Integrated
Bindery Systems
IBIS website 
search
search
Smart News-binder introduction
Specs apply to both SNB and SNB-X unless otherwise stated.
| Maximum newspaper production rate | 5,500 newspapers/hour |
| Maximum compressed newspaper thickness | 10mm (0.39") = approx. 200 printed pages of 80 gsm paper
stock Note: The maximum newspaper thickness is reduced if feeding pre-folded sheets or if using the trimmer center-knife, or if using 43/6S wire stitch heads. |
| Minimum newspaper thickness | 1 folded sheet |
| Maximum untrimmed newspaper size | SNB 273mm (10.75") width x 320mm (12.6") spine length SNB-X 273mm (10.75") x 457mm (18") |
| Minimum trimmed newspaper size | 82.5mm (3.25") width - or 75mm (2.95") if no face trim is needed x 200mm (7.87") spine length |
| Maximum Input sheet size | SNB 546mm (21.5") width x 320mm (12.6") length SNB-X 546mm (21.5") width x 457mm (18") |
| Minimum Input sheet size | 150mm (5.9") width x 210mm (8.27") length |
| Input cover size without optional Cover Autoloader CAL-101 |
Maximum : 320mm (12.6") length x 500mm (19.68") width Minimum: 210mm (8.27") length x 250-300mm (9.84 - 11.8") width Note: a small modification is required to the CIF-102 cover feeder to reduce the min cover width from 300mm to 250mm. |
| Input cover size WITH optional Cover Autoloader CAL-101 |
Maximum: 320mm (12.6") length x 472mm (18.6") width Minimum: 210mm (8.27")length x 300mm (11.8") width Note: 300mm (11.8") is the minimum cover width with the Autoloader fitted. |
| Newsprint minimum stock weight | approx 60 gsm (depending on paper quality and speed). With optional F-100 folder the minimum newsprint paper weight is reduced to approx 40 gsm (depending on paper quality and speed) |
| Stitch heads 43/6-S |
Max stitch thickness: 6mm (0.24"). Max booklet thickness: 7 - 8mm (0.28 - 0.31"). Up to 4 stitches per booklet (refer to IBIS if 6 stitches are required). 12mm (0.47") flat stitch, 0.4mm to 0.6mm (0.016 to 0.024") diameter round wire. Optional 12mm (0.47") loop stitch |
| Min stitch spacing (43/6 head) = 43mm (1.69") center-line to center-line. Note: minimum spacing is when making a 2-sheet booklet and increases with booklet thickness. | |
| Stitch heads 52/8-S |
Max stitch thickness: 8mm (0.315"). Max booklet thickness: 10mm (0.394"). Up to 4 stitches per booklet (refer to IBIS if 6 stitches are required). 14mm (0.55") flat stitch, 0.4mm to 0.6mm (0.016 to 0.024") diameter round wire. Optional 14mm (0.55") loop stitch |
| Min stitch spacing (52/8 head) = 52mm (2.05") center-line to center-line. Note: minimum spacing is when making a 2-sheet booklet and increases with booklet thickness | |
| Edge Trim-off | Front edge: 4 - 25mm (0.16 - 0.98"), Sides: 4 - 20mm (0.16 - 0.79") |
| Operator interface | Graphical touch screen with multi-languages for system set up, operation, and operator feedback. |