Used 2005 KBA RAPIDA RA205-6+L+T

2005 KBA Rapida RA205-6+L+T Large-Format Sheet-Fed Offset Printing Press with UV & Aqueous Coating

This 2005 KBA Rapida RA205-6+L+T sheet-fed offset printing press is a true large-format, high-capacity production press engineered for folding carton, packaging, POP, display, and specialty print applications. Featuring an exceptional 59.5” x 80.5” maximum sheet size and 58” x 80.5” maximum image area, this press delivers unmatched productivity for oversized formats and heavy substrates.

Configured as a 6-color press with inline UV and aqueous coating, the Rapida RA205 supports 16-point to 48-point board stock, with a 57.5” x 80” maximum stack size, making it ideal for high-value packaging and display graphics. KBA’s robust engineering and precision mechanics ensure stable sheet handling, accurate registration, and consistent print quality even at large sheet sizes.

The press is extensively equipped with advanced drying, coating, ink, and environmental control systems, including a Harris & Bruno LithoCoat aqueous coating system, Air Motion Systems UV curing units with five (5) interstation lamps and three (3) end-of-press lamps (total of eight UV lamps), and a Pierry PM1404 infrared curing system, allowing maximum flexibility across conventional, UV, and hybrid production workflows.

Additional systems include a Dust Control RAF500 dust collector, Technotrans Beta.C350RC ink management system, Baldwin Clean Liner washer system, Rietschle Thomas Air Center air handling system, and a Graphics Megatronic-S powder spray system, all contributing to improved press cleanliness, uptime, and print consistency.

Operator control and quality assurance are supported by the KBA Ergotronic control console, video monitoring, and a Lithec spectrometer densitometer, providing precise color measurement, real-time monitoring, and efficient job control.

With approximately 113 million impressions, this KBA Rapida RA205 large-format press represents a proven, production-ready solution for printers seeking oversized sheet capability, UV and aqueous coating, and heavy-board performance.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Manufacturer: KBA (Koenig & Bauer)
• Model: Rapida RA205-6+L+T
• Year: 2005
• Configuration: 6-Color Large-Format Sheet-Fed Offset Press
• Maximum Sheet Size: 59.5” x 80.5”
• Maximum Image Size: 58” x 80.5”
• Board Thickness: 16-pt to 48-pt
• Maximum Stack Size: 57.5” x 80”
• Coating: Harris & Bruno LithoCoat Aqueous Coating System (Model HBB2-V5KB7035S)
• UV Drying: Air Motion Systems UV Units (5 Interstation + 3 EOP Lamps; Total 8)
• Infrared Drying: Pierry PM1404 IR Curing System (S/N 27618.1216)
• Ink System: Technotrans Beta.C350RC
• Wash System: Baldwin Clean Liner Washer (S/N 1135-6403)
• Dust Control: RAF500 Dust Collector (S/N 200896)
• Air Handling: Rietschle Thomas Air Center
• Powder Spray: Graphics Megatronic-S
• Controls: KBA Ergotronic Console with Video Monitoring
• Color Control: Lithec Spectrometer Densitometer
• Impressions: Approx. 113 million

This KBA Rapida RA205-6+L+T large-format offset printing press is an excellent opportunity for packaging and display printers seeking oversized format capability, UV and aqueous coating, heavy board handling, and industrial-grade reliability.