Missing stitch detection system MSD-100

The MSD-100 missing stitch detection system is fitted as standard to all Smart-binders from serial number #195 onwards (manufactured from Autumn 2022), and may be available for field retrofit on some older Smart-binders.

The system includes a sensor which is mounted over the booklet spine and detects the metal in wire staples. To ensure the sensor accurately detects the presence of wire staples the saddle-skirts and the gripper back-up bar are changed to a synthetic material.

If a staple is detected as missing then the Smart-binder rejects this booklet. The machine stops automatically, and displays a message on the touch screen if there are a 3 or 4 consecutive rejected booklets with missing staples.