Starbook Plowfolder Book Block Solution
Streamline book production with the Starbook Solution. High-speed automated system for straight, square, and flat book blocks in softcover or hardcover formats.
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Details & specifications
The Starbook Plowfolder Book Block Solution is a high-performance, fully automated system for the efficient and economical production of digitally printed book blocks. With its ability to handle variable page counts and book spine lengths, it’s ideal for producing both softcover and hardcover books. This cutting-edge solution ensures precise, square, and flat book blocks for superior quality and performance in high-volume production environments.
Key Features
🔷 High Production Speed: Operates at speeds up to 820 feet per minute (fpm) for rapid throughput.
🔷 Wide Web Width Range: Supports web widths up to 30 inches, offering flexibility for different book formats.
🔷 Variable Signature Sizes: Handles signature lengths from 5 to 13 inches and widths from 4.3 to 12 inches for diverse book sizes.
🔷 Large Stack Height: Stacks up to 4 inches, streamlining handling and storage of book blocks.
🔷 Dynamic Processing: Enables semi-automatic changeover of folding patterns in under 3 minutes, ensuring high productivity.
🔷 Plowfolder Technology: Produces pre-glued book blocks for both softcover and hardcover books, guaranteeing durability and binding strength.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Production Speed | Up to 820 feet per minute (fpm) |
| Web Width | Up to 30 inches |
| Stack Height | Up to 4 inches |
| Signature Length | 5 to 13 inches |
| Signature Width | 4.3 to 12 inches |
| Paper Weights | 60 to 140 gsm (4-page signatures) |
| 60 to 120 gsm (6 or 8-page signatures) |
Options
✔ Book Sorting Module (BSM): Processes up to 2,000 deliveries per hour in perfect FIFO (First In, First Out) sequence.
✔ Book Block Transport System: Ensures smooth and efficient movement of book blocks between modules.
✔ DynaCut: Provides fully variable page counts and customizable book spine lengths.
✔ Media Changer RX8: Automatic roll splicing for nonstop feeding of multiple paper qualities.
✔ Web Buffer WB8: Maintains web tension and optimizes feeding performance.
Optimized Applications
📚 Perfect-Bound Books – High-quality books for publishing, education, and commercial printing.
📖 Catalogs and Manuals – Durable, professional-grade multi-page documents.
🖨 Print-on-Demand – Efficient for short runs and personalized production.
📦 Direct Mail Booklets – Neatly folded and pre-glued booklets for mailing 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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