This KBA Rapida 74-4 is a used four-colour press — sometimes referred to as a four-colour offset press or sheet-fed offset machine — designed for commercial printing applications. KBA, Koenig & Bauer AG, is one of the world's oldest and most established press manufacturers, known for producing high-performance sheet-fed and web offset printing equipment for the commercial, packaging, and publication printing industries.
This 2003 machine is currently in active production, indicating it remains operational. It handles a maximum sheet size of 74 × 53 cm (29 × 20 inches) and has accumulated an impression count of approximately 89 million, reflecting substantial but typical use for a press of this age and class. The unit is configured for four-colour straight printing with double cylinders.
The press is equipped with an autoplate system for faster, more consistent plate changing, reducing makeready time between jobs. Digital controls and a touchscreen interface provide the operator with precise, hands-on management of press parameters. Autosize functionality allows the machine to adjust automatically to different sheet sizes, streamlining job changeovers. Colortronic ink control is included, which enables automated ink zone regulation for consistent colour density across the run.
Additional equipment fitted to this press includes a refrigeration system for the ink rollers, which helps maintain stable ink viscosity during long runs. An automatic blanket and cylinder washer reduces manual cleaning time and improves turnaround between jobs. The press also features a unit for perforation work, extending its capabilities beyond standard four-colour printing. An Eltosh infrared dryer is installed to accelerate ink drying, and a powder spray system is present to prevent ink set-off between printed sheets as they stack in the delivery.
This machine is located in Estonia and is offered in used condition.
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