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Commander 4/2

Our high-performance Commander newspaper press defines the benchmarks in automation, ease of operation, net production output and print quality. 
High-tech Commander 4/2 press line  
  • Maximum rated output of 90,000cph in straight production for enhanced immediacy, even of high-circulation titles 
  • Choice of nine-satellites or four-high towers (H units) for greater flexibility 
  • Undershot film inking units for more brilliant colour reproduction 
  • KBA DriveTronic dedicated shaftless drives for faster makeready, smoother operation and simpler extensions 
  • KBA RollerTronic automatic roller locks for precise roller setting from the console 
  • Ergonomic working conditions 
  • Extensive automation for faster edition changes with minimum waste 
  • Distributed controls at subassembly level for easier operation 
  • High-performance KBA Pastomat CL or Pastomat C reelstands for handling reels of different widths 
  • Heavy-duty KBA KF 3, KF 5, KF 7 or RF 3 folders for processing high-pagination products 
  • Wide choice of automation options (KBA Patras A reel logistics system, digital workflow with RIP interface to pre-press etc) for even higher productivity 
 
KBA Commander satellite press 
Streamlining the paper flow, from reel reception and storage to on-demand transfer to the reelstands and disposal of the expired reel, is a key economic factor. 

KBA Patras

KBA Patras system for a high-performance Commander press line 
  • Flexible, high-performance system for conveying new reels to the reelstands and removing expired ones 
  • Choice of module-based versions from semi-automatic with manual loading (Patras M) to fully automatic (Patras A) 
  • Can be customised to suit production specifications and plant architecture 
  • Can be configured with KBA stripping station and KBA Easy Splice automatic splice-preparation unit (option)  
  • KBA Patras A embeds reel logistics in a networked production flow, delivering substantial savings in time, cost and waste 
 

Reelstand

  • Beltless reelstand driven via the reel core by robust AC servo motors 
  • Infinitely adjustable divided arms to accommodate reels of different widths 
  • Embedded in press control system 
KBA Pastomat CL with automated reel loading 
KBA Pastomat CL 
  • Maximum splicing speed 17.2mps (3,386fpm) 
  • Maximum reel weight 6t (13,228lbs)* 
  • Web width 1,280mm, 1,680mm, 2,000mm, 2,100mm, 2,520mm (50½in, 66¼in, 78¾in, 82½in, 99¼in)*  
  • Reel diameter 1,524mm (60in)  
*depending on reelstand version 
 
KBA Pastomat C 
  • Maximum splicing speed 13mps (2,560fpm) 
  • Maximum reel weight 1.8t (3,970lbs) 
  • Maximum web width 1,680mm (66¼in) 
  • Maximum reel diameter 1,270mm (50in) 
Our flagship Commander press can be configured as four-high towers of H units for 4/4 or as 9-cylinder satellites for greater flexibility in colour impositioning and web leads. 

H unit

Commander printing units combine an outstanding print quality with minimum waste 
  • Blanket-to-blanket 
  • Four-high tower configuration for 4/4 with one web or 2/2 with two 
  • KBA DriveTronic dedicated shaftless drive for each printing couple 
  • Superb print quality 
  • Straightforward vertical web leads 
  • Easy access and handling 
  • Fast makeready 
 
Four-high tower of H units 

Satellite unit

 
  • 9-cylinder satellites with non-reversible printing couples for 4/4 
  • High-precision colour registration in four-colour printing 
  • No significant fan-out 
  • Superb print quality 
  • KBA DriveTronic shaftless drives with dedicated AC motor for each printing couple and impression cylinder 
 
Four-high tower of 9-cylinder satellite units 

Inking unit

Precise colour register with 9-cylinder satellite 
Film inking units with undershot ink knives 
  • Ergonomic operation 
  • Uniform ink application, rapid response to adjustments 
  • Digitally controlled refined-steel ink knives for sensitive film metering 
  • Automatic preset system for inking units (option) 
  • One-piece or divided ink trough 
  • Automatic feeding of black and - where appropriate - process inks (option) 
  • Automatic washing system for inking units (option) 
  • Automatic roller locks KBA RollerTronic controlled from console  
 

Dampening unit

  • Low-maintenance three-roller system with two nozzles per broadsheet page 
  • Quick response for consistently high print quality and minimum start-up waste 
  • Efficient solution retention and splitting for uniform dampening 
  • Excellent smoothing effect, reduced maintenance 
  • Compact yet easily accessible 
  • Individual nozzle adjustment for more sensitive metering 
  • Automatic preset system (option) 
Spray dampening unit 
Customised Commander superstructure 
  • Slitters on draw rollers for slitting web into half-width ribbons (standard) or half- and quarter-width ribbons (option) 
  • Photocells for monitoring ribbon transport to former infeed via air-blown turner bars 
  • Bay-window rollers for inverting half-width ribbons (option) 
  • Facility for re-inverting full-width webs or for mixing and re-inverting ribbons in turner-bar tower (option)  
  • Turner-bar preset from console (option) 
  • Turner-bar positioning from console (option) 
  • Double-decker configuration for guiding web left or right over former without repositioning turner bars (option) 
  • Scissor device on slitters for optimum slit (option) 
  • Colour and/or cut-off register control (option) 
  • Choice of features for variable web widths (option) 
 
Product diversity in the superstructure, e.g. with half-cover (left) and spadia with 7/8 or 3/8 web  

Web infeed, web tension

 
  • User-friendly automatic chain web-up system for multiple web leads, with rails and diverters on drive side 
  • Individual or collective webbing-up for fast edition changes  
  • Remote-controlled electrical infeed unit with AC drive for regulating web tension prior to first printing unit 
  • Low-mass idler rollers for reliable web run and minimum cut-off misregister during changes in press speed  
  • KBA Basko operator aid for setting, controlling and monitoring web tension 
  • KBA WebTronic self-regulating web-tension system (option)  
 
KBA Basko web-tension control system 
We offer a choice of folders and folder superstructures to support diverse production scenarios. 

Folder superstructure

  • Standard configuration two formers on one level 
Options 
  • Cantilevered version for easy access 
  • Four formers in balloon arrangement  
  • Skip slitter 
  • Length gluing unit  
  • Ribbon stitchers for stitched magazines in straight production, newspapers with stitched inserts etc 

Folders

There is a choice of four cutting-edge folders, each of them engineered for a specific page count and output. 
KF 3 jaw folder  
  • Equal cylinder segments, cylinder ratio 2:3:3 
  • For newspapers with up to 80 broadsheet pages 
  • Maximum output 75,000cph in straight production 
KF 5 jaw folder  
  • Cylinder ratio 2:5:5 
  • For newspapers with up to 120 broadsheet pages 
  • Maximum output 90,000cph in straight production 
KF 7 jaw folder 
  • For newspapers with up to 144 broadsheet pages 
  • Maximum output 90,000cph 
RF 3 gear folder 
  • For newspapers with up to 160 broadsheet pages 
 
KF 5 jaw folder  
The modular automation package for our high-performance Commander offers outstanding flexibility in accommodating individual demands. Cutting-edge control consoles with process-oriented user interfaces are standard components which can be expanded with master modules for press presetting, process control and monitoring, information systems etc.  

Subassembly level with distributed control system

  • Processing station in each subassembly (reelstand, printing unit, folder etc)  
  • Processing stations linked to each other and to control console via powerful data bus system 
Benefits of distributed controls 
  • Pre-installed processing stations cut on-site commissioning times 
  • Control circuit and process monitoring with error diagnosis 
  • Operator- and service-friendly, more reliable 
  • Easier retrofits and extensions 
 

Press level with control and data system

With copy-based operation (standard version) each printing couple is assigned automatically to the designated page. Colour and dampening are changed by simply selecting the relevant page and ink(s). 
With press-based operation specific printing couples or press units are selected directly. 
Positioning systems with prespecified target values and automatic variance comparison minimise setting and response times. 

Process level with production management system

Cutting-edge console technology and an advanced level of automation are standard features 
  • Server computer in console 
  • Modules for master data, job scheduling, press presetting and systems information 
Add-ons (option) 
  • RIP interface for importing digital presetting data from pre-press 
  • Maintenance module 
  • Interface to editorial, materials management and production scheduling systems 
  • Plate-data displays at press to aid crew during plate changes 
  • Reel-data logging system 
  • Remote maintenance and diagnostics 
 
Web width (format-dependent) 

 

 

 1,200 - 2,000 mm

Cylinder circumference 

 

 

 900 - 1,260 mm

Maximum output 

 

 

 90,000 cph

 

 configuration with a KF 3 folder, Pastomat C reelstand or specific formats reduces output

Printing units 

 

 

 H-type (four-high towers)

 

 9-cylinder satellite towers

KBA DriveTronic shaftless drives 

 

 

 Dedicated AC drive for each couple or steel impression cylinder

KBA Pastomat CL reelstand 

 
Maximum reel diameter* 1.524 mm
Maximum web width* 2.520 mm
Maximum splicing speed* 17.2 mps

KBA Pastomat C reelstand 

 
Maximum reel diameter 1,270 mm
Maximum web width 1,680 mm
Maximum splicing speed 13 mps

KBA KF 3 jaw folder (option) 

 
Cylinder ratio 2:3:3
Maximum output collect 80 broadsheet pages

KBA KF 5 jaw folder  

 
Cylinder ratio 2:5:5
Maximum output collect 120 broadsheet pages

KBA KF 7 jaw folder (option) 

 
Cylinder ratio 2:7:7
Maximum output collect 144 broadsheet pages

KBA RF 3 gear folder (option) 

 
Cylinder ratio 3:2
Maximum output collect 160 broadsheet pages

Options 

 

 

 Heatset equipment for semi-commercials

 

 Special versions for high-performance directory printing

 

 Others upon request
* depending on reelstand version  
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