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Casing-in machine X-Case

The X-Case is an ideal casing-in machine for short runs. It has a sturdy build, wide size range and guarantees high quality binding.
A common drive ensures that the speed between the book and the gluing rollers remains constant regardless of the book weight.
To produce durable books the X-Case automatically applies a double amount of glue at the joints.

Specification:
  • Gluing device with function of double spreading
  • Manual opening of the book block and placing on the blade
  • Manual positioning of the book case
  • Gluing with cold (vinyl) glue
  • Grooved rollers ensure even distribution of glue in a thin layer
Technical Data:
  • Max book block size:  46 x 50 (spine) cm
  • Min book block size:  35 x 70 (spine) cm
  • Max book block thickness:  7 cm
  • Min book block thickness: 0,4 cm
  • Max mechanical speed: 200 books/h 
  • Rated power:  0,37 kW
  • Standard voltage: 400 V/ 50 Hz/3 phase (others available upon request)
  • Packed machine size: 123 x 158 x h 175 (h) cm
  • Gross weight:  601 kg

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Semiautomatic Casing-in machine X-Case Plus

X-Case Plus is a semi-automatic version of the X-Case. 

Features:

  • Book block feeding station
  • Automatic opening of the book block at the middle and placing on the blade
  • Accurate alignment of the book spine with respect to the cover
  • Gentle pressing after casing-in by means of rollers
  • Finished books are delivered on a shelf for easy manual unloading

Technical data:

  • Max size: 22 x 50 (spine) x 6 cm
  • Min size: 12 x 12 (spine) x 0,8 cm
  • Max speed: 350 books/h 
  • Rated power: 0,55 kW
  • Standard voltage: 400 V/ 50 Hz /3 phase (others available upon request)
  • Air consumption (to be supplied by the user): 200 l/min – 6 atm 
  • Packed machine size: 132 x 295 x h 210 cm
  • Gross weight: 750 kg

Optional equipment:

Software and hardware modifications enabling X-Case Plus to work in manual mode (i.e. like an X-Case); includes a device for thin books.

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Casing-in machine + joint forming press X–Case Plus + Vip Forming

The line performs three operations in line: casing-in, book pressing and joint forming. The end result is a finished hard-cover book.
The X-Case Plus cases in the book, presses it gently and lays it onto the infeed belt of the VIP Forming press. The VIP Forming has two hydro-dynamic pressing stations which press the book in the proximity of the spine and then form the joints by means of heated blades. The pressure and temperature of each station can be set individually.
Main features
  • Book block feeding station
  • Automatic opening of the book block in the middle and placing on the blade
  • Gluing (casing-in) with cold glue, with function of double spreading
  • Accurate alignment of the book spine with respect to the cover
  • Gentle pressing after casing-in by means of rollers
  • Book blocks feeding of joint forming machine
  • Two pressing and joint forming stations (with heated blades)
  • Hydro-dynamic book pressing system
  • Pneumatic joint forming system
  • Two separate temperature control stations
  • Two separate pressing timers
 
Technical data
  • Min book size: cm 12 x 12 (spine) x 0,8
  • Max speed: books/h 350
  • Rated power: kW 4
  • Standard voltage: V 400/Hz 50/3 phase (others available upon request)
  • Air consumption (to be supplied by the user): l/min 200 – atm 6
  • Packed X Case Plus: cm 132 x 295 x h210
  • Gross weight: kg 750
  • Packed VIP Forming: cm 213 x 145 x h180
  • Gross weight: kg 1020

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