This KBA Rapida 105-8SW is an eight-colour press — sometimes referred to as a multicolour sheet-fed offset press — designed for high-volume commercial printing across multiple ink stations in a single pass. KBA, Koenig & Bauer, is one of the oldest and most established press manufacturers in the world, producing sheet-fed and web-fed offset presses for commercial, packaging, and publication printers.
Built in 2006, this used machine is located in Spain and has recorded 175 million impressions. It is equipped with Varidamp dampening, a system associated with precise, consistent ink-water balance across long and demanding press runs. Washup automation is comprehensive: the press includes automatic roller wash, automatic blanket wash, and automatic impression cylinder wash, reducing downtime between jobs and minimising manual intervention during production changes.
The feeding system combines a suction-tape feeder table with a stream feeder, supporting reliable sheet transport at production speeds. Electronic double-sheet detection is fitted to guard against misfeeds and protect downstream units, and a steel plate in the feeder area adds durability to the infeed section. FAPC (fully automatic plate changing) is included, enabling rapid plate changes across all eight printing units and significantly shortening make-ready times.
Ink drying is handled by an IR dryer, assisting sheet consolidation after printing. A Weko AP262 powder spray unit is installed, providing anti-set-off powder delivery to freshly printed sheets as they reach the delivery.
The seller describes the machine as being in excellent condition, with no damage to cylinders or gears, and states that it is available for immediate delivery.
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