IBIS INTEGRATED BINDERY SYSTEMS LIMITED

Smart-binder

The Smart-binder system folds sheets individually before collection together on the saddle, which results in excellent lay-flat even up to 200 pages.

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