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DB-290 Perfect Binder

Ideal for shorter runs, the single-clamp DB-290 Perfect Binder produces books up to 1.6″ thick and up to 360 cycles per hour. Simply place the book block into the clamp and the binding process begins with a double pass over the notching and roughening station to prepare the spine for glue adhesion. Side gluing helps bind the edge of the cover to the side of the book block for proper opening and closing. The clamp automatically adjusts to the thickness of the book and sets the nipping station. In addition, the DB-290 offers tape binding capabilities with two different tape sizes available and with a push of a button.
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DB-290 Perfect Binder

Desktop Book Binding On Demand

The user-friendly and automatic DB-290 Perfect Binder brings professional perfect binding to your desktop. Producing up to 200 books per hour, the DB-290 is ideal for short-run, on-demand applications.

With the automated performance and other outstanding features typically reserved for more expensive machines, this perfect binder provides centrally-located controls for single-operator efficiency. Simply place flat sheets into the clamp where pages are gripped automatically and the binding process begins. A double pass over the roughening cutter provides superior notching for superb glue penetration. Its clamping and nipping system ensure consistent square binds.


The DB-290 Perfect Binder offers easy changeover to tape binding and two different tapes sizes are available. Other enhancements include new milling and notching blades along with a new side glue tank for improved glue application and binding. The side glue provides better adhesion and helps form the book spine. The clamp also features a newly, redesigned double rail for enhanced binding performance.

Simply place the book block into the clamp where pages are gripped automatically and the binding process is started. A double pass over the roughing and notching blades provides superior notching and roughening to ensure superb glue penetration for a perfect bind. Its clamping and nipping system also ensures consistent square book spines.

Innovative features of the DB-290 include a dust extractor as well as roughing blades which provide a more durable bind. A side glue tank also applies glue onto the spine ensuring better adhesion for a professionally finished book. In addition, the DB-290 has tape binding capabilities and with a quick push of a button, can convert to a padding function where only the precise amount of glue is added to complete perfectly bound note pads.

For added convenience and efficiency, the DB-290 features a cover detection mechanism at the nipping station that ensures the clamp will not travel back to the nipping position until the cover stock is in position. Optimum operator convenience is further ensured by the ability to set book thicknesses accordingly and by a stand-by mode that allows periodic interruptions in production while minimizing glue deterioration. A safety cover on the roughing and notching blade ensures operator safety.

Key Applications

• Paperback Books

• Tape Bound Workbooks

• Padded Notepads

• Catalogs & Manuals

• Books with Spot UV Covers

Specifications

DB-290 Perfect Binder

Maximum Book Size

12.6” x 15.75” (320 mm x 400 mm)

Minimum Book Size

4.72” x 1.97” (120 mm x 50 mm)

Maximum Cover Size

12.6” x 33” (320 mm x 838.2 mm)

Maximum Binding Thickness

Up to 1.6” (40 mm)**

Glue Warm-Up

25 minutes*

Glue Warm-Up in Stand-by Mode

5 minutes

Cycle Speed

Up to 360 cycles per hour

Production Speed

Up to 200 books per hour

Operation Modes

Perfect bind (manual & auto); Tape bind,  pad (manual)

Standard Features

Dust extraction, stand-by mode, LED display, side glue,

error detection display, notching & roughing blade

Tape Width

Large 1.75” (43 mm)  Max. binding thickness 1” (25.4 mm);

Small 1.18” (30 mm) Max. binding thickness 0.5” (12.7 mm)

(All tape are 11” long and in color black.)

Dust Collector

Dayton portable dust collector (115/230V 60Hz, 7.5 amps )

Power Source

110V 60Hz 15A (optional 220V 50Hz)

Power Consumption

13 Amps max.

Dimensions (L x W x H)

51.2” x 22” x 18.5”

Weight

136 lbs.

Option

Stand (53”x18”x26”, net weight 88 lbs.)

* Varies upon glue type

** When binding book thickness exceeding 30mm, please adjust notching blade height lower according to the operation manual. As part of our continuous product improvement program, specifications are subject to change without notice.