Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74-8 P Offset Printing Machine 53 × 74 cm – 2003

The Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74-8 P (2003) is a powerful and versatile sheetfed offset printing press engineered for high-volume, multi-color commercial printing. With an 8-color configuration and perfecting capability (4/4), this machine enables double-sided printing in a single pass, significantly improving production efficiency.

The press is equipped with the CP2000 digital control system and touch-screen interface, providing full control over press operations, ink settings, and register adjustments. This ensures accurate color consistency and fast job setup.

The Autoplate system allows automatic plate changing, reducing makeready time and improving productivity. The machine also includes AutoSize presetting, enabling quick format adjustments.

The Alcolor Vario dampening system combined with a Technotrans cooling and circulation unit ensures optimal ink-water balance and stable operating conditions throughout production.

Advanced features such as ink temperature control, automatic ink unit washing, and blanket cylinder cleaning systems contribute to consistent print quality and reduced downtime.

The machine is equipped with an IR dryer, enhancing drying performance for faster production cycles. The PerfectJacket system and chromed blanket cylinders ensure durability and high-quality print results.

Additional features such as high pile delivery and Eltex antistatic system improve sheet handling and output quality.

With a maximum format of 53 × 74 cm and a wide range of material thickness support, the SM 74-8 P is ideal for high-end commercial printing, packaging, and marketing materials.

Key Features

8-color sheetfed offset printing press
Perfecting system 4/4 (double-sided printing)
CP2000 digital control with touch screen
Autoplate automatic plate change
Alcolor Vario dampening system
Technotrans cooling system
IR drying system
Automatic washing systems
High pile delivery
Eltex antistatic system

Technical Specifications

Model: SM 74-8 P
Manufacturer: Heidelberg
Year of Manufacture: 2003

Number of colors:
8 colors

Perfecting:
4/4

Impression count:
Approx. 230 million

Maximum format:
530 × 740 mm

Maximum print format:
510 × 740 mm

Minimum format (straight):
210 × 280 mm

Minimum format (perfecting):
300 × 280 mm

Sheet thickness:
0.03 – 0.6 mm

Control system:
CP2000 digital control
Touch-screen interface

Plate system:
Autoplate

Dampening system:
Alcolor Vario

Cooling system:
Technotrans

Drying system:
IR dryer

Washing systems:
Ink unit washing
Blanket cylinder washing

Cylinders:
Chromed blanket cylinder
PerfectJacket system

Additional equipment:
Antistatic device (Eltex)
Ink temperature control (air-cooled)
Combination dampening circulation and cooling system

Applications

Commercial printing
High-volume brochure production
Catalog printing
Marketing and advertising materials
Packaging and carton printing