Heidelberg at Drupa 2008: Technology Geared Towards Customer Benefits, Large-format Printing

Stahlfolder KH 82 with automatic cross-fold unit

Heidelberg will be launching its new Stahlfolder KH 82 combi folder with automatic cross-fold unit at drupa 2008. The machine now delivers a maximum performance of 230 meters per minute. The maximum speed has been increased to 30,000 cycles per hour. Depending on the level of automation selected, the setup time of the cross-fold unit is cut by up to 80 percent compared to its predecessor, the Stahlfolder KH 78. The machine’s stability has also been enhanced. All of these measures raise the net output by an average of 1,000+ sheets per hour. In three-shift operation, this results in extra output of around 7.2 million sheets per year. The extremely broad range of papers that can be processed with high folding quality is unrivalled in the industry today. Thanks to its short makeready times, the Stahlfolder KH 82 lends itself to typical print runs of between 7,000 and 15,000 sheets for commercial jobs and brochures. The machine’s high performance means that it can also perform long runs for book production. Therefore, this machine is aimed at industrial print shops and postpress specialists.