RMGT offset technology eliminates the "profitability gap" by combining high-speed mechanical output with LED-UV instant curing. We focus on the RMGT 9 and 7 series to provide 8-up and 6-up efficiencies, while our smaller series presses offer a low-footprint entry into high-quality offset production.
RMGT Series Comparison: Strategic Capacity
1. RMGT 9 Series (8-up Efficiency) The 9 series allows shops to produce 8-up A4-size printing at a significantly lower cost of entry and operation than traditional 40-inch presses.
- Cost Efficiency: By utilizing a 37-inch format, the 9 series reduces plate costs by approximately 20% compared to 40-inch systems while maintaining 8-up imposition.
- Peak Throughput: The RMGT 970ST delivers 16,000 sheets per hour (sph) with a maximum sheet size of 25.59" x 37.99".
- Instant Curing: Integrated LED-UV technology enables immediate finishing and eliminates the 24-hour drying time required by traditional oil-based inks.
- Labor Automation: Smart RPC (Simultaneous Plate Changer) reduces makeready time to under 3 minutes, allowing a single operator to manage high-mix job queues.
2. RMGT 7 Series (High-Mix Productivity) The 7 series is the industrial workhorse for the 23" x 31" format, optimized for high-volume commercial and specialty work.
- Production Speed: Reaches up to 16,000 sph with heavy-duty construction designed for 24/7 operation.
- Substrate Versatility: Handles stock thicknesses up to 0.031", providing the mechanical stability required for heavy cardstocks and specialty substrates.
- Color Control: Closed-loop spectrophotometers maintain Delta-E consistency throughout long runs, reducing manual density adjustments.
3. RMGT Small Format (3 and 5 Series) For shops with space constraints or shorter run requirements, these presses provide offset quality with a digital-like footprint.
- RMGT 5 Series: Delivers 15,000 sph in a 14.76" x 20.47" format, utilizing high-end automation from the larger series.
- RMGT 3 Series: An A3-size portrait press requiring only 3.8 square meters of floor space, capable of 10,000 sph for economical multi-color work.
Solving Offset Failure Points
Q: How does the RMGT 9 series impact the bottom line compared to a 40-inch press? A: The RMGT 9 series offers a "Symmetrically Scaled" 8-up format that reduces total cost of ownership. Beyond the lower initial capital investment, shops realize a 20% reduction in plate costs and significantly lower power consumption, as the LED-UV lamps and press motors are scaled for the 37-inch sheet rather than the oversized 40-inch sheet.
Q: What is the primary cause of "ghosting" and how is it mitigated? A: Mechanical ghosting is typically caused by uneven ink transfer on the rollers. RMGT utilizes double-diameter impression and transfer cylinders to provide superior sheet stability and consistent ink-water balance, effectively neutralizing image interference.
Q: Can offset remain competitive against B2 digital for short runs? A: Yes. With RMGT’s automated plate changing and LED-UV curing, the "crossover point" where offset becomes more profitable than digital has moved. For jobs exceeding 1,500–2,000 impressions, the lower cost of offset plates and ink yields higher margins than digital click-based models.
Technical Specification Matrix
|
Feature |
RMGT 3 Series |
RMGT 7 Series |
RMGT 9 Series (970) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Max Speed |
10,000 sph |
16,000 sph |
16,000 sph |
|
Max Sheet Size |
17.72" x 13.39" |
23.62" x 31.02" |
25.59" x 37.99" |
|
Max Thickness |
0.016" |
0.031" |
0.024" |
|
Plate Costs |
Lowest |
Standard 6-up |
20% Lower than 40" |
Critical Risk Assessment
While the RMGT 9 series provides the most efficient 8-up production, shops must evaluate their typical sheet utilization; if the majority of work is 6-up or smaller, the 7 series may offer better mechanical longevity, especially if primarily used for thicker stock, due to its heavier frame construction. The 3 and 5 series are excellent for entering the offset market but lack the extreme automation speeds of the 7 and 9 series, which can lead to labor inefficiencies on runs exceeding 20,000 impressions.
