General availability of Heidelberg Web Systems heatset web offset presses, including M130, M500, V30, Mercury, Web 8, and Web 16 models used in commercial printing, publication work, retail inserts, direct mail, and catalog production. These presses are known for excellent print quality, robust engineering, efficient makereadies, and modular configurations.
Systems may include full press lines with splicers, printing units, dryers, chill rolls, webs, folders, inline finishing, and advanced automation packages. Heidelberg’s heatset presses—including the versatile Web 8 platform and the high-volume Web 16 series—are well regarded for tight registration, consistent color, and reliable long-run production across a wide range of substrates.
These presses are ideal for commercial printers seeking proven, serviceable heatset capacity with flexibility for different formats and production requirements.
HEIDELBERG WEB SYSTEMS – COMMERCIAL HEATSET WEB PRESSES
Models: M130, M500, V30, Mercury, Web 8, Web 16
Application: Commercial printing, retail inserts, catalogs, direct mail, publications
TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS (VARIES BY MODEL)
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Units: 4–8 printing units (single or double circumference)
Web Widths:
- Web 8: ~22"–26"
- Web 16: ~35"–38"
- M130/M500/V30/Mercury: ~36"–38"
Cutoffs:
- Web 8: Shorter-grain commercial cutoffs (approx. 17"–22")
- Web 16: Standard 22"–24.5"+ heatset cutoffs
- M130/M500: 22.75"–24-13/16" typical
Speed Range: ~30,000–60,000 iph depending on model
SUBSTRATE RANGE
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Lightweight coated (LWC)
SC grades
Text/cover grades for catalogs
Certain models support microflute and uncoated grades
PRESS SYSTEMS
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Splicers: Heidelberg, Contiweb
Dryers: Heidelberg or third-party heatset dryers
Chills: 2–3 roll chill sections
Inking: Motorized roller inking systems
Dampening: Film or brush dampening
Register: Closed-loop register & tension control
Folders:
- Web 8: Compact folder designs for short-grain formats
- Web 16: High-volume folders (JF/TF styles)
- M130: JF130/JF-style
- M500: JF44
- V30: JF35 and high-volume folder options
- Mercury: Compact commercial folder units
INLINE OPTIONS
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Inline perforators
Slitters
Plow folds
Roll-to-sheet capability
Stackers & delivery lines
APPLICATIONS
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Magazines
Retail inserts
Catalogs
Direct mail components
Publication & commercial print
• Heidelberg M130, M500, V30, Mercury, Web 8, Web 16
• 4–8 printing units depending on model
• Single-web or double-web configurations
• Heidelberg or Contiweb splicers
• Heatset dryers and chill rolls
• Web guides, tension systems, register controls
• Inking/dampening systems
• Folders for 8-page to 32-page formats depending on platform
• Pinless/collect folders (varies by model)
• Inline slitters, perforators, sheeters, and plowfold systems
• Motorized presets and automated changeover options
• Shaftless or central-drive press configurations
• Compatible with inline finishing solutions
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