We are delighted to announce another 'world first' with the launch of a new version IBIS Smart-binder 'X'. This booklet finishing system has been extended to increase the maximum output to tabloid format size.
The size increase also enables A5 portrait booklets to be produced 2-up at 10,000 booklets/hour.
Newspaper production
The new Smart-binder 'X' is the ideal solution for tabloid newspaper production (11 x 17"). Newspapers may be produced with variable page content and with the option of wire stitch or cold-glue binding, or no binding. Also available is the option to edge trim if required for enhanced finished quality. Newspaper 'sections' may be collected together into finished newspapers on the SB-X delivery and an optional final knife-folder is available if needed.
2-up production of A5 (or 5 ½ x 8 ½") portrait booklets
The new Smart-binder 'X' can produce booklets with a spine length up to 18" (457mm). The optional trimmer centre-knife then cuts this into two A5 'portrait' booklets which are delivered side by side.
This enables A5 (or 5½ x 8½") booklets to be produced at rates up to 10,000 booklets/hour which is required when making very thin booklets at very high web speeds (in-line with a web printer or roll unwinder).
The new IBIS Smart-binder 'X' is the only in-line digital saddle-stitcher available worldwide to produce variable data tabloid size products (or A5 booklets 2-up at 10,000 bph).
