Gluing Systems — Finding Sticky Situations

Baldwin Technology's latest offering is the MicroSet 497 for intermittent in-line fold gluing with integrated folding aid. Features include programmable glue patterns, eight preset patterns, 16 patterns per job (up to 100 jobs storable), press speed up to 18 m/s and glue pressure up to six bar.

Some manufacturers are looking for ways to reinvent the humble glue. Moore Corp. has developed the SpeediSealer pressure seal system that features a patented "cohesive," an adhesive that sticks to itself and is used in mail applications. A continuous seal is formed around the document by applying pressure. The cohesive will only adhere to itself and will not melt or become tacky when exposed to the heat of laser printers. The system can process up to 18,000 pieces per hour.