The Heidelberg Printmaster GTO 52 series is a widely-used conventional lithographic production printing press. Here are some key features of the GTO 52:
- Simple-to-adjust Feeder: The single-sheet feeder is flexible and easy to adjust.
- Integrated Pre-loading Device: Ensures smooth sheet handling.
- Sheet Monitoring: Electropneumatic monitoring detects missing, misaligned, and cocked sheets.
- Dampening System: Features an alcohol-free, continuous-film dampening system.
- High-Volume Inking: The inking system has a storage capacity six times the maximum printed surface area.
- Laser-Slit Ink Fountain Blade: Optimizes inking in 16 zones without side effects.
- Impression Cylinders: Anodized impression cylinders with replaceable jackets for perforating.
The GTO 52 is known for its reliability and versatility, allowing for one or two colors in a single pass, with the option to print additional colors through multiple passes. It’s a workhorse in the 36 x 52 cm format, making it a popular choice for commercial printing