The Smart-binder model SB-4 includes 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.

More Reasons to use a IBIS Smart-Binder

Reducing your production costs

• In-line or off-line operation.
• Up to 2440 pages/min throughput (up to 12,000 books/hr output).
• Stitched and glued books up to 60mm (2.36”) thick from the same machine.
• Low running costs.

Enhancing your book quality

• Individual sheet folding for better lay-flat of saddle-bound books up to 200 pages.
• ISG cold gluing available for increased strength and improved lay-flat.
• Three -side trimming.
• Square-backed books (SB-4 only) with 4-scored covers and wheel side-glue.
• Bar code sheet tracking and auto-reject.

Increasing your up-time

• Very robust, high quality machine construction for 7 x 24 hr, reliable operation.
• Easy and quick to maintain.
• First-level product support available from all leading printer vendors, combined with professional training and support from the IBIS field support team.
• Focus on operator and maintenance training.