Modular signature gathering machine with optional side stitching. Expandable from 8 to 24 stations.
Salient Features :
- Sturdy design incorporating latest safety features.
- PLC controlled system; Operations through touch screen panel.
- Offline gathering - Base model of 8 stations with delivery unit, expandable up to 24 stations.
- Manual feed station – In case the number of signatures on a particular job is more than the number of gathering stations, the remaining gathered signatures can be fed into the manual feed station.
- Suction and gripper type of separation and pulling of signatures from the feed stations.
- Error detection protocols provided:
- 1. Missing signature detection through optical sensors
- 2. Multiple signature detection - Operator adjustable through electro-mechanical caliper
- 3. Low pile level detection through proximity sensor
- 4. Signatures misaligned either due to improper gathering or while transmission will also be detected
- Capable of handling wide range of paper stock
- Can handle signatures of number of pages in any combinations
- Vertical zigzag delivery
- Optional side stitching
- Optional Signature Recognition System
Technical Data
Signature dimensions |
Maximum | 370 mm x 300 mm |
Minimum | 100 mm x 140 mm |
Maximum pile height | 250 mm |
Speed |
Maximum mechanical speed | 5000 cycles per hour |
Maximum output with stitching | 3500 books per hour |
Stitching |
Book thickness | 3 mm to 18 mm |
Distance between stitches | 70 mm to 100 mm |
Electrical |
Power | 7.5 HP |
Electric supply | 400-415 V, 3 Phase 50 Hz |
Air supply requirement | 14 cfm at 8 bar per module |