Signa 5K Gatherer
The modular signature gathering machine with optional side stitching. Designed to streamline and enhance the signature collection, printing, and binding process, this innovative machine incorporates the cutting-edge Welbound Signature Recognition System (WSRS) and offers the versatility of side stitching. Let's delve into the features and benefits of this state-of-the-art solution.
Brochure of Signa 5K
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Modular signature gathering machine with optional side stitching. Now with WSRS (Welbound Signature Recognition System)
Salient Features
- Sturdy design incorporating latest safety features
- PLC controlled system; Operations through touch screen HMI panel
- Offline gathering - Base model of 4 stations with delivery unit, expandable up to 20 stations
- Manual feed station – In case the number of signatures on a particular job is more than the number of gathering stations; the remaining gathered signatures can be fed into the manual feed station
- Suction and gripper type of separation and pulling of signatures from the feed stations
- Error detection protocols provided:
- Missing signature detection through optical sensors
- Multiple signature detection - Operator adjustable through electro-mechanical caliper
- Low pile level detection through proximity sensor
- Signatures misaligned either due to improper gathering or while transmission will also be detected
- Vertical zig zag stacking at delivery unit
- Optional side stitching (stitching heads from hohner® Germany)
Technical Data
Mechanical Speed | 4000 cycles per hour |
Spine Length (Max) | 370 mm |
Spine Length (Min) | 250 mm |
Book Width (Max) | 300 mm |
Book Width (Min) | 150 mm |
Book Thickness | 3-50 mm |
Book Thickness (with side pinning) | 3-16 mm |
Distance Between Stitches | 70 mm (minimum) |
Number of Stations | 4-20 stations |
Signature GSM | 40-250 GSM (single sheet minimum 100 GSM) |
Maximum Pile Height | 150 mm |
Power Requirement | 5 HP / 415 V/ 3 Phase / 50 Hz |
Compressed Air Requirement | 14 CFM, 8 Bar per module (1 module = 4 stations) |
**(air supply should be provided with dry air)** |