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News Release from: Duplo International | Subject: Dubinder DPB-500 binding system
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 June 2007
New Perfect Binder For Offset And
Digital Print
The Dubinder DPB-500 is claimed to create a strong quality bind and sleek, professional finish on a range of applications including books, directories, manuals and magazines.
That is according to Duplo International, which added that its first high production, fully-automatic, single-clamp perfect binder can successfully handle output from offset and digital devices at cycling speeds of up to 525 books an hour The company claimed that the versatility of the Dubinder reduces set-up times and costs, making it suitable for short run and variable print, whilst its high capacity book production speeds make it applicable for longer runs
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 2 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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One of the machine's key attributes is said to be its integrated touch-screen controls, which facilitates a 35-second set-up between programmes, resulting in a book-bound quality finish with minimal operator skills.
The Dubinder can be programmed with up to 20 different programmes automatically to accommodate a range of specifications, including book thickness, side gluing, cover feed, cover press and crease positions.
The four creasing tools automatically move in pairs according to the spine width so that the hinge is always in the correct location on the front and rear covers, said Duplo.
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A light beam indicates to the operator that the covers are positioned correctly.
Finished books are stacked internally in the machine to a depth of 200mm.
When it is full, the machine automatically shuts down until the books are removed.
The system's range of inbuilt features, such as double sheet detector and the book thickness sensor, ensures it operates with precision at all times, which ultimately reduces wastage, added the company.
The Dubinder's suction belt cover-feed provides a smooth and accurate delivery of the cover to each book, whilst cover creasing ensures a professionally presented document.
It is said to be capable of binding a range of materials with a maximum booklet size of 360mm x 320mm and minimum size of 120mm x 120mm.
Cover sheet sizes range from 360mm x 696mm and 120mm x 250mm.
Terry Wafer, product marketing manager at Duplo, commented: "With the continuing upward trend in the global book production market, we are confident that the Dubinder will be extremely popular in a variety of different print environments, in particular medium volume offset printers, the print-on-demand sector and high volume inplant printers.
All of those are seeking to expand their customer offering and, therefore, business opportunities." He continued: "The Dubinder has been developed to include all the top of the range components as standard, such as waste and fume extraction.
However, I believe it is the ability to achieve accuracies within 0.01mm whilst operating within a totally tool-less environment that will really set the Dubinder apart.".
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