Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52-4P3 – 37 × 52 cm – 2002

The Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52-4P3 (2002) is a compact and efficient sheetfed offset printing press designed for high-quality multi-color printing with integrated perfecting capability. Built on Heidelberg’s well-established Speedmaster platform, the machine combines reliable mechanical construction with advanced automation systems to ensure consistent print quality and efficient production.

The press is equipped with the CP2000 control console, providing centralized monitoring and control of printing parameters. The system allows operators to manage ink settings, register adjustments, and production parameters with precision.

The machine features Alcolor continuous dampening technology combined with a Technotrans Compact Alpha D20 refrigeration unit, ensuring a stable ink-water balance during long production runs. Automation features such as Preset automatic paper size adjustment and Autoplate semi-automatic plate change help reduce makeready time and increase operational efficiency.

The SM 52-4P3 configuration includes an automated 2/2 perfecting device, allowing double-sided printing in a single pass. This significantly improves productivity for jobs requiring duplex printing.

Additional features include automatic washing systems for blankets, rollers, and impression cylinders, electronic double sheet detection, missing sheet detection, and Eltex antistatic equipment for stable sheet transport.

The press is equipped with a low pile delivery system and a Heidelberg Mediprint powder spray unit to support consistent sheet separation during production.

The machine is also prepared for numbering and perforation units (Plus version), providing additional flexibility for various printing applications.

Key Features

4-color sheetfed offset printing configuration
Automatic 2/2 perfecting system for duplex printing
CP2000 press control console
Autoplate semi-automatic plate change
Alcolor continuous dampening system
Technotrans Compact Alpha cooling system
Automatic washing systems for rollers, blankets and cylinders
Low pile delivery system

Technical Specifications

Model: SM 52-4P3
Manufacturer: Heidelberg
Year of Manufacture: 2002
Serial Number: 205674
Impressions: approx. 115 million
Maximum sheet size: 370 × 520 mm
Minimum sheet size: 140 × 145 mm
Number of colors: 4

New feeder head (post-2002 configuration)
CP2000 console for monitoring and machine control
Electronic double sheet detection
Electronic missing sheet detector
Eltex antistatic equipment
Alcolor continuous dampening system
Technotrans Compact Alpha D20 refrigeration unit
Automatic washing systems for blankets, rollers and impression cylinders
Autoplate semi-automatic plate change
Preset automatic paper size adjustment
Automatic register control (circumferential, axial and diagonal)
Plus version prepared for numbering and perforation units (N+P)
Automated perfecting device 2/2
Low pile delivery (T)
Heidelberg Mediprint powder spray system

Technical Data

Maximum sheet size: 370 × 520 mm
Minimum sheet size: 140 × 145 mm
Standard material thickness: 0.4 mm
Optional material thickness: 0.6 mm

Machine dimensions:
Length × Width: 4685 × 1850 mm

Applications

Commercial printing
Brochures and booklets
Marketing and promotional materials
Duplex printing applications
Short and medium-run print production