Philipp Lithographing Adding a Third KBA Rapida Large-Format Sheetfed Press

“Our first KBA press, a Rapida 162A (64˝), was installed in our plant in July of 2002 and our Rapida 205 (81˝) was installed in December of 2005. After the addition of each of these presses, we saw dramatic efficiencies take place as well as an increase in sales. We can’t wait for the installation of our new Rapida 145 in September to see the same.”

Formally introduced at drupa 2012, the 57˝ KBA Rapida 145 is available with a host of options, such as a maximum production speed of 17,000 sph in straight printing and unique automation, including the sidelay-free infeed DriveTronic SIS and DriveTronic SPC direct drives for fast, simultaneous plate changing; the CleanTronic Synchro system (two washing beams) for simultaneous washing of ink rollers, blankets, and impression cylinders parallel to plate changing.