The all-round printing press.

Speedmaster SX 52.

The Speedmaster SX 52 is one of a kind in A3 format. Both smaller and large commercial printers can benefit from the Speedmaster SX 52.

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Count on the individuality of the Speedmaster SX 52.

Equipped with the latest technology, and tried and tested with over 40,000 units sold, the Speedmaster SX 52 provides an alternative way for print shops to compete with web-to-print and digital printing.

Open up new markets: the Speedmaster SX 52 sets standards, whether with UV technology for high-quality finishings or as an eight-color or perfecting press.

Both smaller and large print shops can benefit from the Speedmaster SX 52. It is designed for high productivity with printing speeds of up to 15,000 sheets per hour. Thanks to the Prinect Press Center 3 control station, it is easy to operate and can be integrated into the Prinect workflow.

At a glance

100% color fidelity in production

Less paper waste, and easy reproducibility thanks to colorimetric control with Prinect Easy Control
100% transparency

Even with complex job changes, thanks to the innovative,navigated operator guidance system Intellistart 3

Navigated printing

Select and release for printing with just 2 clicks
0 minutes waiting time

Straight into postpress without any drying time thanks to UV technology

Key features

The feeder 1 The inking unit and dampening unit 5 Sheet travel and perfecting device 2 The coating unit 7 AutoPlate 4 The machine control station 10 The high-pile delivery 9 The washup devices 6 TransferJacket Blue 3 The dryer systems 8

Sample configuration

Speedmaster SX 52-5+L. The machine shown is a sample configuration. Some of the equipment features mentioned are optional.

The feeder –
high performance for quality right from the start

A central suction tape and Venturi nozzles at the sheet alignment allow fast material changes as well as a wide variety of substrates. They also guarantee gentle sheet travel, even at high speeds.

The inking unit and dampening unit –
quality in a nutshell

The speed-compensated high-performance inking unit delivers print quality to meet the highest standards. The remote-controlled Heidelberg ink fountain with ink fountain liner is quick and easy to clean.
The speed-compensated Alcolor film dampening unit with Vario function prevents hickeys and ensures the best results through a stable ink-water balance.

Sheet travel and perfecting device –
reliable guidance, flawless perfecting

The perfecting device with fully automatic changeover from straight printing to straight printing and perfecting with total register accuracy is designed for maximum precision and productivity.

The coating unit –
for the highest standards of finishing

The chamber blade system ensures a constant coating supply and uniform coating application.

AutoPlate

The semi-automatic AutoPlate plate changer works quickly and precisely and saves valuable makeready time – all without the need for tools.

The machine control station –
one-of-a-kind navigation and automation

Prinect Press Center 3 control station with intuitive Intellistart 3 operator guidance system for fast, process-oriented setup, user-friendly operation, predictable results and improved performance.

The high-pile delivery –
perfection right down to the pile

Venturi nozzles in the sheet guide plate gently guide the sheet to the delivery on an air cushion, meaning there is no contact.

The washup devices –
intelligent and economical washing

The automatic washup devices for the inking unit and blanket and impression cylinders ensure short washup times with customizable washup programs.

TransferJacket Blue

The replaceable cylinder jacket ensures gentle sheet travel and greatly reduced cleaning thanks to its lotus effect that repels inks and coatings.

The dryer systems –
quickly and efficiently into postpress

The infrared and hot-air drying offered by the DryStar Coating ensures excellent results in challenging coating applications.

Suitable for the following segments

The Speedmaster SX 52 is the perfect technology for the commercial printer.
To find your optimal configuration, please contact your local HEIDELBERG sales representative.

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What customers say

"In 2017, in a move designed to increase our flexibility and efficiency even further, we opted to invest in a five-color Speedmaster SX 52 press with coating unit. The press can be operated either with full-UV or LED UV inks, making us much more flexible when it comes to printing plastics. This means we can now also produce special applications such as mouse pads, mats and high-end gift boxes."

Peter Wiesendanger, Managing Director, Wiesendanger medien GmbH, Germany

Workflow

Prinect Production digitizes your print shop. It automates your production as well as your color and quality management and provides important data for analyses and reporting. With Prinect Production, the smart integration of your digital printing press ensures you are also perfectly equipped for short runs and variable data printing.

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The all-round printing press.

Speedmaster SX 52.

Count on the individuality of the Speedmaster SX 52.

At a glance

100% color fidelity in production

100% transparency

Navigated printing

0 minutes waiting time