The KBA Rapida RA 162-6+L (2001) is a robust large-format sheetfed offset press designed for high-volume commercial and packaging printing applications. Built on KBA\u2019s well-established Rapida platform, this machine offers reliable performance, advanced automation, and precise color control for demanding print production environments.<\/p>\n
The press is equipped with the Colortronic console for remote adjustment of ink fountains and register control, enabling accurate ink management and consistent color results. Integrated quality monitoring through the LITHEC Litho-Flash system ensures precise control of printing parameters during production.<\/p>\n
Automation features include automatic presetting of sheet format, automatic ink regulation from the control console, and FAPC automatic plate changing. These features significantly reduce makeready time and improve operational efficiency.<\/p>\n
The machine incorporates the Varidamp alcohol dampening system combined with Baldwin refrigeration and Automix control, ensuring stable ink-water balance. Automatic washing systems for blankets, rollers, and impression cylinders further enhance productivity and maintain printing consistency.<\/p>\n
The inline coating unit is equipped with a TRESU chambered doctor blade system, allowing high-quality varnishing applications. The extended delivery system with three modules (ALV3) provides additional drying and sheet handling capacity, supported by ELTOSCH Drytronic IR and hot air combination dryers.<\/p>\n
Additional production features include electronic double sheet detection, antistatic and ionizing systems, chromed cylinders for durability, and centralized air pump control. The machine is elevated by 400 mm to optimize sheet handling and maintenance access.<\/p>\n
The press was overhauled in 2021 with new Bottcher rollers, ensuring stable operation and reliable print quality. The machine remains in good condition and is available for inspection and test printing.<\/p>\n
6-color sheetfed offset printing configuration
\nLarge-format printing up to 1120 \u00d7 1620 mm
\nInline coating unit with TRESU chambered doctor blade system
\nColortronic ink control console
\nLITHEC Litho-Flash integrated quality monitoring
\nFAPC automatic plate changing system
\nELTOSCH Drytronic IR + hot air drying system
\nExtended delivery with three modules (ALV3)
\nVaridamp alcohol dampening system<\/p>\n
Model: RA 162-6+L
\nManufacturer: KBA
\nYear of Manufacture: 2001
\nSerial Number: 361979
\nImpressions: approx. 280 million
\nMaximum format: 1120 \u00d7 1620 mm
\nNumber of colors: 6<\/p>\n
Colortronic console for remote ink fountain and register adjustment
\nIntegrated quality control system LITHEC Litho-Flash
\nPreparation for CIP4 prepress connection
\nPreset automatic sheet size adjustment
\nSteel plate on feeder
\nNon-stop feeder preparation
\nIonizers and antistatic systems
\nElectronic double sheet detection
\nElectronic sheet missing detection
\nPhotocells
\nAutomatic ink regulation from console
\nInk temperature control
\nVaridamp alcohol dampening system
\nBaldwin refrigeration unit with Automix system
\nAutomatic washing of blankets, rollers and impression cylinders (Baldwin)
\nFAPC automatic plate change
\nCircumferential, axial and diagonal register control
\nChromed printing cylinders
\nPreparation for interdeck installation
\nCoating unit with TRESU chambered doctor blade
\nExtended delivery with three modules (ALV3)
\nWEKO AP260 powder spray system
\nELTOSCH Drytronic IR + hot air dryers
\nNon-stop delivery preparation
\nSteel plate on delivery
\nWater-cooled refrigeration system
\nCentralized PIAB air pump cabinet
\nMachine elevated by 400 mm<\/p>\n
Large-format commercial printing
\nPackaging printing
\nPosters and large-format promotional materials
\nCatalogs and marketing materials
\nHigh-quality coated print production<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"