Collating Systems — Adding to the Pile

He notes that the Standard Horizon SpeedVAC-100 is the only suction-feed collating system that utilizes "pulsed rotary" vacuum drum feeding. It is the same type of feed system used in high-quality folding machines to handle a wide range of stocks at high speeds.

Speed, accuracy, consistency and minimal adjustments on changeovers are some of the elements customers seek from collating systems, according to Jennifer Moffa, customer service representative for Smyth srl/Mac Manufacturing. Its Model P collator/gatherer can be expanded to include the Smyth fully automatic, high-speed sewing machine for producing sewn books in-line.