By Team Technifold USA As users increase the speed on a saddlestitcher (or any piece of bindery equipment,) they’re likely to see more and more defects as the speed increases. There are many components that make up an automatic inserting, stitching and trimming line, each designed with operating specifications and limits. If any single component is slightly worn or not set … [Read more...] about Saddlestitcher Heads – 7 Deadly Sins to Avoid
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Tech Watch: Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV Saddlestitcher
Edited by Erin La Row, editor, PostPress Standard Finishing Systems, located in Andover, Massachusetts, combines scoring, folding, saddlestitching and trimming into one system with its third-generation Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV Saddlestitcher. Compared to previous generations of StitchLiners, the Mark IV features more automation; customizable machine status indicator … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV Saddlestitcher
Preparing for Today’s Bookbinding Applications
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, PostPress At the height of the pandemic, a significant increase in durable goods orders kept manufacturers producing at near record levels. Consumers who found themselves at home hit “add to cart” as they made purchase decisions on items to make their living spaces and daily lives more comfortable, including furniture, home appliances and … [Read more...] about Preparing for Today’s Bookbinding Applications
Quality Stitching Wire Matters
by Kristopher Shaw, sales manager, WCJ Pilgrim Wire Stitching wire is one of the last items a printer or binder thinks about; however, there have been some interesting changes with stitching wire in the last few years, including the increase in the use of colored stitching wires (PET coated and alloys) and the use of stainless steel wires used in specialty production runs. … [Read more...] about Quality Stitching Wire Matters
Saddlestitching Industry Evolves as Some Printers Move Function In-House
by Jen Clark, The Binding Edge As equipment manufacturers develop machinery that can handle both digital publishing and finishing capabilities easily and efficiently, some trade binderies have seen a drop in work orders for saddlestitched products, which traditionally had been a large segment of their business. For others, as the work remains steady, new developments in … [Read more...] about Saddlestitching Industry Evolves as Some Printers Move Function In-House
A Closer Look at Stitching Wire
by: Kris Shaw, WCJ Pilgrim Wire In today's commercial printing industry, stitching wire is used in two areas - the bindery and pressroom. Stitching wire is a low-carbon steel with a galvanized or tin coating. Stitching wire is used in the bindery or finishing departments in the form of saddlestitching, bookletmaking, side stitching and corner stitching. A more recent trend WCJ … [Read more...] about A Closer Look at Stitching Wire
The Importance of Stitching Wire
by: Harry Lewis, Dorstener Wire Tech Saddlestitching has been successfully used as a binding process in print media for many years. The simple, low cost process is ideal for catalogs, brochures, calendars, annual reports and many more binding needs. It's important to the industry because saddlestitching offers a choice in the binding process, with benefits and … [Read more...] about The Importance of Stitching Wire
Saddlestitching Technologies Save Time and Money
by: Renée Varella Binderies look to reduce production costs through automation and other innovations that offer quick set-ups and changeovers. Here's an overview of saddlestitching technologies and equipment upgrades from five companies, all designed to enhance efficiencies - and profits. Automation Options Automation and other technologies in the saddlestitching process can … [Read more...] about Saddlestitching Technologies Save Time and Money