Heidelberg and Komori Results: China Orders Double as the Replacement Window Opens2026/9/11 8:03:06In September 2026 the two offset equipment leaders, Heidelberg and Komori, reported their latest quarterly results. Against a general decline in Europe and North America, China was the only growth engine: Heidelberg booked EUR 16 million more new ord...
MAN Roland ROLAND 700 Air Pump and Filter Service Guide: From Stable Air to Safe Restart2026/9/11 7:06:28Summary: Sheet separation at the feeder, sheet suction at the delivery and several auxiliary functions on a MAN Roland ROLAND 700 all depend on a stable, dry and clean air supply. This guide covers the high-pressure air pump, vacuum filters, pressure...
Used Heidelberg, MAN Roland or Komori: Comparing Classic Models and Matching Them to Your Order Mix2026/9/10 8:06:38In the used offset market, Heidelberg, MAN Roland and Komori dominate buyer shortlists. Their supply stability, parts availability and depreciation curves differ markedly, so matching a model to your order mix and budget beats comparing prices alone....
Water in an Offset Press Air Filter Bowl: Diagnosing Drains, Dryers and Slow Pneumatic Operation2026/9/8 7:05:07Published: 2026-09-08 | Technical topic: moisture in compressed air and pneumatic faults on offset presses. Repeated water accumulation requires tracing supply quality, branch piping and actuators. This is general diagnostic guidance; follow the spec...
Offset Press Central Lubrication Alarms: Diagnosing Oil Level, Distributors and Point Delivery2026/9/7 7:05:32Published: 2026-09-07 | Technical topic: centralized lubrication diagnosis on offset presses. Preserve the symptoms, isolate safely, verify each section and restart under controlled conditions. Distinguish faulty feedback from actual oil starvation. ...
KBA Drying System Faults: IR/UV Configuration Checks and Safe Restart Guide2026/9/7 7:05:29Published: 2026-09-07 | Technical topic: drying system diagnosis on KBA presses. When the drying system fails to heat up, dries insufficiently, raises delivery stack temperature abnormally, or the console option does not match, do not simply raise th...
KBA Main Drive Faults: Tripping, Overcurrent and Staged Restart Verification2026/9/6 7:11:04Published: 2026-09-06 | Technical topic: main drive fault diagnosis on KBA presses. A main drive that fails to start, trips during running, shows speed fluctuation or overcurrent alarms should not be handled by repeated resetting. Preserve the alarm ...
Uneven Anti-Setoff Powder: Diagnosing Nozzle Blockages and Powder Supply Faults2026/9/6 7:08:19Published: 2026-09-06 | Technical topic: Sheet-fed offset press anti-setoff powder diagnostics Local setoff on the reverse of sheets, repeated sticking at the same cross-sheet position, or heavy powder marks with poor protection do not justify immed...
How to Check Abnormal Blanket Tension on a Heidelberg Speedmaster CD102: From Registration Drift to Diagnosis2026/9/5 8:03:18Abnormal blanket tension on a Heidelberg Speedmaster CD102 can contribute to registration drift, pressure variation, slur or local print defects. Start by documenting when the drift appears and whether it follows a cylinder, blanket or paper conditio...
MAN Roland ROLAND 700 Daily Care and Planned Shutdown Inspection: Feeder, Dampening and Delivery2026/9/4 7:06:16A daily care routine helps a ROLAND 700 start cleanly and reduces avoidable stoppages. Inspect the feeder air path and sheet guides, clean the dampening system, check roller pressures and fountain-solution readings, and examine the delivery chain, gr...
