Postpress — The End of the Line

Heidelberg also introduced the Stahlfolder TD 52 Topline buckle plate folding machine (shown above), designed for the 193⁄5x271⁄2˝ format, and the Ti 40 Proline buckle plate folding machine, developed for the small offset market.

For perfect binding, Rosback showed off its 880 perfect binder, a single-clamp, hot-melt, floor model unit that delivers square-bound books. Features include 600 cycles per hour, with milling, side gluing and a heavy-duty, three-horsepower motor, with either conveyor, vertical stacker, or drop-tray delivery. It was shown with an optional 885 vacuum cover feeder.