Semi-Automated SAB Bander

Producing packages easily and quickly

At Ipex, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is unveiling the new SAB semi-automatic bander. This unit sleeve-wraps folded sheets, brochures and books into neat, uniform packages. This ensures perfect pile loading onto pallets, easier handling when finishing intermediate products or packaging the end product.

The extremely short setup time, just a few minutes, means that the SAB can be used cost-effectively for even the shortest of job runs. The excellent package quality is achieved through automatic pressing and sleeve-wrapping. The (paper or plastic) wrapping is sealed perfectly using ultrasound. Operator error is therefore eliminated.

The SAB can also be used to bundle heavy, unevenly-balanced products by folding them into uniform packages. Protective boxes can easily be enclosed before the sleeve-wrapping stage. The products can be sleeve-wrapped and their edges aligned simultaneously.

The SAB can be used with any delivery system for folders, saddle stitchers or adhesive binders. The optional angular configuration employs an automatic pushing device to help the packages manoevre around this angle. As a result, they have less distance to travel.

Thanks to the SAB, up to 75 percent of the folder's total capacity can be utilized in two-up production. This corresponds to the average utilization level for folders. Sleeve-wrapping with the SAB requires no additional effort on the part of the folder operator.

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The new semi-automated bander from Heidelberg sleeve-wraps folded sheets, brochures and books into neat, uniform packages.

For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail: hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com