Prisma 4/1

• Maximum output 80,000cph for enhanced immediacy

• Compact, user-friendly tower design with two main operating levels

• Minigaps on double-size blanket cylinders for a superior print quality

• 2-page jumps for greater layout flexibility

• Same heavy-duty reelstands and folders

• DriveTronic shaftless drives

• Cutting-edge console technology for press presetting and production monitoring

• High-speed chain web-up system

• Patras A automated reel logistics

• Direct console link to job scheduling and press presetting system

• Integration in digital workflow via RIP interface

KBA Patras is a flexible, high-performance paper transport system that safeguards production by ensuring an uninterrupted supply of reels to the reelstands in a newspaper press line, with no interface problems. This is evidenced by countless installations the world over.

• Choice of versions from manual to automatic

• Customised storage, transport and loading

• Project management by KBA as main contractor

• Substantial cost savings shorten payback period

• New-generation beltless reelstand driven and braked via the reel core by heavy-duty AC servo motors

• Infinitely adjustable divided arms to accommodate reels of different widths

• Fully embedded in press control system

• Reliable, low-maintenance technology, easy handling, simple splice preparation

• Maximum reel diameter 1,270mm (50in)

• Maximum reel weight 1.8t (3,970lbs)

• Heavy-duty KBA Pastomat CL (Option)

H-type printing units incorporate single-size plate cylinders and double-size blanket cylinders, a dedicated AC motor for each printing couple, undershot film inking units and triple-roller spray dampeners.

• Combine cutting-edge technology and ergonomic operation

• Minigaps on double-size blanket cylinders guarantee superior print quality

• Zero-play multiring cylinder bearings promote smooth cylinder rotation

• Compact, blanket-to-blanket design (full or partial units) reduces fan-out by minimising web paths

• Four-high tower for 4/4 or 2 x 2/2 with two main operating levels
  Maintenance-free plate lock-up slots

• Pneumatic blanket tensioning

• Easy access and handling for makeready (plate changes)

• KBA DriveTronic shaftless drives, dedicated AC motor for each printing couple

• Provision for automatic blanket washing system

Inking unit

• Film inking system with undershot segmented ink knives

• Higher viscosity inks for more brilliant colour 

• Trough swings down pneumatically for quick and simple ink change 

• Automatic pumping of black and process inks (option)

Dampening unit

• Quick-response triple-roller spray system

• Eight individually controlled spray nozzles (two per broadsheet page) for sensitive, image-specific metering at all press speeds

• Remote adjustment from the console

• Contact-free transfer of fount solution reduces maintenance
  
  

• Production-specific arrangement of rollers and turner bars for wider choice of ribbon insertions on each turner-bar deck

• Bay-window rollers for inverting half-width webs (option)

• Facility for re-inverting full-width webs or for mixing and re-inverting ribbons in turner-bar tower (option)

• Double turner-bar deck with choice of automation levels for faster edition changes (option)

• Colour and/or cut-off register control (option)

Web infeed, web tension

• Cassette-type web-up tapes

• Chain web-up system (option)

• Basic web tension can be set from reelstand or console

• Electrically driven infeed units, shaftless drives and a measuring and regulating system maintain a constant web tension and minimise waste even during changes in production speed

• KBA Basko web-tension control system displays current tension values to allow immediate operator intervention

The standard folders for the Prisma are our proven, cost-efficient KF 3 with a 2:3:3 cylinder ratio and our high-performance KF 5 with a 2:5:5 ratio. Our heavy-duty 2:7:7 KF 7 jaw folder or 3.2 RF 3 gear folder are available as an option. 

Folder superstructure

• Features two formers or four balloon formers, no collect capability
• Three formers side by side (option)
• Optional skip slitter, length gluing unit, ribbon stitcher and length and/or cross perforator e.g. for tear-out side panels (Zip’n’Buy)

• Conversion functions extensively automated for faster, more convenient makeready and greater productivity
• Embedded in press presetting and KBA DriveTronic shaftless drive systems
• High-precision folding and delivery, easy maintenance and handling, exceptional reliability and durability, high safety standards
• Optional second length fold, section stitcher etc for even greater versatility

The modular automation package enables press preset, operation and control to be customised for maximum flexibility in accommodating specific production requirements.

• Distributed electrics and electronicsat reelstands, printing units, folders and other subassemblies

• Processing stations are linked to each other and to the control console via a powerful data bus system

• Mobile control panels facilitate setting, maintenance and service tasks

Advantages

• Pre-installed processing stations cut on-site commissioning times

• Diagnostic monitoring system for control circuits and processes enhances reliability and service-friendliness

• Distributed system affords greater flexibility in enlarging or modifying press to accommodate changes in production needs while maintaining ease of operation

• Cutting-edge control technology, product-oriented operation
  All monitoring, control and automated press functions initiated at console

• Ergonomic design, colour graphic display screen

• Programmed for easy operation, with logical selection panels, data screens and positioning systems, comparison of actual and target values

• Press preset with target values to cut setting and response times

Process level with production management system (optional)

• Link to job scheduling and press preset system

• Online transfer of digital pre-press data via RIP interface helps reduce waste

• Direct data exchange with job scheduling, materials management, accounting and other company departments

Remote diagnostics and maintenance module

• An optional remote diagnostics PC with VPN router furnishes a direct link to the KBA service department.

* depending on cut-off lengths and complete equipment