Heidelberg Unveils a Completely New Generation of Folders
04/01/2004
Stahlfolder TH/KH folders offer exceptional folding quality
drupa 2004 marks the sales launch of a new generation of folders - the Stahlfolder TH and KH - from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). The Stahlfolder TH is a buckle-plate folder, available in widths of 56, 66 and 82 centimeters. The Stahlfolder KH combination folders, which feature a cross-fold module, come in working widths of 56, 66 and 78 centimeters. Both of these folders offer shorter makeready times thanks to a whole raft of automation components and deliver increased efficiency due to their comprehensive integration in the workflow. The modular design concept means various applications can be chosen to suit individual requirements. As with any modular system, the customer can decide exactly what he needs and retrofit individual components as required. That is why it is an investment which can cope with future developments and adapt to suit changing requirements. The all-new TH/KH folders are therefore ideally suited to small and midsize print shops, industrial print shops and finishing specialists. They come with more opportunities than ever before for print shops to specialize and stand out from the competition. The Flexomailer, which is based on the new Stahlfolder TH with the appropriate add-on modules for punching, perforating, gluers and dispensing units, enables inline production of labor-intensive mailings, for example.
What is more, the new generation of folders also looks good thanks to its new design which offers user-friendly, ergonomic operation. The machine can be controlled by a touchscreen monitor using symbols that are easy to pick up and also feature on the Printmaster and Speedmaster models. The automatic learning mode helps guide the operator through the process of setting up a new job. And a comfort pack for electronically controlled makeready mode is also available.
Complete integration of the folders in production and management workflows ensures maximum transparency during job throughput. This means that, once created, production data can be utilized throughout the entire process. This also generates additional potential for making savings and increases process reliability at the same time.
The new generation of folders offers high levels of automation. During the development stage, the developers focused their attention on all the functions which can cut makeready times and make production easier. The result was intelligent, detailed solutions such as the air stream table - an inclined conveyor table (without roller balls) which utilizes suction air to control and align sheets. This new concept ensures that sheets are not marked during transport and can process a broad range of paper including thin paper. Folding quality can also be fine-tuned during ongoing production with the new combination buckle plates. All of these features make a huge contribution to cutting the cost of makeready times.
Optional modules offer further possibilities for lowering makeready costs, for instance, the motor-driven folding roller adjustment which uses a paper sample to set the folding rollers automatically for a particular job. Existing settings can then be stored for repeat jobs. And the new, optional slitter shaft lift improves access to all slitter shaft components, thereby enabling ergonomic setup.
The new Extra Grip folding rollers are a further key feature which ensure high levels of quality. More sensitive papers can be processed with ease and paper transport is improved significantly by the greater proportion of polyurethane.
Image:
The Stahlfolder TH is a product of the new generation of folders. This buckle-plate folder offers exceptional folding quality and shorter makeready times.
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail: hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com
drupa 2004 marks the sales launch of a new generation of folders - the Stahlfolder TH and KH - from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). The Stahlfolder TH is a buckle-plate folder, available in widths of 56, 66 and 82 centimeters. The Stahlfolder KH combination folders, which feature a cross-fold module, come in working widths of 56, 66 and 78 centimeters. Both of these folders offer shorter makeready times thanks to a whole raft of automation components and deliver increased efficiency due to their comprehensive integration in the workflow. The modular design concept means various applications can be chosen to suit individual requirements. As with any modular system, the customer can decide exactly what he needs and retrofit individual components as required. That is why it is an investment which can cope with future developments and adapt to suit changing requirements. The all-new TH/KH folders are therefore ideally suited to small and midsize print shops, industrial print shops and finishing specialists. They come with more opportunities than ever before for print shops to specialize and stand out from the competition. The Flexomailer, which is based on the new Stahlfolder TH with the appropriate add-on modules for punching, perforating, gluers and dispensing units, enables inline production of labor-intensive mailings, for example.
What is more, the new generation of folders also looks good thanks to its new design which offers user-friendly, ergonomic operation. The machine can be controlled by a touchscreen monitor using symbols that are easy to pick up and also feature on the Printmaster and Speedmaster models. The automatic learning mode helps guide the operator through the process of setting up a new job. And a comfort pack for electronically controlled makeready mode is also available.
Complete integration of the folders in production and management workflows ensures maximum transparency during job throughput. This means that, once created, production data can be utilized throughout the entire process. This also generates additional potential for making savings and increases process reliability at the same time.
The new generation of folders offers high levels of automation. During the development stage, the developers focused their attention on all the functions which can cut makeready times and make production easier. The result was intelligent, detailed solutions such as the air stream table - an inclined conveyor table (without roller balls) which utilizes suction air to control and align sheets. This new concept ensures that sheets are not marked during transport and can process a broad range of paper including thin paper. Folding quality can also be fine-tuned during ongoing production with the new combination buckle plates. All of these features make a huge contribution to cutting the cost of makeready times.
Optional modules offer further possibilities for lowering makeready costs, for instance, the motor-driven folding roller adjustment which uses a paper sample to set the folding rollers automatically for a particular job. Existing settings can then be stored for repeat jobs. And the new, optional slitter shaft lift improves access to all slitter shaft components, thereby enabling ergonomic setup.
The new Extra Grip folding rollers are a further key feature which ensure high levels of quality. More sensitive papers can be processed with ease and paper transport is improved significantly by the greater proportion of polyurethane.
Image:
The Stahlfolder TH is a product of the new generation of folders. This buckle-plate folder offers exceptional folding quality and shorter makeready times.
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail: hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com
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