The Commander CL has been the most successful 4/2 four-high tower press in the mid and top performance classes since its market launch in autumn 2011. The Commander CL (= Classic) features user-friendly H-type printing units and its intelligent modular construction allows the press to be customised to meet the individual needs. Alongside standard manual plate changing this press is available with optional automatic or semi-automatic plate changing for faster makeready, and can also easily be upgraded at a later date. This equates in investment security and the flexibility necessary to meet changing production demands. Other benefits include short set-up and washing cycles, easy maintenance, an optimised operating concept with clear displays, and minimal production costs. What is more, the Commander CL is engineered for variable web widths and can be extended with hot-air dryers. Further options include fast presetting via PressNet and single-button start-up and run-down via EasyStart and EasyClean-up.

Just like the high-end Commander CT, the Commander CL boasts cutting-edge inking-unit technology with three forme rollers for a first-class print. The compact four-high web press whose H-type units stand a mere 2.75 metres (less than 10 feet) high is available as 4/2, 4/1 and 6/2 configurations. Depending on the format selected, the press has a maximum output of 90,000cph. There is a choice of cut-offs from 450 to 630mm (17.7 – 24.8in) and the maximum web width is 1,730mm (68.1in). Practical automation modules such as automatic or semi-automatic plate changers and RollerTronic automatic roller locks cut makeready times and production costs. With the automatic system, the changing sequence is completed in just three minutes with no further manual intervention. RollerTronic automatic roller locks reduce maintenance input at the printing couple. Its proven superstructure design, automatically convertible jaw folders, cutting-edge Pastomat reelstands with the possibility of automated reel logistics via Patras and additional modules make the Commander CL a high-tech press. Other options for enhancing production flexibility include skip slitters, ribbon stitchers, length gluing units, length/cross perforators (Zip’n’Buy) and a four-page centre spread capability (Superpanorama). ErgoTronic consoles with touch screen operation and the possible integration into the printing plant’s workflow via PressNet help optimise production sequences and maximise press performance.