Binding

Both the HP-T370-HD and the HP Advantage 2200 are connected to folding machines from the Müller Martini SigmaLine that trim, fold and collate the books, leaving them ready for binding, either in-line in the case of books with milled spines or off-line for the finishes. The binding is performed in-line thanks to the Müller Martini SigmaLine. Connected to the HP- T370 HD, it allows for high productivity levels for medium and short runs, making it ideal for first editions, short-runs or customised products or those with changing content, such as legal or educational texts. This is a unique setup comprising: SigmaFolder, SigmaCollator, SigmaBuffer, SigmaControl connected in-line with an Acoro A5 perfect binder made by Müller Martini for production with PUR glues, Merit three-knife trimmer and Easy Fly face trimmer. Both lines, that is the HP-T370-HD + SIGMALINE I and the HP Advantage 2200 + SIGMALINE III, are jointly operated through the Muller Martini Connex system for data and process control.

MM_SIGMALINE 1 WITH PUR GLUEING LINE

This folding machine is connected to the HP T370 HD and, downstream from the folder, it is equipped with a device for nesting the folded signatures, one inside the next. This is essential for the handling of fine paper and books with a high page count. This folding station is connected in-line to an Acoro 5 perfect binder for the in-line production of books with milled spines, bound with the PUR technique, in a single printing and binding process.

MM_SIGMA LINE 3

Connected to the HP Advantage 2200, it is equipped with devices for nesting the folded signatures, one inside the next and a high-precision water jet folding system.

CONNEX

Both lines, the HP-T370-HD+ SIGMALINE I and the HP Advantage 2200 + SIGMALINE III are jointly operated through the Muller Martini Connex system for data control and process synchronisation.

ACORO 5 BINDING LINE

The SigmaLine I unit has a unique configuration comprising SigmaCollator, SigmaBuffer, SigmaControl. It is linked to the Acoro A5 perfect binder made by Müller Martini for production with PUR glues.

HARDCOVER PRE-LINE

The binding line is equipped with stations for adding end sheets and cloth, leaving the sewn blocks ready for binding in a hardcover or blexbinder in the Diamant case-binding machine.

CASE-BINDING AND COVER MARKER

At the end of the Acoro 5 line there is a Merit three-knife trimmer and an Easy Fly face trimmer, allowing us to case-bind books that are either sewn or have a milled spine that is glued with either PUR or Hotmelt, and to optionally add a dust jacket.

MM VENTURA MC 200 THREAD SEWING MACHINE

Installed in May 2023, it has a staggered stitch, high-precision adjustments and a spine clamping system that is essential for the ideal preparation of the binding blocks, particularly those printed on fine paper and with a high number of folded signatures.

HORAUF BDM COMPACT BOOK CASEMAKER

The book covers or cases are made in the Hörauf compact BDM. It features a fully automated glueing system, board positioning and perfect cover attachment before moving on to the DIAMANT 35 case-binding machine line.

MM DIAMANT 35 CASE-BINDING MACHINE LINE

The Muller Martini DIAMANT 35 case-binding machine is equipped with a central console to control most of the processes. These high levels of parameter control and automation allow us to ensure the correct assembly of the end bands and covers, thereby ensuring that the end product is of the highest quality.