McLean Packaging Expands Capabilities with Eight-Color KBA Rapida 106 Hybrid Press

The new KBA Rapida 106 hybrid press that will be installed at McLean Packaging is configured with seven litho units, a coater, two drying stubs, an eighth litho unit and second coater. The press can run both conventional and UV ink, providing a level of comfort for certain customers and allowing McLean to be more cost effective as it enters into new markets. McLean’s management put special emphasis on sheet inspection and in-line color density measurement by adding the KBA QualiTronic ColorControl system to ensure that the quality of every sheet is monitored. With this system in place, the press operators can scan in the approved drawdown, set tolerances, and the press will automatically adjust color as it runs. Other impressive features include the GATF award-winning KBA Sensoric Infeed, an electronically-controlled feeding that allows for color consistency and less makeready and waste; a touch screen console allowing operators to view all sheets and reports during and after production; and fully-automated plate loading and plate clamping.