The Smyth FF-175 MAGNUM is the largest commercially-available thread book sewing machine, produced in series.
Oversized book production
Max signature format 615 (head to tail) x 440 (back to front) mm
Versatile
Manual and automatic versions available.
Integrated lap opening device
Facilitates opening signatures with lap.
Mixed vacuum and pressure heading up system
Perfect head alignment of inserted signatures on the mobile saddle.
Signature locking system
To ensure stitches are perfectly centered on the spine of the signature
Compact sewn book
With any type of paper or signature.
Signature hopper
An ergonomic loading station facilitates signature loading up to a maximum format of 615 x 440 mm.
Automatic loading
In addition to the 4+4 openings managed by the suction cups, the machine can also process signatures with a lap facing the same side or in ``come and go`` mode.
Manual version
The sewing machine is also available in semi-automatic version with manual loading.
Reforming wheels
The two opposing wheels that comprise the signature spine reforming system ensure that the back is completely opened, the signatures centered precisely on the mobile saddle, and the sewing stitches perfectly aligned.
Kicker wheel
The kicker wheel automatically manages system speed according to signature weight and thickness. In the event of particularly lightweight paper, the acceleration speed of each individual signature on the saddle can be programmed and managed.
Heading up unit
A vacuum and pressure system facilitates heading up on the inserted signature head side. When there are no inserted signatures, the vacuum is turned off and the heading up unit works with the pressure system.
Locking system
The mobile saddle is equipped with a signature locking system. This system holds the signatures in position at the top of the saddle and assures the exact centering of the stitches on the spine.
Operator interface
A 12`` touch screen located on a pivoting arm allows the operator to manage operations from both sides of the sewing machine. Programming and diagnostics are carried out from an OMRON PLC.
Delivery table
Stitched book blocks are positioned upright on a motorized table with adjustable speed settings. A side knife assembly and a geared belt enable the outgoing sewn book blocks to be properly supported and transported through the system.
Signature sequence control
Precision signature sequence control is carried out by an OMRON camera by reading barcodes, text or images and selectively filtering out any discrepancies.
Pasting device
In order to give the book spine greater robustness, a pneumatic gun applies a thin strip of vinyl glue near the spine of the signature.
Manual loading station
Particularly recommended when producing high-quality publishing products and where automatic loading is best avoided due to the weight, texture and printing features of the signatures involved.
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