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BOOKLETMAKER
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WATKISS
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 Bookmaster
and Bookmaster Pro
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| Designed for maximum performance and cost effectiveness, the Bookmasters may be used off-line for hand feeding, or on-line to Watkiss Vario and Watkiss DigiVAC collators, as well as other manufacturers' bench-top and table-top collators. Intelligent bi-directional communication ensures collator and booklet maker both stop should any type of error occur.
The sheets are jogged at the end and on each side, both above and below the fold rollers, to ensure perfectly squared up sheets every time. |
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They are then stapled with the unique BookMaster stapling system before being passed through steel fold rollers and an additional pair of crushing rollers to produce a neat crisp fold. Finished booklets are delivered onto a high capacity conveyor at an ergonomically comfortable height.
Stapling System
The BookMaster has a unique low impact stapling mechanism that ensures virtually maintenance free operation. The main wearing parts are included in the staple cartridge (rather than the staple head), and so they are replaced every 5,000 cycles when the cartridge is changed. In effect, changing the cartridge also services the staple head. As a result, over one million cycles can be run before maintenance is required. A sensor alerts the operator when the staple cartridge is nearly empty, and replacement takes only a matter of seconds.
Automatic Setup
A fully automatic version, the BookMaster Pro, has simple push button operation to adjust the
sidelays, endjog and staple/fold position. When used on-line with a Watkiss Vario or
DigiVAC+ collator, a single integrated control panel runs the entire system. When used off-line, or with other makes of collator, a separate control panel is available. Three memories automatically set-up for standard sheet sizes (A3, A4 and A5) whilst 6 other memories can store custom settings.
BookMaster Specifications
Production: BookMaster up to 1800 per hour, BookMaster Pro up to 2500 per hour
Min/Max input size: 210 x 140mm to 482 x 320mm
Min/Max booklet size: 105 x 140mm to 320 x 241mm
Max booklet thickness: 22 sheets (of 80gsm)
Min/Max staple pitch: 115mm or 138mm
Dimensions: (W,D,H) 546, 495*, 595mm (70kg*)
Electrical: 110 - 120V, 60Hz or 230V, 50Hz; single phase
Sound emission: 74dB (A) (staple, fold & trim)
*add 1066mm, 17kg for the high capacity outfeed conveyor |
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| Stitch-Fold
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The Watkiss Stitch-Fold and Trim modules are the professional choice for high production stitching, folding and trimming. They are available in two versions, suitable for use with Watkiss DigiVAC and Watkiss Vario collators.
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To obtain a SquareBack spine on booklets, please see details of the Watkiss
SpineMaster.
The change over from one booklet size to another is fully automated. All the settings for sheet size, fold and stitch position, book thickness and trim margin are set to within 0.1mm from the collator's integrated system control panel. There are pre-defined settings for A4, A5 and A6 books, plus over twenty other memories for storing frequent jobs.
Stitch-Fold Unit
Don't be deceived by its compact size, for inside the rugged Stitch-Fold are wire fed stitch-heads and a powerful knife folder, all contained within a double thickness 10 gauge steel box frame. Magnatek stitching heads are fitted as standard, with the option to specify Hohner 43/6 heads or Deluxe G5 heads if required. The entire unit is very compact, and when used online to Watkiss Vario collators, it fits underneath the collating tower, requiring no additional floor space.
The Stitch-Fold is unique in having a near vertical infeed of the collated set into the unit. This results in excellent sheet knock-up which, followed by tamping at the end and on both sides, ensures well aligned sheets and professional looking books every time.
Stitch-Fold Specifications
Production: up to 3,300 per hour
Max/Min input size: 160 x 120mm to 488 x 350mm
Max/Min booklet size: 80 x 120mm to 244 x 350mm
Max booklet thickness: 25 sheets (of 80gsm)
Max/Min stitch pitch: 86* to 278mm (from centre of stitches)
Electrical: 110 - 120V or 230V, 50/60Hz; single phase
Dimensions: (W,D,H) 555, 888, 600mm; (150kg)
Sound emission: 72dB (A) continuous, 78dB (A) peak
*68mm with adjustment
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