Key features of the Smart-binder SB-1 used in-line
with the Océ VarioPrint i300 color sheet-fed press
High Speed: The SB-1 can accept sheets
at up to 200 sheets/min and has a max stitcher/trimmer cycling rate
of 100 cycles/min (6,000 booklets/hour, or 12,000 in 2-up mode). This
means that all booklets from 2-sheets (8 pages) up to 50 sheets (200
pages) can be produced at full VPi300 printer speed. This gives a
large improvement in productivity compared with slower booklet-makers
which require a slow down in printer speed when making thinner booklets.
Avoiding printer pauses: All other booklet-makers for use in-line
with the VPi300 require the printer to pause after the last sheet
of each booklet is printed. The Smart-binder SB-1 includes an integral
sheet ‘buffer‘ which means that no printer pauses are needed.
Link to the VarioPrint i300
printer: The SB-1 will be offered with a DFD connection with the
VPi300. This will ensure that only good booklets are delivered and
any incorrectly assembled booklets are automatically rejected. When
the SB-1 stops then it will signal to the VPi300 to allow job recovery
and reprinting as needed.
Standard or 2D barcode with
link to Prisma: The SB-1 reads a bar-code (or 2D code) printed
on each sheet and in future will also communicate with Canon’s
Prisma system.
Booklet quality: High quality booklets can be produced without
marking. Individual sheet folding results in good lay-flat. The optional
SM-100 ‘spine squaring’ module is available as an SB-1 add-on
to further improve booklet lay-flat if needed.
Two-up production: The SB-1 can be fitted with an optional
trimmer center-knife and four wire stitch heads. This allows small
format booklets (such as A6 or A5 landscape) to be produced 2-up at
speeds up to 12,000 booklets/hour.
ISG cold-gluing: The patented ISG cold-glue binding system
provides a high quality alternative to conventional wire stitching,
is cheaper, easier and more reliable to use and requires minimal maintenance.
Optional modules: A large range of options is available for
the SB-1, including cover feeding, sheet feeding, perforating etc.
Low maintenance: the SB-1 is a very heavy-duty design capable
of delivering over a million booklets each month for many years without
needing parts replacement. This means that the SB-1 maintenance costs
are very low.
For more information about the Smart-binder
and its suitability for your applications please Contact
IBIS.
John Cracknell, Managing Director
Mike Donovan, International Technical Sales Manager
IBIS Bindery Systems UK
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