Book

Head tail band machines

Head tail band machines are typically used in bookbinding and print finishing applications to apply a decorative band to the head (top) and tail (bottom) of a book. These machines can be semi-automatic or fully automatic and can apply a band made of various materials, such as paper, cloth, or leather. The process of applying head and tail bands involves feeding...

Book rounding and edge gilding machine

A book edge gilding machine is a specialized piece of equipment used in the bookbinding industry to apply a decorative metallic finish to the edges of a book's pages. This process, known as gilding, can add an attractive and luxurious appearance to a book. The machine typically consists of a series of rollers that hold the book block in place and...

Die-cutting

We can cut out shapes in your books, in soft or hard covers, in a content page or even through the whole book. If you wish to add this kind of feature to your book, you can always ask your contact person for advise of the most efficient way to do it.

Sino pack 2023

The 29th China International Exhibition on Packaging Machinery & Materials Date 2-4 March 2023 Venue Area B, China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, PR China Exhibition Introduction The 29th China International Exhibition on Packaging Machinery & Materials (Sino-Pack2023) will be grandly held at Area B, China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, PR China. Practical. Innovation. Sustainability The exhibitions continue to focus on the field of fast-moving consumer...

Sheet-fed offset printing

More cost effective with larger runs. Recommended for 1000+ copies. High quality. Using computer-to-plate technology. More flexibility in choosing different types of surfaces (a variety of coated and uncoated papers, canvas, plastic, etc.) and inks (CMYK, Pantone, fluorescent or metallic). All presses are equipped with Prinect Axis Control, Prinect Image Control or Impress Control automatic colour control systems to guarantee the consistency of...

Book spine type

Round spine Content block should be at least 6mm thick to have a round spine. Please also note - the wider the spine, the less rounded the spine can be. Flat spine If not specified differently, the same thickness is used for the board inside the flat spine as for the front and back covers. Open spine Also known as exposed spine binding. Coloured threads...

Covers and endpapers 2

Flexi cover Binding style which lies between paperback and hard cover binding, combining features of both. More durable than soft covers, lighter than hard covers. Endpapers, head & tail bands and marker ribbons also possible as for hard covers. Flaps for cover possible as for soft covers. Endpapers If endpapers are not included in content pages as self-ends, endpaper is a folded sheet...

Types of bookbinding

Sewn binding A strong, durable binding where inside pages are sewn together in sections. Standard thread colour is white, but you can order different colour threads. Glued binding Also known as Perfect binding. Content pages are bound together by a layer of flexible adhesive. Quite durable and has a low to medium cost. PUR-glued Content pages are glued with PUR glue, which offers superior adhesion....

Types of binding

Lay-flat binding Sewn soft cover books with endpapers, for which the cover spine is not attached to the book content spine part. This makes it possible for you to lay it flat when it is opened. This also gives the cover spine an appearance similar to hard cover books. When the book is opened, the cover does not crease in the...