This KBA RA 162 A4 is a used four-colour press — sometimes referred to as a four-colour offset press or sheet-fed press — a type of commercial printing machine designed to produce full-colour printed sheets in a single pass through four sequential printing units. KBA (Koenig & Bauer) is one of the world's oldest and most established press manufacturers, producing high-performance printing equipment for commercial, packaging, and publication markets worldwide. This example was built in 2003 and is currently located in Italy.
The machine handles a maximum sheet size of 1,200 × 1,620 mm and a minimum sheet size of 600 × 920 mm, with a maximum print area of 1,190 × 1,620 mm and a minimum print area of 590 × 920 mm. Substrate thickness capacity ranges from 0.06 mm to 1.2 mm, allowing the press to run a broad spectrum of materials from thin paper stocks through to heavier boards and packaging substrates.
The press is equipped with a Colortronic Ergotronic control console, which provides centralised operator management of ink key settings and press parameters. Dampening is handled by a Varidamp system, a continuous-film dampening solution known for consistent moisture delivery across the forme. Ink and blanket washing is automated through Baldwin wash systems for the rollers and blanket, supplemented by automatic cylinder washes, reducing makeready time and operator intervention between jobs.
Plate changing is automated via a PWVA automatic plate changer, enabling faster job turnaround. The press features Technotrans beta c. temperature control, which maintains stable ink viscosity and consistent print quality by regulating roller temperatures. Sheet integrity during feed is monitored by an ultrasonic double-sheet control system, helping to prevent misfeeds and press damage. Anti-static powder delivery is managed by a Weko sprayer unit, which applies a fine anti-offset powder to freshly printed sheets to prevent marking in the delivery pile.
Manuals and accessories are included with the machine.
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