Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 102 Wins the "Ecology Press 2001" Award
05/15/2000
European Health and Safety Organizations Award Environmental
Certificate
The Speedmaster SM 102 sheetfed offset press from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) was awarded the "Emissions tested" environmental certificate at the international TPG printing technology fair in Paris. The certificate is awarded by the Berufsgenossenschaft Druck und Papier (Germany), the CNAMTS (France), the HSE (UK) and the CEFIC (Europe). The emission levels of the Speedmaster SM 102 were well below all legal thresholds - some measured emissions are not even 10 percent of the legally prescribed maximums. The machine was subjected to a comprehensive test program and a real-life customer order to check its levels of dust emissions, isopropyl alcohol emissions, evaporation of washup solutions, ink mist and noise.
Heidelberg's "total solution" combines low emissions with environmentally compliant, perfectly coordinated peripherals, since all modules stem from a single manufacturer. The Speedmaster SM 102 contains an integrated powder extractor, a powder spray device which applies powder to both sides, hydrophile water pan rollers and dampening form rollers for minimizing alcohol use in printing, a new alcohol measuring technology, automated, low-waste ink supply system, use of energy-saving water cooling, and optional centralized disposal and processing of washup solution.
"The Speedmaster SM 102 shows that high print quality can be combined with low print costs and environmentally compatible production", states Dr. Jürgen Rautert, Head of Heidelberg's Sheetfed Division. "Disposing of cleaners and the remains of ink is becoming an increasingly important cost factor in printshops. Our periphery concept is a comprehensive solution that significantly reduces the quantities of waste and, consequently, production wastage costs."
Heidelberg leads the way in environmentally compatible printing
Environmentally compatible production in the print media industry has long since been one of Heidelberg's key priorities. Supplying customers with environmentally compatible products and solutions is therefore one of its declared corporate objectives. It was back in 1994 when the world market leader began providing customers with regular information on environmental protection in the form of its "Druck & Umwelt" series of publications. Environmental protection also figures heavily in the syllabus of the Heidelberg Print Media Academy, Heidelberg's training center for the graphic arts industry. The certification of the Speedmaster 102 continues this long tradition. The integrated powder extractor was certified over a year ago. This in-house development was geared specifically to the needs of the Speedmaster SM 102 and CD 102 and was awarded the "Dust emissions tested" certificate by the health and safety organizations. The major advantage of powder extraction is that it cuts dust and powder emissions in the printroom by up to 80 percent. Heidelberg is a forerunner in environmental issues in the print industry. This applies to energy-saving water cooling of presses and alcohol-reduced printing processes (unveiled at drupa 1995). Further examples include adapting the washup systems to take biodegradable washup solutions (presented at drupa 1995), low-waste automated ink supply (available since Ipex 1998) and fully automatic, integrated washup solution recycling (drupa 2000). All these technologies have been integrated into the certified Speedmaster.
The advanced technology of the Speedmaster 102 has been graded as "environmentally friendly" by the German Environment Ministry. Low-interest environmental loans are available to German customers choosing to buy this machine. Several hundred Heidelberg customers have already made use of this benefit over the past year. Comparable programs are already in place in other countries such as the Netherlands.
European health and safety organizations
PowderStar
Powder spray solution with innovative nozzle geometries combines minimum powder consumption with consistent powder volume application. The PowderStar DuoPlus, for example, is able to spray print sheets simultaneously from above and below from very close distances. This cuts powder consumption by around 30 percent.
CleanStar
Excess powder particles and air-borne particles are extracted and collected in the enclosed delivery unit without impairing sheet travel. This cuts dust levels in the room air by around 80 percent.
DryStar
Power consumption can be cut by around 30 percent due to the use of cutting-edge carbon lamps in the intermediate dryer and the infinitely adjustable drying power which can be varied to suit specific formats. Filtering of the air expelled from the dryer also reduces particle levels in the print room and reduces the load on the environment.
AirStar
The central suction and blast-air supply for the printing press is regulated in line with consumption levels. This means that the supply of air is always matched to the press' operating status at any particular time. This cuts power consumption by up to 50 percent. The highly effective noise protection also reduces noise levels in the print room. The water-cooled version eliminates waste cooling air, there is no need to ensure a constant exchange of air and the print shop cuts heating costs.
ScrollStar
Use of a screw-type compressor and an air-cooling dryer means that compressed air can be generated entirely free of oil and condensation. Accommodating the compressor components in a sound-deadened console casing effectively cuts noise levels.
InkLine/InkLine Direct
Automatic ink metering and virtually complete emptying of the ink cartridges cut ink waste and thereby help cut disposal costs. The volume of ink remnants can be cut by around 70 percent. A self-locking valve means that even cartridges that have been opened can be reused after long periods of storage.
WashStar
After the blankets and impression cylinders have been washed, the soiled mixture of cleaner and water is extracted from the collecting pans, collected centrally and then recycled for washing the pans again.
EcoClean
The mixture of used water and cleaner is filtered with EcoClean and processed for re-use in the blanket/impression cylinder washup device. This can cut cleaner consumption levels by around 80 percent. What is more, there is no need to dispose of several thousands of liters of cleaner per year. A single EcoClean system can be designed for either a single press or for a complete print shop. With large-scale systems, it can also be installed in a separate room.
CombiStar
The combination of inking unit temperature control (CoolStar) and dampening solution processing (HydroStar) in a single cabinet or console casing guarantees optimum print conditions in every operating environment and also reduces waste.
Innovative alcohol measuring units such as AlcoSmart of IPASonic are also ideal for reducing alcohol levels in the printing process.
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail: hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com
The Speedmaster SM 102 sheetfed offset press from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) was awarded the "Emissions tested" environmental certificate at the international TPG printing technology fair in Paris. The certificate is awarded by the Berufsgenossenschaft Druck und Papier (Germany), the CNAMTS (France), the HSE (UK) and the CEFIC (Europe). The emission levels of the Speedmaster SM 102 were well below all legal thresholds - some measured emissions are not even 10 percent of the legally prescribed maximums. The machine was subjected to a comprehensive test program and a real-life customer order to check its levels of dust emissions, isopropyl alcohol emissions, evaporation of washup solutions, ink mist and noise.
Heidelberg's "total solution" combines low emissions with environmentally compliant, perfectly coordinated peripherals, since all modules stem from a single manufacturer. The Speedmaster SM 102 contains an integrated powder extractor, a powder spray device which applies powder to both sides, hydrophile water pan rollers and dampening form rollers for minimizing alcohol use in printing, a new alcohol measuring technology, automated, low-waste ink supply system, use of energy-saving water cooling, and optional centralized disposal and processing of washup solution.
"The Speedmaster SM 102 shows that high print quality can be combined with low print costs and environmentally compatible production", states Dr. Jürgen Rautert, Head of Heidelberg's Sheetfed Division. "Disposing of cleaners and the remains of ink is becoming an increasingly important cost factor in printshops. Our periphery concept is a comprehensive solution that significantly reduces the quantities of waste and, consequently, production wastage costs."
Heidelberg leads the way in environmentally compatible printing
Environmentally compatible production in the print media industry has long since been one of Heidelberg's key priorities. Supplying customers with environmentally compatible products and solutions is therefore one of its declared corporate objectives. It was back in 1994 when the world market leader began providing customers with regular information on environmental protection in the form of its "Druck & Umwelt" series of publications. Environmental protection also figures heavily in the syllabus of the Heidelberg Print Media Academy, Heidelberg's training center for the graphic arts industry. The certification of the Speedmaster 102 continues this long tradition. The integrated powder extractor was certified over a year ago. This in-house development was geared specifically to the needs of the Speedmaster SM 102 and CD 102 and was awarded the "Dust emissions tested" certificate by the health and safety organizations. The major advantage of powder extraction is that it cuts dust and powder emissions in the printroom by up to 80 percent. Heidelberg is a forerunner in environmental issues in the print industry. This applies to energy-saving water cooling of presses and alcohol-reduced printing processes (unveiled at drupa 1995). Further examples include adapting the washup systems to take biodegradable washup solutions (presented at drupa 1995), low-waste automated ink supply (available since Ipex 1998) and fully automatic, integrated washup solution recycling (drupa 2000). All these technologies have been integrated into the certified Speedmaster.
The advanced technology of the Speedmaster 102 has been graded as "environmentally friendly" by the German Environment Ministry. Low-interest environmental loans are available to German customers choosing to buy this machine. Several hundred Heidelberg customers have already made use of this benefit over the past year. Comparable programs are already in place in other countries such as the Netherlands.
European health and safety organizations
- Germany: Berufsgenossenschaft Druck und Papier e.V.
- United Kingdom: Health and Safety Executive
- France: Caisse Nationale de l'Assurance Maladie des Travialleurs Salariés - sécurité sociale
- Europe: European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic)
PowderStar
Powder spray solution with innovative nozzle geometries combines minimum powder consumption with consistent powder volume application. The PowderStar DuoPlus, for example, is able to spray print sheets simultaneously from above and below from very close distances. This cuts powder consumption by around 30 percent.
CleanStar
Excess powder particles and air-borne particles are extracted and collected in the enclosed delivery unit without impairing sheet travel. This cuts dust levels in the room air by around 80 percent.
DryStar
Power consumption can be cut by around 30 percent due to the use of cutting-edge carbon lamps in the intermediate dryer and the infinitely adjustable drying power which can be varied to suit specific formats. Filtering of the air expelled from the dryer also reduces particle levels in the print room and reduces the load on the environment.
AirStar
The central suction and blast-air supply for the printing press is regulated in line with consumption levels. This means that the supply of air is always matched to the press' operating status at any particular time. This cuts power consumption by up to 50 percent. The highly effective noise protection also reduces noise levels in the print room. The water-cooled version eliminates waste cooling air, there is no need to ensure a constant exchange of air and the print shop cuts heating costs.
ScrollStar
Use of a screw-type compressor and an air-cooling dryer means that compressed air can be generated entirely free of oil and condensation. Accommodating the compressor components in a sound-deadened console casing effectively cuts noise levels.
InkLine/InkLine Direct
Automatic ink metering and virtually complete emptying of the ink cartridges cut ink waste and thereby help cut disposal costs. The volume of ink remnants can be cut by around 70 percent. A self-locking valve means that even cartridges that have been opened can be reused after long periods of storage.
WashStar
After the blankets and impression cylinders have been washed, the soiled mixture of cleaner and water is extracted from the collecting pans, collected centrally and then recycled for washing the pans again.
EcoClean
The mixture of used water and cleaner is filtered with EcoClean and processed for re-use in the blanket/impression cylinder washup device. This can cut cleaner consumption levels by around 80 percent. What is more, there is no need to dispose of several thousands of liters of cleaner per year. A single EcoClean system can be designed for either a single press or for a complete print shop. With large-scale systems, it can also be installed in a separate room.
CombiStar
The combination of inking unit temperature control (CoolStar) and dampening solution processing (HydroStar) in a single cabinet or console casing guarantees optimum print conditions in every operating environment and also reduces waste.
Innovative alcohol measuring units such as AlcoSmart of IPASonic are also ideal for reducing alcohol levels in the printing process.
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail: hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com
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