Technology

Web offset printing
Web offset is a form of offset printing in which a continuous paper roll is fed through the printing press and a folder is used to cut and fold the printed paper. Printing units are installed in various combinations to achieve desired pagination and color requirements. This form of printing is generally used for bulk printing of newspapers, books, periodicals etc and is extremely popular for its cost advantage over its competing technologies. In this form of printing, image from the plate is transferred to the blanket, which in turn transfers the image to the paper. Printing on both sides of paper is possible with web offset printing.

Motorization: The motorization is provided for running circumference register and side lay register for whole machine along with motorized compensator on folder for each printing machine. Independent control of each motor is provided on the central control desk for remote operation. Also, it becomes integral part of the system in case auto registration control motorization is an option in prakash presses.

Pneumatics: Pneumatic on/ off controls are provided for ink, dampening, and impression cylinder. Having this system saves lot of time and paper wastage as master control is provided on the central control desk for remote operation. Pneumatic is an option is prakash presses.

Remote inking: Prakash offers highly efficient remote inking system for its printing units. Each system comprise of 24 segments of the ink fountain, individually driven by its own digitablly controlled motor. Individual segments are leak free and move linearly to the ink fountain roller. The ink flow control is done from a centralized computerized console. State-of-the-art software and electronics provide unmatched precision, accuracy and speed in controlling and pre-setting ink fountains. Remote Ink Control System leads to a huge savings in time and money as its background memory provides for setting the next job while the current job is running.

Automatic Reel Changer (Splicer): ARC can be supplied with the press or retrofitted replacing existing reel feeding units to boost production and for better print quality. Dancing roller system holds web tension constant, even during splicing. Control system attached to disc brake ensures tension in paper web is constantly held at pre-set valve, irrespective of reel size and web speed.