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Bindery and Finishing

Bindery and Finishing

Many think that when the “ink is on paper, the job is done”. They could not be further from the truth. Cutting, folding, stitching and trimming a piece, all have to be done with precision or the job will be ruined. Each stage of production must be managed as closely as the print process or disaster will be certain.

With our trained staff and state of the art bindery and finishing equipment, our bindery will be as flawless as our design and print.

We can…

  • Diecut
  • Create Tipped-On Products
  • Inline and Offline Inkjet
  • Glue—Including Permanent, Remoistenable and Fugitive
  • Shrink Wrap
  • Wafer Seal
  • Emboss
  • Drill
  • Perforate
  • Cut
  • Fold

Perfect Binder

  • 1 Kolbus KM473
  • Maximum Trim: 11.8125" x 15.75"
  • Minimum Trim: 3.9375" x 4.6875"
  • Maximum Book Thickness: 3.15625"
  • Minimum Book Thickness: 0.125"
  • Maximum Head Trim: 2"
  • Maximum Foot Trim: 2"
  • Maximum Face Trim: 1.25"
  • Number of Pockets: 20 Plus the Cover Feeder
  • Glue: PUR Only

Saddle Binders

2 Muller Martini Stitchers, 6 Pocket Stitchers

  • Signature Pockets: 6 plus movable cover feeder
  • Hand Stations: 2
  • Minimum Trim: 4" x 6"
  • Maximum Trim: 12" x 18"
  • Minimum 2-up: 4" x 4"
  • Maximum 2-up: 11" x 8.5"
  • Flat Cover Pocket: 14" x 20"
  • Maximum Trim Off: 0.75" head & foot, 1" face
  • Calendar Punch: 0.125" or 0.1875"

1 Muller Martini Stitcher, 10 Pocket Stitcher

  • Signature Pockets: 10 plus 2 cover feeders
  • Stream Feeders: 8
  • Brick Loaders: 8
  • Minimum Trim: 3" x 4.125"
  • Maximum Trim: 12" x 18.875", special stops
  • Minimum 2-up: 3" x 7"
  • Maximum 2-up: 9.25" x 11.75", 0.25" out
  • Maximum Trim Off: 2" head & foot, 1.5" face
  • Cover Feeders: 2
  • Maximum Cover Pocket: 18.875" x 25"
  • Minimum Cover Pocket: 3.5" x 6.5"
  • Minimum Trim, Covers: 3" x 3.75"
  • Maximum Trim, Covers: 9.25" 11.75"
  • Also Available on Insert Cards: No Trim
  • Inline Inside/Outside Inkjetting Capability
  • 3 Hole Punch: .25" or .3125"
  • Calendar Punch: 0.125" or 0.1875"
  • 2 Harris Stitchers
  • Signature Pockets: (1) 6 plus cover feeder & (1) 8 plus cover feeder
  • Minimum Trim: 3.5" x 6.0"
  • Minimum Trim + Lip: 3.5" x 4.75" 2 up
  • Maximum Trim: 12" x 19"
  • Flat Cover Pocket: 19" x 20"
  • Maximum Trim Off: 1.75" head & foot, 2" face trim
  • Loop Stitch 3-Head Capability
  • One with Inline Inside/Outside Inkjetting Capability

Folders

4 MBO Continuous Feed Folders

  • Minimum Sheet: 6" x 7"
  • Maximum Sheet: 30" x 40"
  • Buckle Fold
  • 2-up Right Angle Fold
  • Gate Fold, minimum 3.75" panel on inside gate
  • 16-page signatures
  • 3 Folding sections, up to 6 folds each on two
  • Remoistenable, fugitive & permanent glue available

2 MBO Z-2 Knife Folding Units

  • Portable unit for stitcher and folders
  • Used for soft folding between stitches

1 MBO Pile Feed Folder

  • Minimum Sheet: 4" x 6"
  • Maximum Sheet: 20" x 27"
  • 16-Page signatures
  • 3 Folding sections, up to 4 folds each

1 Stahl Continuous Folder

  • Minimum Sheet: 6" x 7"
  • Maximum Sheet: 26" x 40"
  • 16-Page Signatures
  • 3 Folding sections, up to 4 folds each