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State of California Bid Specification Pickles 8950-4315C, Rev A

FAU18-89-135

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Attachment 4 State of California Bid Specification Offset Forms Web Press 77-60

7760-BS-0209011

SCOPE

This document sets forth the minimum performance requirements pertaining to the Offset Forms Web Press which shall fulfill the needs, desired operating objectives, and operating environment of the Office of State Publishing (OSP). DGS/OSP has been mandated to provide printing services to all California State Departments as requested pursuant to Government Code 14850.

APPLICABLE LAWS and INDUSTRY STANDARDS Specifications, standards and regulations referenced in this document in effect on the opening of the invitation for bid (IFB) form a part of this specification standards and codes referenced in this document in effect on the opening of the Invitation For Bid (IFB) form a part of this specification.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The required Forms Web Press shall be comprised of the following sub-systems with the features, performing capabilities, and functions. It shall have at minimum but not limited to

1.1 UNWIND/INFEED UNIT

1.1.1 Buff splice made at zero speed while press is running

1.1.2 Dual chain electric hoist

1.1.3 Two minimum pneumatic fore shafts for 3-inch internal diameter cores

1.1.4 Pneumatic brakes

1.1.5 Emergency stop

1.1.6 Direct roll loading for upper and lower roll positions

1.1.7 Bi-directional unwind capability

1.1.8 Web tension adjustable while running

1.1.9 Automatic carriage locking for web up

1.1.10 Automatic cores shaft engage/disengage

1.1.11 Splicers include Splice warning alarm

1.1.12 Auto-stop upon web break

1.1.13 Digital readout that displays web speed and footage

1.1.14 Must utilize 50-inch diameter max capable roll stands

1.1.15 Integrated splicer to utilize manual or automatic roll loading

1.1.16 Integrated blown air and vacuum web cleaner with a filter to collect web dust ahead of printing

1.1.17 Anti-static device to eliminate static charges in the material

1.1.18 Unwind speed ≥ 1,200 fpm

1.1.19 Integrated electronically controlled infeed for constant web tension

1.1.20 Automatic web guide control

1.2 PRINTING UNITS

1.2.1 Eight (8) print units with two (2) different-size cassettes (17” and 22” cassettes)

1.2.2 Single- and double-sided printing at speed ≥ 1,200 ft/min with two turn bars

1.2.3 Three (3) or more oscillating rollers per print unit

1.2.4 Rubber rollers suitable for conventional Ink, UV, and metal pigment inks

1.2.5 Dampening unit with chrome/stainless steel roller

1.2.6 Programmable ink and water curves

1.2.7 Fully automatic roller washing unit that also cleans the duct roller

1.2.8 Fully automatic separation roller for web and rubber blanket during washing, inking, and plate change

1.2.9 Automatic inking closed loop color

1.2.10 Gearbox with oil bath lubrication and circulation pump

1.2.11 Max. Web width up to 20.5” or wider

1.2.12 Ink agitators for use with metallic pigment and UV inks

1.2.13 Print on a full range of substrates: uncoated, coated, adhesive label, and sticker stocks, with a minimum thickness of #14 NCR and maximum of 100# Tag paper

1.2.14 Minimum of 19.5” Print width

1.2.15 Variable repeat lengths

1.2.16 ± 3mm lateral register operated by remote control

1.2.17 Must hold registration at 1/64” or better

1.2.18 Remote ink control

1.2.19 Automatic zero (0) point setting

1.2.20 Automatic plate and blanket register system

1.2.21 0.24 inch or less non-print area (plate gap)

1.2.22 Utilizes standard offset and CTP plates

1.2.23 Ability to store press settings in the press database for future repeat orders

1.2.24 Tool-less cassette changes

1.3 VIDEO MONITORING SYSTEM/REGISTER CONTROL

1.3.1 High-resolution PC-based camera system (RGB-1024 x 768 pixels minimum) for top and bottom view

1.3.2 Image display monitor ≥ 9” x 7” field of view

1.3.3 Zoom options

1.3.4 Allows detailed viewing across the web, with memory and gallery functions

1.3.5 Remote register control

1.3.6 .004-inch-measuring accuracy color register

1.3.7 .01-inch-measuring accuracy cut of register

1.3.8 Front-to-back register controlled by evaluation of cylinder

1.3.9 Register controlled in circumferential as well as lateral and carried out as a block adjustment

1.4 UV INK DRYING SYSTEM

1.4.1 5 LED lamp system

1.4.2 Water-cooled

1.4.3 Hot air extraction that ensures a constant lamp temperature

1.4.4 Heat exchanger including connections to UV lamp substructures

1.4.5 Lamp #1 positioned after print unit 2 or 3, Lamp #2 after unit 2 or 3, Lamps #3, #4, #5, and 6 after print unit 6

1.5 VARIABLE DATA/BARCODE INKJET SYSTEM

1.5.1 Ability to apply sequential and variable numbering to the top side and bottom side of the form at press speed

1.5.2 Ability to apply a sequential and variable barcode to the top side and bottom side of the form at press speed

1.5.3 Remotely programmable

1.5.4 Ability to apply QR codes at press speed

1.5.5 Able to utilize red, black, or other offset PMS inks

1.6 BUSINESS FORMS PROCESSING MODULE

1.6.1 Able to apply the full range of running and litho-perfs inline

1.6.2 Able to punch the full range of business form line holes (standard and custom sizes and locations)

1.6.3 Two (2) positions for cross perf cylinders with auto engage/disengage the system

1.6.4 Manual fine-tuning of circumferential register of cross perf cylinders

1.6.5 Confetti receiving bin

1.6.6 Pneumatic locking of press modules

1.6.7 360-degree register adjustment

1.6.8 Droplet lubrication unit

1.6.9 Dual servo-drive motors

1.6.10 Web break sensor-equipped

1.6.11 Computer-controlled width adjustment of line holes, perf length, and pull wheel holders

1.6.12 Electro-magnetically activated cross perf cylinders

1.6.13 Ability to produce continuous fanfold forms of sizes 3.5” min.– 15” max.

1.6.14 Ability to ribbon slit up to four (4) inches of the web at left and right sides of the web

1.7 SHEETER/ZIGZAG FOLDER

1.7.1 Moveable scissor-type slitter sheeter with fan-shaped delivery onto the transport belt.

1.7.2 Automatic and manually adjustable de-curler to reduce paper curl when nearing the end of a roll, Zig Zag folder

1.7.3 Central cut is used to cut out a strip in the longitudinal direction in the middle of the web

1.7.4 Edge-trimming scissor cut

1.7.5 Vacuum traction roller

1.7.6 Sheeting lengths of 4 inches–12 inches

1.7.7 Max edge trim width >0.590 inches on both sides

1.7.8 Up to 2 slitter systems for three (3) stream output

1.8 HIGH-PILE BATCHER STACKER

1.8.1 High-pile delivery unit stacks sheets of paper on a mobile dolly

1.8.2 Full dolly must be replaced by an empty one without having to stop the machine

1.8.3 Batcher and high-pile delivery to be set on rails for easy relocation

1.8.4 Paper jogger to utilize electromagnet

1.8.5 Lifting table to allow temporary interruption of feed

1.8.6 Stopper to allow time to change package

1.8.7 Central partition for two-stream production

1.8.8 Guide for long sheets

1.8.9 Four (4) brake wheels or 6 for triple stream

1.8.10 Two (2) dollies for stacking

1.9 AUTO TURRET REWINDER

1.9.1 Rewinds printed material back onto a roll

1.9.2 Bi-directional winding

1.9.3 Rewind motor speed driven by speed signal coming from the press

1.9.4 Rewinder to match the speed of the press with no slowdowns

1.9.5 Ability to split one single roll into two streams

1.9.6 Web-break detectors at roll stand, infeed, between each print unit, tilt box, processing unit, sheeter, and rewinder

1.9.7 Automatic tension control

1.9.8 Max rewind speed ≥ 1,200 fpm

1.10 DIE CUTTING

1.10.1 Die-cutting attachment

1.11 FULL BLEED VARIABLE PRINT INKJET SYSTEM

1.11.1 Full bleed variable print inkjet system

QUALITY ASSURANCE

After installation, OSP staff shall perform acceptance testing with the pass/fail criteria defined in Section 10 Installation and Acceptance of SOW (Exhibit A). Details of installation, acceptance schedule and handling of equipment in case after rejection by OSP are outlined in the SOW.

REFERENCE BRAND

Referenced Offset Forms Web Press - DG Press model number# DG-Vision-520, 8 Color or comparable image1.emf