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Experience unprecedented performance with the most intelligent Speedmaster yet, offering innovative solutions tailored to both classic commercial printing and complex packaging applications.

The Speedmaster XL 106 excels in handling frequent job changes

In longer runs, its consistent high quality and steady production speeds of 18,000 sheets per hour in straight printing or perfecting mode are impressive. Parallel makeready processes enhance productivity in packaging, commercial, and label printing. The intelligent interaction of automation components enables cost-effective production of all printing products.

Quick Overview

  • Continuous process optimization through artificial intelligence
  • New Heidelberg User Experience on the Speedmaster
  • Integrated Speedmaster Operating System with intuitive touch controls
  • Zero minutes of additional makeready time due to fully automated air settings when changing substrates using characteristic profiles
  • Plate change with AutoPlate XL 3 in under 1 minute
  • Waste ejection system – eliminates the need for subsequent quality inspection
  • Enhancement of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and operator-independent performance through intelligent automation
  • Autonomous printing from the last to the first good sheet
  • Optimized, automated plate logistics with Plate to Gallery and Plate to Unit

Applicable to the following sectors

The Speedmaster XL 106 stands as the most intelligent Speedmaster yet, offering innovative solutions for various needs. Discover your optimal configuration as well. Reach out to your Heidelberg sales representative for personalized advice.

Additional Options

CutStar

The Generation 4 CutStar wide web sheeter impresses with enhanced automation, streamlined handling, and simplified maintenance, resulting in significantly improved productivity, particularly with films and thin materials.

CutStar ensures short makeready times and high printing speeds.

With its revamped platform, CutStar embodies increased automation, user-friendly operation, and effortless maintenance. This boosts productivity, especially with the use of foils and thin materials.

Foilstar

Cold transfer finishing for any occasion is made possible with FoilStar, Heidelberg’s innovative cold transfer module. This versatile system supports a myriad of unique finishing effects for labels, packaging, and premium commercial prints, offering brilliant metallic effects that elevate the value of your customers’ print products. Utilizing FoilStar on the Speedmaster XL 75, Speedmaster CX 104, and Speedmaster XL 106 allows for the impeccable finishing of a wide range of substrates.

Moreover, FoilStar is compatible with Speedmaster XL 105, Speedmaster CX 102, Speedmaster CD 102, and Speedmaster CD 74 presses, and can be easily retrofitted to enhance your existing equipment.

Dryer systems

Customized dryer systems tailored to your press, developed and designed by Heidelberg.

Heidelberg UX integrated with the Speedmaster XL 106

Every interaction with a component embodies the Peak Performance concept. From the seamlessly ergonomic design to the pioneering touchscreen control panels, from the simple handling of washup devices to the unique preset functionality, the Speedmaster XL 106 offers an unmatched user experience.

Workflow

Digitizing your print shop, Prinect Production automates production, color, and quality management, providing crucial data for analysis and reporting. Smart integration of your digital printing press with Prinect Production ensures you’re fully prepared for short runs and variable data printing.

Technical Data

Printing stock

  • Max. sheet size 750 mm x 1,060 mm (29.53 in x 41.73 in)
  • Min. sheet size 340×480 mm (13.39×18.90 in) straight printing
    410×480 mm (16.14×18.90 in) in perfecting mode/straight printing/18,000 sph
    440×600 mm (17.32×23.62 in) w nonstop operation delivery
  • Max. print format 740 mm x 1,050 mm (29.13 in x 41.34 in) straight printing
    730 mm x 1,050 mm (28.74 in x 41.34 in) perfecting mode
  • Thickness 0.03 mm – 1.00 mm (0.0012 in × 0.039 in) w/o perfecting device, w/o auto-nonstop
    0.03 mm – 0.80 mm (0.0012 in × 0.031 in) with perfecting device, w/o auto-nonstop operation delivery
  • Thickness with auto-nonstop 0.07 mm – 1.00 mm (0.0028 in × 0.039 in) w/o perfecting device, with auto-nonstop
    0.07 mm – 0.80 mm (0.0028 in × 0.031 in) with perfecting device and auto-nonstop operation delivery
  • Gripper margin10 mm – 12 mm (0.39 in × 0.47 in) thickness < 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
    11 mm – 12 mm (0.43 in – 0.47 in) thickness > 0.8mm (0.03 in)

Plate cylinder

  • Cylinder undercut – 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
  • Distance from lead edge of plate to lead edge of print – 53 mm (2.09 in)

Blanket cylinder

  • Length x width, blanket 885 mm x 1,077 mm (34.84 in x 42.40 in) metal-barred
  • Thickness blanket 1.95 mm (0.077 in)
  • Length x width, packing sheet 765 mm × 1,052 mm (30.12 in × 41.42 in)
  • Cylinder undercut 2.30 mm (0.091 in)

Pile heights

  • Feeder – 1,320 mm (51.97 in) incl. pile table and pile support plate / elevated +525 mm (20.67 in) or +875 mm (34.45 in)
  • Delivery – 1,295 mm (50.98 in) incl. pile table and pile support plate / elevated +525 mm (20.67 in) or +875 mm (34.45 in)

Print output

  • Maximum 18,000 sph (standard straight printing presses)
    15,000 sph (standard perfecting presses)
    18,000 sph (option perfecting presses)

Plates

  • Length x width 811 mm × 1,055 mm (32.24 in × 41.54 in)
  • Thickness – 0.24 mm – 0.30 mm (0.009 in – 0.012 in)

Coating blanket cylinder

  • Length x width, coating blanket 828 mm x 1,072 mm (32.60 in x 42.20 in) metal-barred
  • Length x width, coating plate 819 mm x 1,060 mm (32.24 in x 41.73 in)
  • Max. coating area 740 mm x 1,050 mm (29.13 in x 41.34 in)
  • Cylinder undercut 3.20 mm (0.126 in)
  • Distance from lead edge of coating plate to lead edge of coating 43 mm (1.69 in)

Sample configuration

  • Basis – Speedmaster XL 106-6+L with Preset Plus feeder and Preset Plus delivery with two delivery extension modules
  • Number of printing units – 6
  • Number of coating units – 1
  • Length – 16.59 m (653.15 in)
  • Width – 3.93 m (154.72 in)
  • Height – 2.08 m (81.89 in)

Further information on this machine can be viewed by visiting this link https://www.heidelberg.com/gb/en/products_4/offset_printing/format_70_x_100/speedmaster _xl_106/product_information_12/product_information_20.jsp

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