Compacta 418/618/818

• KBA Compacta 418/618/818 for industrial print production from 32 to 80 pages

• KBA DriveTronic individual drives with no longitudinal shaft 

• Optimised inking units and reduced gap on blanket cylinder for excellent print quality 

• Cantilevered turner-bars and former for easy access 

• Automatically adjustable pin folder P5 for high performance 

• World first for commercial web offset: Variable gripper folder P5 delivers maximum production flexibility with short and long-grain production 

• Two control consoles for easy handling and less legwork

• Wide choice of automation configurations for high productivity (automatic web infeed, automatic reel logistics with KBA Patras A, automatic plate change, 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) with apron conveyor belts, tilting station, rack, high-bay and chimney stores, automated stripping units, storage & retrieval vehicles, AGV's and cranes etc.  
• 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
• Full integration in the press control system  
• Web speed up to 17 m/s  
• Reel weights up to 6 t  
• Maximum reel width 2,520 mm
  
  
  

The printing couples in Compacta double-circumference presses are designed for high-volume print runs in triple-shift operation. The cylinders for the printing plate and blanket promote a smooth machine run and superb commercial print quality even at the maximum web speed of 15 m/s (2,953 f/m). The presses are equipped with modern technology for short make-readies and high net output.  

• Shaftless drive technology

• Reduced gap on plate and blanket cylinders for reduced paper consumption

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

• Film inking unit for superb print quality 

• Dampening unit suitable for low alcohol printing 

• Automatic plate change
  
  

The design of superstructures and turner-bars influences the versatility and economic efficiency of the entire press line. KBA's superstructure incorporates cantilevered rapid turner-bar know-how to cut makeready times and promote production flexibility.

• Extensive range of superstructure variations to best 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.

• Basic version with first cross-fold and quarterfold 

• Timed length perforation and cross-perforation depth-adjustment on the run 

• Optional second parallel crossfold 

• 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 

• Cutter optimises production of 4-, 8-, 12-, and 16- page products

The new V5 variable gripper folder enables forward-looking printers - whose flexibility was previously restricted by fixed-format presses - to provide a broad range of products from one press. The technological Utopia of format flexibility in commercial web offset has now been attained 

• Folder based on KBA's technical know-how from gravure

• Long and short-grain production now possible from one web-offset press 

• Production changeovers from 72-page long-grain to 96-page almost short grain 

• More flexibility and enhanced market orientation for commercial web-offset printers 

• More possibilities to obtain full press utilisation and to gain an edge over the competition

• Ideal answer to the increasing competition in the 32-, 48-, 64-, 72- and 80-page web-offset sector
  
  

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 
  
  

KBA Compacta 418
Circumference	1,156 - 1,260 mm (45.5 - 49.6 in) (others available on request)
Max. web width	1,075 mm (42,5 in)
Max. production speed	45,000 rev/h
Max. web speed	15 m/s (2,953 f/min)
Stock weights	36 - 130 gsm (23-83.5 lbs)

KBA Compacta 618 

Circumference	1,156 - 1,260 mm (45.5 - 49.6 in) (others available on request)
Max. web width	1,680 mm (66,1 in)
Max. production speed	45,000 rev/h
Max. web speed	15 m/s (2,953 f/min)
Stock weights	36 - 130 gsm (23-83.5 lbs)

 
KBA Compacta 818
 

Circumference	1,156 - 1,260 mm (45.5 - 49.6 in) (others available on request)
Max. web width	2,280 mm (89,8 in)
Max. production speed	45,000 rev/h
Max. web speed	15 m/s (2,953 f/min)
Stock weights	36 - 130 gsm (23-83.5 lbs)

 

Basic equipment

• KBA Pastomat CL reelstand
• KBA infeed unit  
• Stretching roller  
• Printing units  
• Blanket-washing unit  
• Dampening-water system  
• Web catcher  
• Dryer without afterburner  
• KBA chill roller stand  
• Superstructure with/without turner bars  
• Silicone unit  
• Web-centre alignment  
• Ink-register control  
• Cut-off register control  
• Automatically convertible folder F5  
• Plate-punching machine  
  Bending machine

Opera  

• Console (KBA ErgoTronic)  
• Remote adjustment of inking unit, dampening unit and register (KBA ColorTronic)  
• Shaftless drive technology (KBA DriveTronic)  
• Production management system (KBA LogoTronic): basic

 

Additional equipment

• KBA Patras reel transport system (manual or automatic)
• Webbing-up unit  
• Semiautomatic plate change  
• Ink feed system  
• Dryer with integrated afterburner  
• Remoistening unit  
• Inline densitometry  
• Cross lead for parallel press  
• Steel substructure for two-high press  
• Turner bars  
• Auxiliary former
  Length gluing
• Cutter  
• Variable V5 gripper folder  
• Cutter and perforator  
• Coater and gummer  
• Plough fold 

 

Opera

• Plate scanner (KBA ScanTronic)  
• Production management system (KBA LogoTronic): professionalOnline data transmission (KBA CIPLink)