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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The BBS-56 Book Block Solution is a roll-fed book block production system that unwinds, cuts, and stacks printed rolls into book blocks. It is built for high-volume work and produces up to 800 stacks per hour for publishers, educational printers, and commercial printers.
Key features
- Produces up to 800 stacks per hour for large-scale production
- Handles roll widths from 8.6 inches to 23.0 inches and roll diameters up to 50.0 inches
- Processes paper from 60 to 157 gsm to cover a range of printing needs
- Supports signature widths of 4.30 inches to 11.50 inches and lengths from 6.00 inches to 12.59 inches
- Creates book blocks up to 2.55 inches thick, which covers a range of book types
- Integrated cutter and stacker deliver accurate, consistent book blocks
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 |
Applications
- Perfect-bound books for publishing, education, and commercial work
- Catalogs and manuals with high page counts
- Print-on-demand and customized short runs
- Direct mail booklets: folded and stacked material for campaigns
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On-site setup and operator training included.
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Precision machining
Replacement parts fabricated in-house.
Financing
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