Smart-binder Description

The optional Cover Feeder CIF-102 automatically feeds a cover sheet on top of the last sheet of each booklet. An ‘Insert’ sheet may also be fed at any position inside the booklet.

An optional code reader may be used to check that covers or inserts ‘match’ the other sheets in each booklet using a coded ID number printed on both the inside sheets and the covers.

The Cover Feeder may be fitted with an optional Auto-loader CAL-101 which increases the maximum cover pile height from 20mm to 200mm. An additional cover or insert sheet feeder CIF-101 is available in case both a cover and an Insert sheet feeder is needed, or two cover feeders are needed.

A rotary disc collect sheets in groups and then drops these onto the saddle.

This system allows the last sheet (or cover) of the book to be closely followed by the first sheet of the next book, which avoids the need for the printer or web cutter to pause when running in-line.

The Smart-binder is normally supplied with a heavy-duty 3-knife book trimmer, capable of cutting books up to 10mm thick. Alternatively just a single (front knife) trimmer, or no trimmer, may be used. Trimming may not be required if producing signatures for perfect binding or thread sewing.

The unique book transport system allows book thickness to be continually changed without having to stop the machine for manual adjustments.

An optional special spine clamping system may be used to eliminate book spine corner ‘tearing’ when making thick booklets.

A bar code or 2D reader reads a code printed on each sheet. The Smart-binder then tracks each sheet through to complete booklets.

The number of sheets may vary from one booklet to the next to allow personalised booklets. An automatic reject gate diverts any ‘incorrectly assembled’ booklets into a reject bin. Booklets are rejected if the page sequence is not correct (or if there is a risk it could not be correct), or if they are not of the required quality.

Data is available to allow rejected books to be automatically re-printed. Read more about Smart-binder booklet integrity and control.

The optional SAS-100 Smart-data Analysis System displays all Smart-binder performance data recorded over selected time periods and may be linked to combine data from multiple machines.

The 5-clamp in-line perfect binder PB1500W may be connected directly to the Smart-binder delivery (SB-4) or may be fed directly from the web cutter (SB-5) to produce books up to 60mm thick.

O’Neil Data Inc., USA

Steve Ellithorpe, Operations Manager, O’Neil Data Systems, Los Angeles, states:

“We have built up years of experience in running four IBIS Smart-binders at our production site in LA. These machines proved to be solid performers and capable of operating at peak production rates over a long time periods. Our first thought, therefore, when setting up a new O’Neil facility in Plano, Texas was to look to IBIS for additional finishing equipment. We recently installed additional Smart-binder systems in Plano which are now operational and contributing well to this large new production site. We are pleased to have become one of the largest users of IBIS Smartbinders in the USA.”

AMF Impresion Variable S, Chile

AMF purchased an IBIS Smart-binder SB-3 fed from a high pile sheet feeder to product examination booklets.

AMF’s Operations manager, Rodrigo Santelices:

“Our new off-line IBIS Smart-binder system is fed with piles of printed 4pp sheets which it feeds at high speeds. It produces for us high quality stitched and 3-side trimmed 8 ½ x 11” examination booklets containing a variable number of pages. We also have the option of IBIS’s patented ISG cold glue binding system on this machine. This provides a unique new alternative to conventional wire stitching. The Smartbinder is a very heavy-duty and reliable system that is already performing well for us.”

O’Neil Data Inc., USA

Steve Ellithorpe, Operations Manager, O’Neil Data Systems, Los Angeles, states:

“We have built up years of experience in running four IBIS Smart-binders at our production site in LA. These machines proved to be solid performers and capable of operating at peak production rates over a long time periods. Our first thought, therefore, when setting up a new O’Neil facility in Plano, Texas was to look to IBIS for additional finishing equipment. We recently installed additional Smart-binder systems in Plano which are now operational and contributing well to this large new production site. We are pleased to have become one of the largest users of IBIS Smartbinders in the USA.”

Esser printSolutions, Germany

Markus Esser, Esser printSolutions GmbH, Karlsruhe, Germany:

“We are constantly searching for new
possibilities which our customers can profit from. One example is the manufacture of handbooks, brochures and product operation manuals with variable “On Demand” content. The first IBIS saddlestitcher (Digi-stitcher) system was installed at Esser PS 13 years ago and was replaced with a Smart-binder about 9 years ago. These machines enabled us to fulfil our requirements in the optimum way. We have been pleased with the Smart-binder performance. To expand our digital finishing capabilities IBIS have now installed an additional IBIS Smart-binder, the latest model ‘Plus HS’, which is fed from a Hunkeler unwinder, web cutter and MBO folder at web speeds up to 180 meters/min”.

Maqprint, France

In their print factory close to Limoges, France Maqprint use a unique system using a Smartbinder to produce stitched and trimmed booklets from rolls printed on an HP web printer.

Philippe Sans (owner of Maqprint):

“When we explained to IBIS what we needed, they constructed a customized finishing system for us. The system runs very reliably and is a key component in enabling us to meet our customer’s requirements.”

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