drupa Preview: Heidelberg
Heidelberg to show off a highly sophisticated Speedmaster 102
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is to unveil its flagship Speedmaster SM 102 and CD 102 with a number of new developments. These include the completely redesigned Preset Plus feeder for both series and – also completely remodeled – the new Preset Plus delivery for the Speedmaster CD 102. For the CD 102, there are two new developments to the coating units. A new coating system allows the last printing unit of the press to be converted for working with dispersion coatings. This entry-level solution means printshops will in future be able to offer their customers print products with a protective coating. The coating units themselves have been enhanced and are specially adapted for rapid setup.
``With the new Speedmaster 102, we are offering our customers the latest state-of-the-art technology,`` says Heidelberg Management Board Member Dr. Klaus Spiegel. ``Productivity is enhanced by a synthesis of increased automation and simplified operation. In the field of application technology too, customers can look forward to some completely new ideas at drupa,`` he adds.
The Preset Plus feeder and delivery dramatically reduce make-ready times, at the same time boosting sheet travel efficiency. Depending on the job spectrum, these components can enhance the productivity of the press by between eight and ten percent. The safety features of the SM 102 and CD 102 have also been fundamentally redesigned. They now already comply with future safety standards of the European Union and Employment Accident Insurance Funds.
