Graph Expo: Heidelberg Unveils Updated Version of Quickbinder QB 200
10/07/2002
New features increase ease of use, functionality and reliability
of popular finishing tool
Heidelberg will unveil an updated version of the durable Quickbinder QB 200 at Graph Expo and Converting Expo 2002. This new binder - designed with curved covers and new colors - is now available to the North American print market through Heidelberg USA.
The QB 200 is a solution for perfect finishing up to 5,000 copies. Its new design features an intuitive touch-screen control that instructs in setup, operation, control glue temperatures, scraper timings, operating speed and fault indications.
A single position clutch replaces a shear pin to protect the clamp drive during jams. This eliminates 60 percent of service calls. Additionally, functions such as milling, gluing, cover feeding and nipping are now controlled by individual inverters and motors instead of fixed timing with chains and sprockets.
Presentations highlighting the features, business benefits and many applications of the binder will be given throughout each day of Graph Expo.
"The QB 200 saves time, reduces costs, eliminates the intermediate transfer of jobs and increases the value add for printers," said Steven Calov, product manager for Heidelberg saddlestitching and perfect binding equipment. "It epitomizes quality, durability and reliability and its new, upgraded features make it very operator friendly. No doubt, the QB 200 will substantially increase net output."
Other key features and modifications of the Quickbinder QB 200 include the following:
Europe
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Matthias Hartung
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 77
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail: matthias.hartung@heidelberg.com
Heidelberg will unveil an updated version of the durable Quickbinder QB 200 at Graph Expo and Converting Expo 2002. This new binder - designed with curved covers and new colors - is now available to the North American print market through Heidelberg USA.
The QB 200 is a solution for perfect finishing up to 5,000 copies. Its new design features an intuitive touch-screen control that instructs in setup, operation, control glue temperatures, scraper timings, operating speed and fault indications.
A single position clutch replaces a shear pin to protect the clamp drive during jams. This eliminates 60 percent of service calls. Additionally, functions such as milling, gluing, cover feeding and nipping are now controlled by individual inverters and motors instead of fixed timing with chains and sprockets.
Presentations highlighting the features, business benefits and many applications of the binder will be given throughout each day of Graph Expo.
"The QB 200 saves time, reduces costs, eliminates the intermediate transfer of jobs and increases the value add for printers," said Steven Calov, product manager for Heidelberg saddlestitching and perfect binding equipment. "It epitomizes quality, durability and reliability and its new, upgraded features make it very operator friendly. No doubt, the QB 200 will substantially increase net output."
Other key features and modifications of the Quickbinder QB 200 include the following:
- PLC control of the delivery conveyor now handles batch counting, including book count and book spacing
- Nipping unit no longer actuates if the cover is not fed. This saves operators 50 percent of their time by not having to keep cleaning glue out of the nipping unit.
- Cover feeder angle changed to reduce marking
- Blow bar modified to direct air when it's most needed
- One Becker dual-function pump replaces the former two-pump system
- Clamp chain guide now nylon instead of steel, reducing noise and maintenance and eliminating lubrication points
- Gear-driven side glue wheels matched to the speed of the clamp automatically
- Remote operator control station is standard so operator can move around freely and control the machine during makeready
- Service and support assisted by data collected by the PLC/touch-screen interface
Europe
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Matthias Hartung
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 77
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail: matthias.hartung@heidelberg.com
USA
Heidelberg USA
Manager, Public Relations
Barbara Touchette
Tel.: +01 (0)770 419 6964
E-mail: barbara.touchette@heidelberg.com
Heidelberg USA
Manager, Public Relations
Barbara Touchette
Tel.: +01 (0)770 419 6964
E-mail: barbara.touchette@heidelberg.com
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