The 66SD premiered at JGAS in Japan last month. It is based on the Drupa 2004-launched OL 75SD B2 press, which was also at the event.
"The 66SD is a downsized B2 press, so it can do anything a B2 can do, just in a smaller format," said UK operations director Mark Jennings.
It uses the same double diameter impression and transfer cylinders in the seven o'clock position as the 75SD, and can use 670x560mm and 650x550mm plates. It also has a similar number of automated makeready features.
The press is available in four to six colours as either a straight or convertible perfector, with high or semi-high pile deliveries. The model shown at the Sakurai UK event was a four-colour with semi-high pile delivery.
The top-of-the-range 66SD can handle 0.6mm-thick sheets and will be sold alongside the OL 66SI.
Meanwhile, Sakurai UK has shelved its plans to move into new 2m site, having struggled to track down a suitable premises.
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