At its new facility in Revesby NSW, Visy Glama has commissioned what it claims to be the largest offset press ever installed in Australasia. The company adds that the KBA Rapida 205 - is equally capable of printing on plastic as it is on board and paper.
Visy says the new $12m super large format printer can save Visy customers time and money by offering faster, higher quality print solutions for point of purchase displays, posters, banners, signage and packaging. It is able to print five colours as well as gloss and UV varnish.Visy say benefits of the new press include:
- Ability to print on a wider variety of substrates
- Faster cycle time
- More consistency with longer runs
- Enhanced quality and cost efficiencies
- Single source fulfilment for total job control
- Switch from screen print to large format offset for significant savings
The Rapida 205 has a 2050 x 1500mm print size and is designed to run at speeds of 9,000 sheets per hour, with a short inking unit with just 16 rollers allowing for low wastage and short washing times.
The 205 also offers substrate flexibility, including a wide range of paper, board and metallised stocks from 0.1mm up to 1.2mm and even 1.6mm on request. The press also has a complete UV system for printing on plastic and other specialty substrates, according to Visy.
