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Roll-to-Perfect Bind Gen8

Streamline book production with the Roll-to-Perfect Bind Gen8. High-speed unwinding, cutting, and binding for high-quality perfect-bound books at up to 590 fpm.

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Truck-freight shippingShips FOB with a lift gate.
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Financing availableLease & purchase options.
Factory-trained install & serviceWe deliver, install & support.

Details & specifications

The Roll-to-Perfect Bind Gen8 is a cutting-edge finishing system engineered for seamless production of perfect-bound books. Featuring advanced unwinding, cutting, and binding technologies, this solution is perfect for high-volume applications in publishing, education, and commercial printing. With unparalleled precision and versatility, it delivers consistently professional results.

Key Features

🔹 High-Speed Operation: Reaches speeds up to 590 feet per minute (fpm) for maximum productivity.
🔹 Flexible Web Width: Handles web widths from 11 inches to 20.5 inches, accommodating diverse book formats.
🔹 Dynamic Paper Range: Processes paper weights from 40 to 180 gsm, offering versatility for various media types.
🔹 Broad Book Thickness Range: Supports book thicknesses from 1 mm to 45 mm, ideal for thin booklets or thick manuals.
🔹 Precision Cutting: Integrated cutter delivers accurate length and cross-cutting, ensuring clean edges.
🔹 Dynamic Processing: Includes linear and cross perforating, scoring, and punching capabilities in a single module.
🔹 Reliable Perfect Binding: Produces strong, durable bindings for long-lasting books.
🔹 Efficient Stacking: Stacks up to 39 inches, optimizing post-production workflow.

Specifications

Specification Details
Maximum Roll Diameter 54 inches
Web Width 11 inches to 20.5 inches
Operation Speed Up to 590 feet per minute
Paper Weights 40 to 180 gsm
Book Thickness 1 mm to 45 mm
Book Block Max Size 13.77 inches x 10.23 inches
Book Block Min Size 5.83 inches x 4.14 inches
Signature Formats 4/6/8/12/16/18 pages

Optional Features

🔸 Web Inspection WI8: Ensures defect-free output by detecting and rejecting errors.
🔸 Web Cleaner PEM and iPEM: Maintains web cleanliness for smooth performance.
🔸 Dynamic Processor DP8: Enhances functionality with advanced perforating and scoring.
🔸 Center Cut and Edge Trim: Offers precise trimming for polished results.
🔸 Shingle Belt Delivery and Stacker: Facilitates efficient output handling.

Optimized Applications

📘 Perfect-Bound Books: High-quality production for publishing, education, and commercial use.
📗 Catalogs and Manuals: Precise binding for detailed, multi-page documents.
📖 Print-on-Demand: Streamlined production for customizable print projects.
📚 Direct Mail Booklets: Professionally bound booklets for marketing campaigns.

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Every machine, fully supported

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.