Smart-binder Overview

The Smart-binder models SB-2, 3, 4 and 5 and SLB may be supplied to run in-line with a digitally-printed paper web at speeds up to 180 metres/min (590 feet/min), or may be fed from a sheet pile feeder at up to 400 sheets/min loaded. The Smart-binder SB-1 model is designed to run in-line with lower-speed digital cut-sheet printers.

The Smart-binder model SB-2 produces wire-stitched (stapled) booklets up to 10mm (0.4") thick. Smart-binder model SB-3 includes IBIS's patented 'ISG' (Individual Sheet Gluing) technology that replaces staples with cold-glue 'dots' between each sheet to produce more attractive, stronger, flatter and easier-to-recycle booklets (but can still include wire-stitch heads if wire stapling is also required). The SB-1 may be configured to include wire-stitching and/or ISG cold gluing.

The Smart-Label Binder model SLB includes special additional features to optimize production of Extended Content Label (ECL) booklets using paper stock weights as low as 40 gsm.

For information about the SB-4 and SB-5 models, that add a 'perfect-binder' module to the Smart-binder, click HERE

The extended model SB-X (or SLB-X) increases the maximum booklet spine length from 320mm to 457mm. The extended model SB-W increases the maximum book width to 273 mm 10¾")

For the first time ever, both wire-stitched or glued books may now be produced from the same machine. In this way the Smart-binder provides a solution for multiple different book types and formats, with the option of a separately fed cover, sheet perforating, hole punching, loop stitching, etc.