Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52-5 P3H 37 × 52 cm – 1997

The Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52-5 P3H is a professional 5-color sheetfed offset printing press with perfecting capability, built for high-quality commercial printing applications.

With a maximum sheet size of approximately 370 × 520 mm and production speeds reaching 15,000 sheets per hour, the SM 52 series became one of Heidelberg’s most successful medium-format press platforms.

This machine is equipped with:

CP Tronic press control
CPC 1-04 remote ink and register control
Alcolor continuous-film dampening system
Autoplate plate changing system
Preset feeder
Automatic washing systems
Ink temperature control
IR drying system
Powder spray system

The combination of automation features significantly reduces makeready time while maintaining consistent print quality. The Alcolor dampening system and ink temperature control help ensure stable color reproduction throughout production runs.

With approximately 106 million impressions, the machine remains a strong production asset for commercial printers.

Key Features

5-color sheetfed offset press
Perfecting capability (P3H configuration)
CP Tronic control system
CPC 1-04 ink control
Autoplate system
Alcolor dampening
IR drying system
Automatic wash-up systems
Ink temperature control

Technical Specifications

Model: SM 52-5 P3H
Manufacturer: Heidelberg
Year of Manufacture: 1997

Number of colors:
5 colors

Impression count:
Approx. 106 million

Maximum sheet size:
370 × 520 mm (approx.)

Production speed:
Up to 15,000 sheets/hour

Control system:
CP Tronic + CPC 1-04

Plate system:
Autoplate

Dampening system:
Alcolor

Drying system:
IR Dryer

Additional equipment:
Preset feeder
Automatic wash-up devices
Powder spray
Ink temperature control