The IBIS Smart-binder range
	The Smart-binder models SB-1 and SB-2 produce wire stitched (stapled) booklets only. The SB-1 is a lower speed version of the SB-2, for use in-line with slower speed digital printers. The Smart-binder model SB-3 includes IBIS's patented 'ISG' (Individual Sheet Gluing) technology. ISG replaces wire-staples with lines of cold-glue 'dots' between each sheet to produce more attractive, stronger, flatter and easier-to-recycle books. The Smart-binder model SB-4 adds an additional HMCU module to combine ISG cold glued 'signatures' with hot-melt glue to produce thick high-quality, square-backed books.

For the first time ever, both wire-stitched or glued books may now be produced from the same machine. The SB-4P is a lower-cost solution for hot glued books only.

Product Features

• In-line connection with highest speed digital printers, or off-line operation from a high speed sheet feeder, or tower collator(s).

• Individual sheet folding for optimum thick-book quality.

• Cover and Insert sheet feeding.

• Optional multiple-tray feeder available for content sheets, cover sheets and/or insert sheets.

• Bar code tracking of all sheets and auto-rejection of bad books, to ensure integrity.

• Three-knife trimming with optional centre-knife.

• Heavy duty construction for 24 x 7 operation.

• Easy-to-use touch-screen controls and comprehensive documentation in multi-languages.

• Complete range of book format sizes.

Smart-binder SB-1 and SB-2

• Dedicated high-quality saddle-stitching.

• 'On-the-run' re-loading of cover sheets.

• Simplified easy-to-use folder and sheet collector.

• Multiple cover or inserting feeding available.

• Upgradable ‘in the field’ to SB-3 or SB-4.

Smart-binder SB-3

• Includes ‘ISG’ cold gluing module to produce both saddle-glued books and saddle-stitched books.

Smart-binder SB-4 One-stop-shop

The ultimate, flexible book-finishing system

• Saddle-stitched booklets.

• Saddle-bound ISG cold-glued booklets.

• Square-back books up to 60mm made from ISG-glued signatures using HMCU binder.

• In-line thick book trimming available.