cut-off register

The output level and versatility of a web-offset press are determined by the folder. KBA double-circumference presses incorporate a KBA P5 folder with five-part cylinders to accommodate high web speeds.

KBA P5 pin folder Basic version with first cross-fold and quarterfold Timed length perforation and cross-perforation depth-adjustment on the run

Fully-automatic adjustment from control console for different production formats

Individual drives from reelstand through to the spider wheel on the folder

Systems not required for a particular job can be shut down to save energy

Circumferential setting of the spider wheel can be adjusted on the run, thus improving the delivery quality of the copy stream

Severing unit ensures that the inrunning ribbon cannot jam back

No paper dust deposits in the gripper-cylinder prongs

Among printers today the concept of an integrated workflow from order reception to print production and distribution is steadily gaining currency. The diversity of equipment and software installed means that shrink-wrapped packages are rarely appropriate, so workflows must be customised using existing kit with the addition of bought-in components where necessary. We offer suitable tools in the form of LogoTronic and LogoTronic Professional, and also work closely with prominent providers of proprietary software. This enables us to offer integrated networks based on JDF (Job Definition Format).

LogoTronic

A standard feature of all KBA commercial presses, the basic version of LogoTronic enables essential presetting data to be transferred directly to the press. It includes a CIPLink module for the CIP3-/CIP4- compliant transfer of data for press preset, with reel- and ink-data capture available as an option. The workflow is networked using the in-house hardware (server). Inkkey, colour and dampening data can be transferred to the press for presetting.

LogoTronic professional

As an option the console can be configured with LogoTronic Professional, an openarchitecture production management system that supports production monitoring, the digital flow of job and presetting data, and the systematic evaluation of production data. It connects the press to upstream production planning and scheduling systems and commercial IT. This wellproven system translates production and administrative data into meaningful statistics and makes for greater transparency by capturing press and operational data.

LogoTronic Professional is a key link in the communication chain between the KBA press and the printshop’s management information system. New KBA presses can be embedded at any time in an existing LogoTronic Professional scenario with KBA sheetfed, newspaper and commercial web presses, delivering synergy gains and creating a uniform platform for all the presses in the printing plant. The database can be accessed either direct or, as an option, via JDF.

PressWatch

The LogoTronic component PressWatch provides management with an overview of all the jobs currently being run. Counter states, printing speeds, job data and progress, press status messages and a whole array of other relevant information can be displayed in real time.

SpeedWatch

SpeedWatch creates a time/speed diagram, similarly in real time, with which all events and messages for a selected press can be depicted. Correspondingly authorised persons are able to access this information via the Internet or the company Intranet.

JDFLink with LogoTronic professional

Interconnection of LogoTronic professional via the universal interface JDFLink offers the following advantages:

Unbroken automated workflow (job data can be passed directly from the branch

Access to LogoTronic professional from all connected workstations

Presetting and repeat data provide for shorter makeready times

More effective production per shift

Less waste

Single data input brings greater efficiency and reduces the risk of errors

Improved cost accounting on the basis of exact press and production data (no daily worksheets to be completed by hand)

Clearer overview through facility to retrieve all job, presetting and press data

Comprehensive and transparent information for management

Circumference	890 - 940 mm (35-37 in) (others available on request)
Max. web width	1,260 mm (49.5 in)
Max. production speed	60,000 rev/h
Max. web speed	14.8 m/s (2,700 f/min)
Stock weights	36 - 130 gsm (23-83.5 lbs)