What is Semi Auto Casing In Machine

With its well-coordinated sequence control, the semi auto casing-in machine can be used for casing-in within bookbinderies manufacturing short-run and widely varying size books, as well as for series production in industrial bookbinderies and printing works. The machine operates on the proven principle of one blade for holding and transporting the book block between the gluing units. Largely without a need for format settings, small and medium-sized editions can be processed just as easily as special-sized and constantly-changing formats. Control of specific procedures at the gluing stage and subsequent transport of the block to the case is controlled by touchscreen. This facility can be used to adapt the gluing process to a variety of block types (e.g. photo albums) and to different kinds of backliner. The glue feed into the gluing units is controlled by pumps. To achieve a pefect viscosity of the glue, an automatic water feed is integrated into the machine. Water can be added to the glue in intervals either automatically or manually. The machine also has an automatic cleaning system which is activated by touchscreen.

Semi Auto Casing In Machine

Semi Auto Casing In Machine Working Process

Semi Auto Casing In Machine has two separate gluing units for applying glue to the two end papers of the book block. The glue is fed into the gluing units by pumps.

At the start of the operating cycle the blade is located in the upper position. A book block is opened in the centre, placed on the blade and pushed against the rear limit stop.

The casing-in cycle can then be triggered by the operator. The blade drives downwards between the gluing units. While the blade is travelling downwards the book case is placed in the case mountings. It is automatically centred by means of these mountings. A back stop ensures that the upper and lower cover-rim overlaps (or squares) are equal.

When the blade has reached the gluing position the gluing units come together pressing briefly against the book block in the area of the joint. The machine control ensures that the spread of glue is slightly thicker in the joint area. The additional glue applied to the joint can be regulated independently of the normal spread thickness, thereby adjusting the glue level to suit the overlap of mull. The length of the additional gluing surface can also be set via the control unit, so that even widely overlapping mull represents no problem.

After the pressing of the rollers against the joint, the blade begins to move upwards and glue is applied to the two endpapers. The speed at which the blade travels matches precisely the rotation of the gluing rollers. This ensures the level of glue aplied to the end papers is even.

At the end of the cycle the blade guides the book block into the case, coming to a halt in the upper position. This process is supported by pressing the case onto the book block. The book block and the case have now been bound to a book.

This book is next taken from the blade and is pressed in a pressing and joint-setting machine.

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With its automatic cleaning system, the machine may be cleaned easily and quickly after use.

Advantages of Semi Auto Casing In Machine

Anyone looking for casing-in solutions for one-off production and smaller series in the hardcover sector cannot avoid the Semi Auto Casing In Machine. 

Set-up times are eliminated when working with the Semi Auto Casing In Machine - different materials and formats can be processed without format settings. Settings can be made very easily via the integrated touch screen. Among other things, the glue application can be adjusted to optimise processing for different types of book blocks (e.g. photo books) or backlining types (e.g. gauze). Besides standard hardcover covers, very small and soft covers can also be processed. 

After use, the machine can be cleaned easily and quickly thanks to an automatic self-cleaning system.

Semi Auto Casing In Machine is used to embed a book block into its cover; the operator must first place the inside of the book on the machine blade, then place the book cover over the block and then start the processing cycle. At this point the block is lowered as the two side gluers approach the block of the book to be encased and will deposit a light layer of vinyl glue on each side of the block, then this goes up as the cover approaches and is glued to it, so that the book is formed.