This is an extract about Cyber from the Profitable Presses Technology Focus written by Peter Kohn and published in the February 2022 issue of ProPrint magazine. To read the full story click here.
Cyber has invested heavily in developing its sheetfed fleet under the Ryobi MHI Graphic Technology (RMGT) portfolio. Its RMGT 9 presses incorporate an A1-plus size format in the 970 model and also the popular SRA1 offset press, the 920 configuration. The 970 model is based on a blend of R&D emanating from the 920 series and its 1050 series presses. The range offers versatility, durability, and advanced automation, says Bernard Cheong, managing director for Cyber Australia and New Zealand, adding the range will further improve profitability of users.
The RMGT 970 A1-plus offset range is built for a maximum 650mm x 965mm sheet size.
The series can handle a comprehensive range of print jobs, such as multi-page materials, displays and packaging.
Cheong emphasises that the 650mm x 910mm is a popular format in Australasia, and printers can generate output on the Ryobis now without the need to trim. Features include a benderless plate clamp, feeder and delivery operation touch panel, and other automation.
The 920 model is an SRA1 offset press for sheet widths up to 920mm, with a 900mm printing area. This model allows printing of international A1 size posters, and eight-up printing for international A4 size. Says Cheong, “Users are moving to the SRA1 format to stay lean and profitable. The SRA1 format can do both shorter runs and long runs at the volume end of the market, so it’s a very versatile solution.” Meanwhile, he sees the B1 as reserved for the small oversized market.
“Apart from long perfectors with the LED-UV dry-to-dry printing system, the work-and-turn workflow can also be adopted,” he says, noting that a major customer in China had chosen that option.
Cheong sees the printing industry as having changed significantly in recent years, and print providers in declining sectors have turned towards sheetfed offset to enhance their core commercial business. But to do that they need to upgrade to more efficient offset technologies, he explains.
The RMGT 970PF-8 LED with Smart Assist Printing will arrive in Australia in the third quarter of 2022.
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