Nine-cylinder satellites eliminate fan-out and ensure precise colour registration – even on wide webs.
All our six-by-two presses for newspaper formats up to a maximum web width of 2,400mm (94½in) are configured as nine-cylinder satellites, stacked in twos for 4-over-4 and non-reversible. Nine-cylinder satellites deliver a precise colour registration in full-colour production because the web paths between the four printing couples are extremely short.
Our 6/2 presses feature three-roller spray dampeners and full- or third-width (= two broadsheet pages side by side) undershot ink ducts. KBA RollerTronic automatic roller locks, which allow the rollers to be set precisely from the console, are a standard feature.
Minigaps and quick-action pneumatic locks
User-friendly quick-action clamps on the plate cylinders and minigaps with pneumatic locks on the blanket cylinders promote a streak-free print, even on webs measuring more than 2m (79in) across.
To improve the rigidity of six-by-two presses and eliminate problems caused by vibration, the superwide plate cylinders on KBA presses have optimised quick-action clamps. A continuous gap and pneumatic plate clamps, plus optional semi-automatic plate changers, shorten changeover times even when double-spread plates are used. The blanket cylinders feature our proven minigaps and metal-backed blanket plates for a superb print quality, high-speed blanket changes and reduced maintenance.
The blanket plates on the 6/2 Commander are each one-third of a cylinder wide for easier handling. To enhance stability the lock-up slot on the centre plate is staggered 180° around the circumference relative to the two outer plates. This means that the press can still print double-spread pages with no problem.