BBS-56 Book Block Solution
Streamline book production with the BBS-56. High-speed roll unwinding, cutting, and stacking for precise, high-quality book blocks at up to 800 stacks/hour.
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Details & specifications
The BBS-56 Book Block Solution is a cutting-edge system for efficient book block production, combining advanced roll unwinding, cutting, and stacking technologies. Designed for high-volume applications, it delivers precision and speed, making it ideal for publishers, educators, and commercial printers.
Key Features
🔹 High-Speed Operation – Produces up to 800 stacks per hour, ensuring rapid throughput for large-scale production.
🔹 Wide Roll Size Compatibility – Handles roll widths from 8.6 inches to 23.0 inches and diameters up to 50.0 inches.
🔹 Versatile Paper Weights – Processes media ranging from 60 to 157 gsm, accommodating various printing needs.
🔹 Broad Signature Range – Supports signature widths of 4.30 inches to 11.50 inches and lengths from 6.00 inches to 12.59 inches.
🔹 Thick Book Block Capability – Creates book blocks up to 2.55 inches thick, ideal for diverse book types.
🔹 Precision Cutting and Stacking – Integrated cutter and stacker deliver accurate and consistent results.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Roll Width | 8.6 inches (Min) to 23.0 inches (Max) |
| Roll Diameter | Up to 50.0 inches |
| Roll Weight | Max 1,433 lbs |
| Signature Width | 4.30 inches to 11.50 inches |
| Signature Length | 6.00 inches to 12.59 inches |
| Book Block Thickness | Up to 2.55 inches |
| Paper Weight | 60 to 157 gsm |
| Production Speed | Up to 800 stacks per hour |
Optimized Applications
📚 Perfect-Bound Books – High-quality production for publishing, education, and commercial use.
📘 Catalogs and Manuals – Ideal for detailed, multi-page documents.
📖 Print-on-Demand – Streamlined processing for customizable projects.
✉ Direct Mail Booklets – Efficiently produces folded and stacked materials for campaigns.
We deliver it, install it, train your team and keep it running.
This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
Install & train
On-site setup and operator training included.
Same / next-day service
Fast response across the Great Lakes.
Precision machining
Replacement parts fabricated in-house.
Financing
Lease and purchase options available.
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