According to the manufacturer, all that has remained of the previous Rapida 105, which has enjoyed a worldwide reputation for reliability, flexibility and performance for the past 13 years, is the familiar name.

The new Rapida 105 (max. sheet format 74 x 105 cm) builds upon the same technology platform as its top-of-the-class sister press, the KBA Rapida 106. After completion of beta tests, the new press was officially unveiled at the All in Print China trade show in Shanghai this month.

Commenting on the launch, Dave Lewis, sheetfed director at KBA Australasia says, “KBA has listened to printers in these more difficult times and has built a press that will produce the same top quality print as the 106.

“It has minimal make ready, but doesn’t necessarily have all the bells and whistles, and doesn’t run quite so far (as the 106).”

According to KBA, the new Rapida permits tailored adaptation to an endless diversity of user requirements, from commercial and label printing through to high-quality packaging with inline finishing and the many special applications for which the flexible Rapidas are virtually predestined.

The new Rapida 105 has a maximum production speed of 16,500sph. For a full run down on the capabilities of the new Rapida 105 see the November edition of Australian Printer.

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