Special Drupa Coverage — Manufacturers Press Ahead

Existing Presses Upgraded

Akiyama International displayed a MEGA Jprint 40 series sheetfed press with in-line double coaters. The new version of the JP440 model is capable of speeds to 15,000 sph, while the JP540 achieves speeds to 14,000 sph. Improvements include more stable feeder and delivery mechanisms; a new sucker head for control of paper feeding; a swing gripper base made of a new material; a new mechanism to prevent sheet overruns; two additional transfer cylinders in the delivery section to suppress paper movement; and optional, fully automatic plate changers. Based on its 40? Bestech series, Akiyama also debuted a 16,500 sph SUPERTECH model incorporating several enhancements.