Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is launching a whole
new set of options for the
Eurobind 4000 adhesive binder at drupa 2008. The
Eurobind 4000 is highly automated, offers exceptionally short
makeready times of just a few minutes, and enables fast job
changes. It processes up to 4,000 books per hour and its
outstanding net output of up to 95 percent makes it the most
cost-effective adhesive binder currently on the market. Its modular
design delivers the ultimate in flexibility, a feature that has now
been further enhanced by new options. These options include a
criss-crossed delivery, a back-stripping station, a PUR spine
nozzle and the new Eurotrim 4000 three-knife trimmer.
All this means that postpress specialists can configure the
machine to meet their own specific needs and add value by offering
differentiated and specialized products that are tailored to
customer requirements. The Eurobind 4000 is ideal for professional
use and average run levels of approximately 10,000 copies. The
device processes paperbacks, magazines, annual reports and image
brochures with a block (end-to-end) height of 140-450 millimeters
(5.51-17.72 inches), a block width of 100-320 millimeters
(3.94-12.6 inches), and a block thickness of two to 60 millimeters
(0.079-2.36 inches).
Optimum quality and reliability in production combined with
exceptional ease of use
The gathering machine of the Eurobind 4000 consists of up to
eight modules - each with four feeders - that form independent
units due to the use of separate servo drives. The optional
criss-crossed delivery now enables stand-alone operation. Book
blocks collated in this way can then be finished in a
thread-stitching machine.
A stored product type catalog is used to preset the adhesive
binder and automatically select all the assemblies required for
spine preparation, the adhesive and the cover feeder. Format
settings can be entered quickly and easily using the touchscreen
and its tried-and-tested Heidelberg user interface. The adhesive
binder itself is made up of 18 or 23 clamps. Besides the
exchangeable two-roller application system for hotmelt and PUR
adhesives, there is also a new third option - a closed PUR
nozzle application system. This enables adhesive to be applied more
accurately, which in turn reduces emissions and makes cleaning the
machine far easier.
Combined with perfect spine preparation, a high-quality
product can be achieved in all instances. The new back-stripping
station can be integrated as an option for the production of
spine-free brochures or book blocks. The lining material is cut
with absolute precision and automatically applied to the book
block.
End-to-end precision with the Eurotrim 4000 three-knife trimmer
The new Eurotrim 4000 three-knife trimmer is designed for
simple and multiple trimming. An infeed gripper system lifts the
product to ensure the material is not marked or damaged when it is
fed into the cutting cell. Products are transported with the spine
leading. The product is optimally aligned on the cutting table,
thereby enabling minimal trimming tolerances. Servomotors ensure
reproducible trimming precision. And all of this can be achieved
with short makeready times. The products that are to be trimmed are
pressed down over their entire area and cut on three sides using
the knives.
The streamlined adhesive binder
The Eurobind 4000 is controlled from local control panels
with touchscreen displays. The gathering machine and the Eurotrim
4000 three-knife trimmer are each equipped with one touchscreen
display, while the adhesive binder itself has two or, if required,
three displays. As a result, the machine can be operated from
precisely the location where production is currently underway. This
makes the machine incredibly easy to operate and minimizes
makeready times. All the control panels are networked.
Prinect enables the Eurobind 4000 to be integrated into the
entire print shop workflow. Job and presetting data, such as
cutting and folding marks from prepress, can be used directly for
the Eurobind 4000. This delivers short makeready times and
exceptional transparency for upcoming print jobs. Precisely defined
processes avoid errors and boost the reliability of production
systems.
Complete adhesive binder series
Heidelberg has the right adhesive binding solution for all
run levels and applications - from the entry-level Eurobind 600/600
PUR, to the
Eurobind 1300/1300 PUR and the high-performance
Eurobind 4000 model. This portfolio is further complemented by the
Eurotrim 1000 and
Eurotrim 4000 three-knife trimmers.
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A high degree of automation enables the Eurobind 4000
adhesive binder to achieve the highest net output of any machine in
its class - up to 95 percent. The performance of the machine
is being raised even further for drupa 2008 with the addition of
new options.
Further information for journalists:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 69
E-mail:
hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com