Binding A Hardcover Book - Fastbind Elite User Manual

BINDING A HARDCOVER BOOK

Section 6
BINDING A HARDCOVER BOOK
Check List & Preparations
Binding procedure
6.1. LOADING COVER AND PAPERS
6.1.1 1.1
a)
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Before you begin, ensure that
• Τhere is glue in the applicator reservoir (Fastbind Hot-Melt)
•
Machine has warmed up at least 20 min
•
Ηard cover nipping plate is attached (marked with "H")
• Τhe turntable is in normal position
• Τhe hardcover paper guide is attached (H- model)
PREPARATIONS:
a. Fold the hardcover in your hands to pre-form 'folding lines' down
the spine against the spine board.
b. Add tacky lining sheets as the fi rst and last page of the paper block
with the silicone release paper outwards. Jog the complete block
and align them against the paper guide.
Release the clamp by pulling the clamp handle down and
towards you. Insert the cover between the clamp and turntable.
It will slip in easily if you lift the turntable slightly using the
clamping handle. Place the cover so that the front page faces
turntable.
a,b ) Press the cover spine against positioning deck.
b)
1 - 10
NO. OF PAGES FOR DIFFERENT HARDCOVERS
Spine width Paper block No. of sheets
(mm) thickness (mm)
8 4 ± 1,0
10 6,5 ± 1,0
12 8,5 ± 1,0
14 10,5 ± 1,0
16 12,5 ± 1,0
18 14,5 ± 1,0
20 16,5 ± 1,0
Table applies to FASTBIND supplies only!
(pages)
35 - 55
55 - 75
75 - 95
95 - 115
115 - 135
135 - 155
155 - 175
REV. d5 Elite Multilang
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