Gluing Systems — Finding Sticky Situations

BY ERIK CAGLE

Is it possible for a gluing system to be all things to all printers and finishers? The answer to that question is a wholehearted yes.

Let's be honest, the days of "Type A personality" gluing systems are long gone. Competition on the manufacturer level has prevented one-dimensional systems from becoming prevalent. Gluing systems must play nice with the presses, or they'll find themselves taking an extended time out on a dusty shelf in a second-hand shop. Not only must they be easy to use, setup and maintain, but application must be uniform.