New flatbed die-cutter with integrated blanking, Ipress 106 K PRO for even more performance

The Ipress 106 K PRO was unveiled at the Koenig & Bauer 4.0 Packaging and Connected Services open house in Radebeul. During the three event days, trade visitors experienced how sheets with twelve individual blanks were die-cut and stripped of waste at speeds of 8,500 sheets per hour. The subsequent, fully automatic blanking provides even more performance.

Since the premiere, printing and converting specialists from all over the world have been interested in the latest product from KBA-Iberica. The first orders for the new flatbed die-cutter have already been received, not surprising as the Ipress 106 K PRO combines the high production quality of Spanish die-cutters with the robust and innovative design of Rapida technology.

Rapida feeder and infeed table The fully automatic, shaftless DriveTronic feeder of the Ipress 106 PRO series ensures optimum sheet travel and short makeready times. The feeder which has been used in Rapida sheetfed offset presses for years has been adapt-ed perfectly to the needs of flat-bed die-cutters. Four servo motors control all movement functions. The machine saves speed-depend-ent format and air settings ensur-ing they are available for repeat jobs at the touch of a button.

Further key features of the feeder include:

• Continuous, infinitely adjustable pile lift.
• Automatic skew sheet correction at the feeder head during production.
• Automatic pile-edge control for exact alignment at feeder.
• Non-stop feeder with the option of non-stop systems

The new suction-belt feed board is made of stainless steel with an antistatic surface structure. A central suction belt and two out-er belts, which complement the well-known Rapida suction belt table, help to process heavier ma-terials. The individual adjustment of the suction air by means of a multi-chamber vacuum system ensures smooth transport into the system. Electronically controlled sheet deceleration ensures opti-mum sheet arrival speeds at the front lays.

Broad substrate spectrum and high performance

With its high degree of automa-tion, the Ipress 106 PRO process-es a wide range of substrates from 100g/m² (64lbs) to 3mm (0.11in) thick corrugated board and solid board up to 1.5mm (0.59in) thick. Its maximum production output is 9,000 sheets/h on the standard press and 8,500 on the Ipress 106 K PRO with integrated blank sepa-ration. Maximum sheet size is 750 x 1,060mm (29.5 x 41.7in), making it perfectly suited to medium-format Rapida formats. Sheet monitoring is carried out conventionally via the sheet edge.

or with the optional OPMR system (Optical Printed Mark Register), which uses sensors and cameras to detect a printed mark. Switching between the two systems is quick and easy via an intuitive touch screen monitor. A number of user-friendly func-tions save time when changing jobs and ensure maximum perfor-mance in postpress.

This includes, among other things:

• Pneumatic locking system in the chase (Fast Flow) for reduced makeready.
• Easy-lock system for thin die-cutting plates.
• Automatic locking and unlocking of frame and counter plate

 All machines also have an IP re-mote connection system, which allows remote maintenance and the installation of updates and up-grades at any time.

KBA-Iberica has more than 75 years of experience and its products are an excellent complement to Koenig & Bauer’s versatile solu-tions for packaging printing.

Koenig & Bauer (SEA) Sdn Bhd Tel : + 603 78858860 Fax : +603 78858861 digitalsalescenter@koenig-bauer.com