Universal Binder 2 Provides Industry Leading Productivity
05/17/2000
Heidelberg's leading adhesive binder in operation at drupa
2000
Heidelberg is demonstrating advanced high-volume adhesive binding technology at drupa 2000, with the latest model in its Universal Binder series in full operation.
The new Universal Binder 2 has an industry leading 20,000 books per hour capacity. It can be configured for a wide range of book sizes and can accommodate a maximum finished book thickness of 32 millimeters (1.26 inches) for books up to 320 x 241 millimeters (12.6 x 9.49 inches) in size. Enhanced makeready features reduce set-up times, and advanced ink jet and selective binding capabilities expand personalization options.
"The Universal Binder's speed and reliability can make the adhesive binding of high-volume catalogs, magazines, directories and other products a more efficient and cost-effective operation," according to Heidelberg senior vice president Ulrik T. Nygaard. "Extensive selective binding and ink jetting capabilities can also make these products more effective - without sacrificing productivity."
Rotary gatherer hoppers on the Universal Binder 2 feature in-line gripper drums that allow signatures to move in the same direction throughout the binding process. The independently driven hoppers can be phased to a section of the raceway chain for selective gathering or shut off when not in use. The stream cover feeder also applies covers in the same direction as the books. Optional two- four- and six-deck selective feeders allow a corresponding number of covers to be applied selectively.
The Universal Binder 2 can be equipped with an optional central control systems that allow users to customize products by selecting specific signatures from the hoppers and personalizing them with ink jet messages inside or outside. These systems track the completion of individual books, apply addresses and personalized messages to the proper selectively bound books, collect performance data and automatically package finished products into deliverable bundles according to postal codes or newsstand requirements.
Heidelberg is the only bindery manufacturer that makes its own ink jet controls, and a complete range of modular configurations are available with the Universal Binder 2. These controls support all popular ink jet engines.
Self-adjusting hinge clamps on the Universal Binder 2 reduce set-up time, and no tools are required to make adjustments between jobs. Photo eyes and quick set calipers detect misfed books. Heidelberg provides three trimmer models with the adhesive binder, each featuring a three-knife design and a flying knife carriage that moves with the books. The industry leading HT20 trimmer is rated at 20,000 copies per hour. Several floor and gripper conveyor models are also available, and Heidelberg provides a full range of finishing auxiliaries.
At drupa, a Universal Binder 2 with 32 clamps will finish a 96-page book featuring two 48-page A4 signatures printed on the Heidelberg Sunday 4000 web press. A gripper conveyor will deliver the books to the Heidelberg HT-20 trimmer.
"We have made extensive efforts to integrate our web press and high-volume finishing operations in order to develop more advanced technology and to offer a higher level of product integration," Nygaard explains. "The system at drupa, including the Universal Binder and the Sunday 4000, reflects the success of those efforts."
For further information:
Heidelberg Web Systems
Joëlle Curet
Tel.: +33 (0)344 29 40 52
Fax: +33 (0)344 29 47 02
E-mail: joelle.curet@heidelberg.com
Heidelberg is demonstrating advanced high-volume adhesive binding technology at drupa 2000, with the latest model in its Universal Binder series in full operation.
The new Universal Binder 2 has an industry leading 20,000 books per hour capacity. It can be configured for a wide range of book sizes and can accommodate a maximum finished book thickness of 32 millimeters (1.26 inches) for books up to 320 x 241 millimeters (12.6 x 9.49 inches) in size. Enhanced makeready features reduce set-up times, and advanced ink jet and selective binding capabilities expand personalization options.
"The Universal Binder's speed and reliability can make the adhesive binding of high-volume catalogs, magazines, directories and other products a more efficient and cost-effective operation," according to Heidelberg senior vice president Ulrik T. Nygaard. "Extensive selective binding and ink jetting capabilities can also make these products more effective - without sacrificing productivity."
Rotary gatherer hoppers on the Universal Binder 2 feature in-line gripper drums that allow signatures to move in the same direction throughout the binding process. The independently driven hoppers can be phased to a section of the raceway chain for selective gathering or shut off when not in use. The stream cover feeder also applies covers in the same direction as the books. Optional two- four- and six-deck selective feeders allow a corresponding number of covers to be applied selectively.
The Universal Binder 2 can be equipped with an optional central control systems that allow users to customize products by selecting specific signatures from the hoppers and personalizing them with ink jet messages inside or outside. These systems track the completion of individual books, apply addresses and personalized messages to the proper selectively bound books, collect performance data and automatically package finished products into deliverable bundles according to postal codes or newsstand requirements.
Heidelberg is the only bindery manufacturer that makes its own ink jet controls, and a complete range of modular configurations are available with the Universal Binder 2. These controls support all popular ink jet engines.
Self-adjusting hinge clamps on the Universal Binder 2 reduce set-up time, and no tools are required to make adjustments between jobs. Photo eyes and quick set calipers detect misfed books. Heidelberg provides three trimmer models with the adhesive binder, each featuring a three-knife design and a flying knife carriage that moves with the books. The industry leading HT20 trimmer is rated at 20,000 copies per hour. Several floor and gripper conveyor models are also available, and Heidelberg provides a full range of finishing auxiliaries.
At drupa, a Universal Binder 2 with 32 clamps will finish a 96-page book featuring two 48-page A4 signatures printed on the Heidelberg Sunday 4000 web press. A gripper conveyor will deliver the books to the Heidelberg HT-20 trimmer.
"We have made extensive efforts to integrate our web press and high-volume finishing operations in order to develop more advanced technology and to offer a higher level of product integration," Nygaard explains. "The system at drupa, including the Universal Binder and the Sunday 4000, reflects the success of those efforts."
For further information:
Heidelberg Web Systems
Joëlle Curet
Tel.: +33 (0)344 29 40 52
Fax: +33 (0)344 29 47 02
E-mail: joelle.curet@heidelberg.com
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