Specifications :

1 Maximum speed 70,000 c.p.h

2 Pages per web (broadsheet) 8
3 Web width 1400 mm (55.12 inches)

4 Cut off lengths

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546, 560, 578 mm (21 /2, 22 & 22 /4 inches)
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4-plate wide Single Circumference Tower Press
5 Print unit modules. H type
6 Plate lock-up. Narrow gap, toolless.
7 Blanket lock-up. Microgap (metal back blankets)
8 Drive Multi-motor drive (one AC Servo Motor per two couples, folder, draw
rollers etc); shaftless, electronic motor synchronization
9 Reel splicer : max. diameter 1270 mm (50 inches)
10 Folder 2:3:3 Jaw Folder - Single or double delivery
11 Data management PLC Based

12300
4000

40360

SMARTLINE is subject to continuous upgradation resulting from ongoing research and developement and practical experiences gained. Therefore, in the interest of the customers we reserve the
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right to modify the specifications, features and technical data without notice. Only the specifications while confirming the order shall be binding.
SMARTLINE is a registered trademark of Manugraph India Ltd. Technology in Print
Versatile 4 x 1 Tower Press Reel splicer (OEM supply) Central Console

MANUGRAPH introduces SMARTLINE, the new 8-page The fully automatic reel splicer provided is easy to
Newspaper press, which promises a variety of cost operate and maintains constant web tension at all
effective solutions with basic focus on high productivity and speeds.
improved efficiency.
Max. splicing speed : 14.5 m/s. (2850 fpm)
SMARTLINE, featuring single circumference plate cylinder
and double circumference blanket cylinder both in double Max. web width : 1720 mm (67.7 inches)
width, offers high flexibility for page counts, with low
production cost. Max. roll dia. : 1270 mm (50 inches)

The press can print the same number of pages as a double Min. roll dia for splicing : 450 mm (17.7 inches)

circumference plate cylinder press, yet with half the number

Core dia : 76 mm (3 inches)
of plates. The complete tower has two operating levels for
easy manoeuvarability of press operations.
Max. roll weight : 1700 Kgs.

Features at a Glance :
MANUGRAPH Press Management
l H type construction with vertical web lead
System (MPS)
l Bearerless plate and blanket cylinders, mounted on The central console has operating switches for all
3-race bearings press drive functions, and color touch-screen operator
Manugraph Press Management System (MPS) is
a centralized control system for prepress, press and interface from where all print units can be accessed
l Toolless plate lockup & microgap blanket lockup
postpress. System controls production as well as and controlled, both in auto and manual mode.
l 10-roller film type Inking system
inking, dampening and register.
Functions provided on touch screen are,
l Swing down ink fountain for faster make ready
Features of MPS :
l 3-roller spray dampening system - Main machine menu operations i.e. Ink, water,
color, web tension, machine speed, web threa-
l Close loop register system - Production configuration selection
ding etc.
l Shaftless infeed and outfeed rollers in Tower - Web threading selection and control
- Display of selected menus and their status.
l Motorised bustle wheels to control fan out
- Pagination / color selection
l Even or odd number of sections with different page - ManuColor ink zone settings.
counts - Ink presetting
- Reel splicer online data.
l 2-page increments for all types of products
- Log book generation as MIS data
- Registration control.
l 2:3:3 folder for output upto 96 pages tabloid
Selected data and desired settings can be entered in
l PLC controlled operating system - Spray dampening control.
MPS system, loaded to central console and passed
l Field-bus pneumatic system on to press accordingly for production run. - Fault diagnostic / alarms and maintenance.

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Double Delivery 2:3:3 Jaw Folder Modular unit designs
The double delivery Pin type Jaw Folder for The printing units are of H type design and can be

SMARTLINE is designed with cylinder ratio 2:3:3 to configured either as full or half tower, for printing 4/4,
2 x 2/2 or 3 x 1/1 color as per requirements.
offer all the benefits of cylinders with equal segments.
The high-speed Folder can handle 12 webs. The The units are of rugged construction with box type side

folding quality is enhanced due to big folding cylinder wall on drive side and plain side wall on operating side,
made from high grade cast iron. Arch and reverse arch
diameter. Further mechanisms like conveyor belts on
cylinders with two operating levels provide optimal
folding cylinder, specially coated jaws on gripper
accessibility and reduced paper path.
cylinder etc. improve the folding accuracy.
The high output speed is supported with cutting edge
Make ready time is drastically reduced due to features
automation reducing make-ready time considerably.
like : Automatic blanket washing units are available as an
- Central adjustment of folding jaws as per option.
product thickness. Shaftless motor drive for every two print couples
- On-the-run phasing of bucket wheel, cylinder facilitates simultaneous plate changes at different
diameter increment facility & fold adjustment locations. Shaftless infeed and outfeed rollers for
facility. each web aid perfect register at all speeds. All
- Motorized conveyor for setting desired copy shaftless motors are synchronised through virtual
spacing. master scheme.

- Shaftless driven draw rollers, RTF & 2

nd
Fold, Precision Cylinders
which maintain uniform tension at all speeds. The double circumference blanket cylinders and single
It is possible to pass webs from both formers circumference plate cylinders are made of stainless
simultaneously to their respective folders to get a steel material. Cylinders are dynamically balanced to

double delivery, or alternatively you can have a single high level of accuracy. Narrow gap plate and blanket
cylinders reduce vibrations and eliminate streaks.
combined delivery by directing webs from both
formers to a chosen folder. Plate cylinders have narrow gap toolless lock up,
which facilitates fast and easy plate changes.
High reliability, long service life, reduced mainte-
Adjustable register wedges in plate cylinders ensure
nance; easy handling and high user-friendliness are
quick plate lock-up in true register. And microgap
the key characteristics of the Folder. Extra accessories include bay-window, insertion
staggered-slot blanket cylinders minimise print-free
decks and double decks to support an even broader margin. The press uses metal back blankets. Metal
Superstructure
choice of production options. The double deck back blanket changing is simple, faster and more
The superstructure on SMARTLINE combines enables the web to be guided to left or the right side convenient than conventional blankets
flexibility, convenient web handling and fast make over the former without repositioning the turner bar, To achieve the best printing quality at all speeds, the
ready with easy access. which further reduces changeover time. The page cylinders are mounted in play-free 3-race bearings
The slitters on the draw rollers slit the web into ribbons count for the individual signature can be adjusted which offer benefits like high radial rigidity, very low
and the ribbons are monitored by photo-electric quickly and easily. Additional options like balloon friction and perfect axial displacement.
sensors, while they are guided to the RTF via air blown former, third fold, cross perforation, longitudinal Three-race bearings assure high print quality
turner bars. The turner bar positions can be preset perforation, gluing and stitching offer more flexibility in throughout the service life of the pressline. This
from central console. production. bearing technology makes sure that the forces
released by the blanket cylinder slot upon impression
are optimally transmitted to the side frames and
thereon to the ground.

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Inking System Print Unit Modules: a world of possibilities
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The 10-roller ink train of SMARTLINE has two form
4 Arch and reverse arch cylinder geometry employed in SMARTLINE for short web paths, with remotely operated anti
rollers of differing diameters, two rilsan coated 5 9 fanout devices, ensures perfect register. With a single web, the H-H tower configuration delivers 4-color printing on
oscillating distributors and a pneumatically operated 4 each side of the web. Alternatively, upto 3 webs can be passed for printing single color on either surface of the web.
An H module could either be used for printing 2 webs with single color back to back, or a single web with 2 color
swing down ink duct, besides distributor rollers.
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ManuColor : ManuColor is the remote ink control
system of Manugraph and is a standard feature of
6 6 With provision of ink silencing, individual H unit or H over H tower can be used for printing 2/1, 4/1 or 4/2 color

SMARTLINE. The ink keys can be remotely controlled

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from the central console of ManuColor. Alternatively,

remote Ink Control Systems from auxiliary suppliers
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can be incorporated. Manucolor is CIP3 compatible
for ink key presetting.

As the ink blade is laser-cut, most accurate zonal

control of ink is ensured.
1. Ink duct 2. Duct roller

Each ink train has a pneumatically operated washing 3. Film roller 4. Distributor roller

device, which saves manpower and time. Individual 5. Oscillating roller 6. Form roller

ink trains can be silenced pneumatically from central 7. Plate cylinder 8. Blanket cylinder
control console for printing 4/1 or 4/2 color. Water 9. Roller washing device
cooled oscillating rollers are provided optionally.
Ink agitator and ink levelling systems are provided
optionally, too.

Dampening System 1
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SMARTLINE employs fast reacting 3-roller spray
dampening system with spray bars made up of eight
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individually controlled spray nozzles, with tracking
facility for optimum ink water balance.
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The following facilities are offered from central
console : Automatic storage of individual dampening
curves for each printing unit (with manual over-riding
facility), individual nozzle adjustment, password 1. Dampening roller 2. Chrome oscillating roller
protection etc. 3. Damp. form roller 4. Plate cylinder Webbing-up

5. Blanket cylinder 6. Spray bar

A high-speed webbing-up system from paster to folder helps thread web into the press automatically. Web is held
in a special magnetic foil and hooked to a snake type chain. This controls white waste and improves make ready
time substantially. Preset, flexible route-change facility helps the operator while webbing up to suit production
requirements.

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