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The Speedmaster SX 52 is unparalleled in A3 format printing. Both small and large commercial printers can reap the benefits of the Speedmaster SX 52.

Rely on the uniqueness of the Speedmaster SX 52

With cutting-edge technology and a track record of over 40,000 units sold, the Speedmaster SX 52 offers print shops an effective solution to compete in the digital printing and web-to-print markets.

Unlock new opportunities: the Speedmaster SX 52 sets industry standards, whether through UV technology for premium finishes or as an eight-color or perfecting press.

Both small and large print shops can leverage the benefits of the Speedmaster SX 52. Designed for high productivity with printing speeds of up to 15,000 sheets per hour, it integrates seamlessly into the Prinect workflow, thanks to the user-friendly Prinect Press Center 3 control station.

Highlights

  • Ensure 100% color accuracy during production, reduce paper waste, and achieve effortless reproducibility with Prinect Easy Control’s colorimetric control.
  • Attain full transparency, even during intricate job changes, with Intellistart 3’s innovative navigated operator guidance system.
  • Experience guided printing – simply select and release for printing with just 2 clicks.
  • Enjoy zero waiting time as prints go directly into postpress without any drying time, courtesy of UV technology.

Model Configuration

Speedmaster SX 52-5+L. The depicted machine represents a sample configuration. Certain equipment features mentioned may be optional.

Heidelberg UX and the Speedmaster SX 52

For the first time, Push to Stop enables guided printing on all Speedmaster machines. The patented Intellistart 3 automates all job change steps without operator intervention, ensuring complete transparency across active and queued processes. Intelliguide dynamically simulates the optimized sequence in real-time, including any required manual steps.

Workflow

Prinect Production transforms your print shop by digitizing operations. It automates production, color and quality management, and offers valuable data for analysis and reporting. Through smart integration with your digital printing press, Prinect Production ensures seamless readiness for short runs and variable data printing.

Technical Data

Printing stock

  • Max. sheet size 370 mm x 520 mm (14.57 in x 20.47 in)
  • Min. sheet size – 105 mm x 145 mm (4.13 in x 5.71 in) straight printing, 140 mm x 145 mm (5.51 in x 5.71 in) perfecting mode
  • Max. print format – 360 mm x 520 mm (14.17 in x 20.47 in) straight printing, 350 mm x 520 mm (13.78 in x 20.47 in) perfecting mode
  • Thickness – 0.03 mm – 0.40 mm (0.0012 in – 0.016 in), optionally up to 0.60 mm (0.024 in)
  • Gripper margin – 8 mm – 10 mm (0.32 in – 0.39 in)

Plate cylinder

  • Cylinder undercut – 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
  • Distance from lead edge of plate to lead edge of print – 58 mm (2.28 in)

Blanket cylinder

  • Length x width, blanket460 mm x 536 mm (18.11 in x 21.10 in) without metal barring
    490 mm x 536 mm (19.29 in x 21.10 in) metal-barred
  • Thickness blanket – 1.95 mm (0.0768 in)
  • Length x width, packing sheet – 377 mm x 532 mm (14.84 in x 20.94 in)
  • Cylinder undercut3.00 mm (0.1181 in)

Pile heights

  • Feeder – 915 mm (36.02 in) incl. pile carriage
  • Delivery – 535 mm (21.06 in) standard delivery, height incl. pile carriage
    695 mm (27.36 in) high-pile delivery, height incl. pile carriage

Print output

  • Maximum – 15,000 sph

Plates

  • Length – x width454 mm x 525 mm (17.87 in x 20.67 in) polyester
  • Length x width459 mm x 525 mm (18.07 in x 20.67 in) metal
  • Thickness0.10 mm – 0.15 mm (0.0039 in – 0.0059 in)

Coating blanket cylinder

  • Length x width, coating blanket – 425 mm x 534 mm (16.73 in x 21.02 in) metal-backed
  • Length x width, coating plate – 426 mm x 525 mm (16.77 in x 20.67 in)
  • Max. coating area – 360 mm x 520 mm (14.17 in x 20.47 in)
  • Cylinder undercut – 3.20 mm (0.1260 in)
  • Distance from lead edge of coating plate to lead edge of coating – 34 mm (1.34 in)

Sample configuration

  • Basis – Speedmaster SX 52-5-P+L with short high pile delivery
  • Number of printing units – 5
  • Number of coating units – 1
  • Length – 7.67 m (301.79 in)
  • Width – 2.04 m (80.31 in)
  • Height – 1.62 m (63.78 in)

Further information on this machine can be viewed by visiting this link https://www.heidelberg.com/gb/en/products_4/offset_printing/format_35_x _50/sx_52/product _information_8/product_information_11.jsp

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