German press manufacturer KBA-MePrint has launched the modular Varius LX-TX narrow web offset press.
With its new semi-rotary narrow web offset printing machine, the KBA-MePrint Varius LX-TX uses waterless technology for high quality label and laminate printing applications. Equipped with its technology from KBA-MePrint, the press offers fast job changes, low material waste and a consistent print quality through the entire print run. The Varius LX-TX is designed so that in addition to KBA anilox short inking technology, waterless offset printing with long printing units, flexo printing for UV coating and opaque white applications, and also KBA Kammann flatbed screen printing can be used.
The sum of the technical and procedural advantages provides the user with opportunities for differentiation and specialisation in a highly competitive market.
User-oriented technology platform
The fully modular design of the Varius LX-TX is not a purely offset press but a flexible and configurable, user-oriented technology platform for the printing, finishing and postpress required for premium labels. Instead of the anilox inking units, longer inking units without damping units can be integrated as well as modules for UV varnishing or opaque white applications (replaceable between different positions within the machine), flat screen printing units from KBA-Kammann and digital printing heads (also subsequently) for marking or personalisation. The same flexibility applies to the inline finishing with the possible integration of modules for cold and hot stamping, embossing, stamping, cutting, weeding, etc.
Depending on customer requirements, a wide range of drying systems from different manufacturers are used. In addition to drying with ultraviolet and infrared radiation, a hot-air dryer system can also be installed.
Users of the Varius LX-TX do not receive a machine simply of the rack, but a tailor-made production line, customised to their needs. KBA-MePrint cooperated closely with the colleagues from KBA-Kammann for the technical implementation of the flexible module system. They are already experienced in addressing the high-value label and laminate market. The first machine from this cooperation will be delivered shortly to Italy.