In-line gluing technology for saddle stitchers can be a money saver and a profit producer for printers
Tipped-on booklets, CDs, DVDs, merchandise samples and reply cards are just a few of the diverse possibilities that can be affixed to printed pieces. Muller Martini, the world leader in print finishing innovation, has made the process easier, faster and more economical with the company’s Sample Gluer 423 for in-line use with saddle stitchers.
The Sample Gluer 423 optimizes production efficiency by enabling various pieces to be glued on in-line during the stitching stage. In addition to reducing labor expenses, this also speeds job turnaround for printing operations because they can perform the function in-house without having to wait for products to come back from an outside source. In turn, this enables printers to enhance their responsiveness to customer scheduling demands, particularly with regard to tight deadlines. Furthermore, when the gluing-on process is performed in-house the printer has greater control over production quality. Yet another benefit to printers is the potential for increased revenue by being able to offer customers added-value options for their print jobs.
Of specific note is the growing use throughout the graphic arts industry of stick-on notes as advertising vehicles. Muller Martini’s new Sample Gluer 423 add-on kit contains an adjustable hopper for processing different sizes as well as special separator disks to feed the stick-on notes during running production on saddle stitchers.
The Muller Martini Sample Gluer 423, which runs at up to 30,000 c/hr. and is engineered for use with all Muller mid-range and hi-performance saddle stitchers, can automatically affix an extensive variety of samples onto printed products. The Sample Gluer 423 is easy to install, it handles a large range of sizes and it can be used at any feeder station. Sizes can be changed without tools. Samples are processed precisely at maximum production speeds and the sample position can be adjusted during operation.
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