Abstract: A coating device, comprising a supply roller having a first contact surface, and a counter-roller placed opposite the supply roller and a second contact surface substantially parallel to the first contact surface. The contact surfaces are at least a substrate width in width and maintain a mutual gap for receiving the substrate therein in contact with both contact surfaces. The supply roller and counter-roller are each rotatable about their central axis. A liquid is supplied to the supply roller. At least the contact surface of the supply roller or the counter-roller is axially adjustable along the central axis thereof. Adjusting means align an edge of the contact surface of the supply roller and the counter-roller with a side of the substrate. An opposite edge of the other of the supply roller and the counter-roller is aligned with an opposite side of the substrate.

Abstract: Variable format offset printing machine having a central impression cylinder The printing machine comprises a central impression cylinder (1) on which a web printable substrate (B) is supported and a plurality of printing stations arranged around the central impression cylinder (1). Each printing station comprises a blanket cylinder (2) of variable diameter, a plate cylinder (3) of variable diameter, and an offset inking unit (4). Said blanket cylinder (2), plate cylinder (3) and offset inking unit (4) are individually movable between respective withdraw positions and respective multiple working positions for different diameters of the blanket and plate cylinders (2, 3). At least one of said printing stations has the axis of the blanket cylinder (2) and the axis of the plate cylinder (3) comprised in an inclined first plane (P1) which does not comprise the axis of the central impression cylinder (1) at any of said multiple working positions for different diameters of the blanket and plate cylinders (2, 3).

Abstract: The printing machine has a central impression cylinder (1) on which a web printable substrate (B) is supported and a plurality of printing stations arranged around the central impression cylinder (1). Each printing station includes a blanket cylinder (2) of variable diameter, a plate cylinder (3) of variable diameter, and an offset inking unit (4). The blanket cylinder (2), plate cylinder (3) and offset inking unit (4) are individually movable between respective withdrawn positions and respective multiple working positions for different diameters of the blanket and plate cylinders (2, 3). At least one of the printing stations has the axis of the blanket cylinder (2) and the axis of the plate cylinder (3) in an inclined first plane (P1), which does not include the axis of the central impression cylinder (1) at any of the multiple working positions for different diameters of the blanket and plate cylinders (2, 3).

Abstract: The printing machine comprises a central impression cylinder (1) on which a web printable substrate (B) is supported and a plurality of printing stations arranged around the central impression cylinder (1). Each printing station comprises a blanket cylinder (2) of variable diameter, a plate cylinder (3) of variable diameter, and an offset inking unit (4). Said blanket cylinder (2), plate cylinder (3) and offset inking unit (4) are individually movable between respective withdraw positions and respective multiple working positions for different diameters of the blanket and plate cylinders (2, 3). At least one of said printing stations has the axis of the blanket cylinder (2) and the axis of the plate cylinder (3) comprised in an inclined first plane (P1) which does not comprise the axis of the central impression cylinder (1) at any of said multiple working positions for different diameters of the blanket and plate cylinders (2, 3).

Abstract: A printing cylinder for a printing machine or printing sleeve for forming a printing cylinder that includes a plurality of cups for forming a supporting inner structure of the printing cylinder or printing sleeve. Each cup includes a central disc, a radially outer edge, and a first conical surface part. The first conical surface part of one cup at least partially bears against an adjacent cup in order to form a connection between the one cup and the adjacent cup. The radially outer edges of the plurality of cups together define a substantially cylindrical surface.

Abstract: A method for producing a printing cylinder or a printing cylinder sleeve includes providing a plurality of cylindrical discs with an essentially cylindrical outside surface and respectively one central opening for positioning the cylindrical discs around a core, and machining the essentially cylindrical outside surfaces so that the cylindrical discs form a printing cylinder surface when mounted on the core. Prior to positioning the cylindrical discs around the core, the method includes machining at least one of the cylindrical discs to form at least one contact surface. The contact surface is machined precisely so that during the installation of the respective cylindrical disc around the core, the contact surface comes to rest parallel against a complementary formed surface of an adjacent element of the printing cylinder or printing cylinder sleeve. The method further includes positioning the cylindrical discs around the core and alternately joining the cylindrical discs.

Abstract: A printing cylinder for a printing machine or printing sleeve for forming a printing cylinder that includes a plurality of cups for forming a supporting inner structure of the printing cylinder or printing sleeve. Each cup includes a central disc, a radially outer edge, and a first conical surface part. The first conical surface part of one cup at least partially bears against an adjacent cup in order to form a connection between the one cup and the adjacent cup. The radially outer edges of the plurality of cups together define a substantially cylindrical surface.

Abstract: A printing cylinder or printing sleeve including an internal structure that is at least partially open and the internal structure defines a hollow space. A substantially liquid-tight cylindrical outer layer surrounds the internal structure and a coupling device couples a plate to the printing cylinder or printing sleeve. The coupling device is at least partially positioned in, on, or under the outer layer. An insert is supported by the internal structure and is arranged at least partially around or under the coupling device. The insert is constructed to impart strength to the coupling device.