Technical Perspective

Commercial Lithographing Company, Inc. enjoys a long-standing corporate partnership with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, which has enabled us to participate in the development of equipment, and to be instrumental in many “pioneering efforts” in terms of equipment design.

We print test every new piece of press equipment we buy on the manufacturer’s factory floor before we take delivery. Further, we conduct a detailed yearly test on each piece of equipment, as part of our annual quality recertification program.

The Heidelberg Speedmaster’s are equipped with electronic and computer controls, which enhance the operator’s ability to maintain consistent quality.

The CPC 2000 computer press control console, located at the press delivery, controls all the press functions, including register, inker settings and dampener settings. This allows the operator to fully control all functionality of the press from a single location.
The presses are equipped with X-Rite IntelliTrax full-sheet automatic scanning spectrophotometers. This device compares the printed sheet to defined standards, providing the operator with information to control the press and maintain color consistency.

Press-maintained data files from previously-run jobs, as well as the plate-density data from the plateroom, assists the operator in presetting the inker controls for a smooth and efficient start-up.

Printing Equipment Heidelberg Speedmaster 102’s:

Press 1: 10 colors, plus coater and perfector.

Press 2: 10 colors, plus coater and perfector.

Press 3: 7 colors, plus coater. This press, a Model XL 105, is designed for high speed

Press 4: 7 colors, plus coater. This press, a Model CD, is designed for high speed

Press 5: 8 colors, plus perfector. The press is designed to print with UV-curable inks, and is equipped with electronic controls. In line with the press is a Dreissig bronzing system.

Press 6: 8 colors, plus coater and perfector. The press is designed to print with UV-curable inks and coatings, and is equipped with electronic controls. In line with the press is a Dreissig bronzing system.

Press 7: 6-color, plus coater, perfector and CPC I controls.

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