GRAPH EXPO & CONVERTING EXPO 2004 Offset Printing -- Perfector

Others Press Ahead

Highlights from other press manufacturers included:

* Akiyama promoted the eXtreme sheetfed press, which offers speeds of 16,000 sph for both commercial and packaging work. Its unique cylinder configuration reportedly delivers cardboard printing with much higher quality than a conventional, one-sided press. The sheet transfer mechanism employs a double diameter impression cylinder and triple diameter transfer cylinder, ensuring higher productivity. A total of three inker temperature control rollers are provided.