Quantum 1500SP


The Quantum 1500SP is a servo-driven, variable-size, blanket-to-blanket, perfecting web press designed for heatset or UV applications in the commercial, direct mail and specialty printing markets. At speeds up to 1500 fpm, this flexible commercial web boasts sheetfed print quality, but with paper savings and throughput of web offset technology.
The Quantum 1500SP assures unparalleled performance by maintaining print quality at ALL speeds, providing superior reliability through programmed maintenance, unique unit accessibility and exceptional ease of operation. The 1500SP features heavy-duty construction with rugged 2 1/4” thick steel side frames, large tie-bar connections and a frame rail design that results in a vibration-free platform. Helical gearing accelerates smoothly to high-speed with precise registration. Coupled with the state-of-the-art SCCS operating control system, the 1500SP provides lineshaft or servo shaftless technology for the print units and all other functional units for maximum configuration flexibility and seamless integration.

The 1500SP is an ideal alternative to the 28” or 40” sheetfed four color process market for run lengths as low as 5,000 - reducing manufacturing cost per thousand by 30-50 percent. The Quantum 1500SP’s versatility, as compared to the traditional fixed-sized perfecting webs where throughput and high utilization are necessary to maximize profits, can be leveraged to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The press can produce both short grain products, 17 3/4” cut-off, and long grain products, 22 3/4” cut-off simply by using inserts sized for each format. Furthermore, if 17 1/2” or 17 1/4” is a better repeat size and reduces paper waste per impression, that size can be purchased instead. Additional insert sizes can be purchased at any time, as market needs change.

The Quantum 1500SP is designed to produce high quality signature products which can be supplied in various configurations, e.g. with former, plow, jaw and chop folds in a variety of finished sizes. Sheeted products are available in cut-offs from 7” to 28”. Web widths are available from 21” to 38 1/2”.


The 1500SP incorporates Quantum’s advanced technology and introduces a commercial variable format to the heatset web market. The versatility of utilizing different drying systems such as heatset or UV, variable print insert sizes from 17” to 28”, press widths from 21” to 38 1/2”, lineshaft or shaftless and variable sized finishing units (such as signature folders, gluers, etc.) provides one of the most flexible print solutions available today.

PERFECTOR PRINTING UNIT
  • Ink Train
    4-Ink Form Rollers
    Over 200” of Linear Ink Storage
    IQ Convertible Inker Design for Light to Heavy Coverage
    4-Specially Configured Chilled Vibrators
  • 4-Cylinder Print Repeats from 17” to 28”
  • Web Widths from 21” to 38 1/2”
  • Motorized Programmable Ductor,
    Ink and Water Balance Controls
  • Direct Drive Feature
  • 360-Degree Circumferential Register with Auto Zero
  • Independent Unit Drive
  • Night Latch with Motorized Water Control
  • Automatic Ink Train & Blanket Wash Up
  • Make-Ready Adjustments without Paper Waste