Book Binding and Finishing Equipment

Graphic Finishing Services remains dedicated to upgrading our finishing equipment and technology, ensuring optimal service for our customers and meeting the evolving demands of the printing industry. By consistently investing in cutting-edge technology, we enhance our versatility and flexibility, enabling us to provide cost-effective solutions and competitive pricing without compromising on the superior quality synonymous with our bookbinding services.

Binding Equipment

Kolbus KM 610 Perfect Binder w/16 Pockets

Kolbus KM 473 Perfect Binder w/20 Pockets

The Kolbus KM 610 & 473 perfect binders are high-performance binding machines used for producing books, magazines, catalogs, and other bound materials. For fast project turnaround, efficient work processes, and state-of-the-art results.

Whatever your project requires, the 610 & 473 can deliver, including:

  • Perfect, Lay flat and Swiss binding options

  • Operates with EVA Hot Melt or PUR Adhesive

  • 16 & 20 Pockets with a Signature ID Camera System for signature inspection of text, pictures, and barcodes.

  • Ultra-dependable cover production and spine processing

  • Spine preparation & cover scoring

Machine Specifications
Book Size: 2 3/4″ x 4″ to 12″ x 14 1/2″
Cover Size: 8 1/2″ Wide Minimum.  Cover Feeder can’t get any smaller
Spine Thickness: .06″ to 2 1/4″
Spine Grind Off: 1/8″
Head Trim 1/8″ to 1 1/2″
Foot Trim 1/8″ to 1 1/2″
Face Trim 1/8″ to 1 1/2″

Spoilage Allowance
Under 3,000 = 10% overrun
3,000 – 5,000 = 6% overrun
5,000 – 10,000 = 3% overrun

Shrink-Wrappers (3)

STS-17 Auto Shrink-Wrapper

2219 Tex Wrap Auto Shrink-Wrapper

Eastey L Bar Sealer

We offer inline shrink-wrapping on both our 610 & 473 Perfect Binders as well as off line.

Shrink wrapping is one of the best ways to seal and protect your printed product while at the same time providing a polished, upscale “look”. We have the necessary machinery to shrink wrap your printed product, including fully automatic machines for projects with higher volumes.

We use only the best shrink film with superior clarity to ensure that your package will look clean and crisp.

Book Sizes: 2 3/4″ x 4″ to 12″ x 15″

Drills (3)

Lawson Classic Auto Drill Inline

Durschelen PB .15 Auto Drill Inline

HGD Multihole Drill

Three drilling machines with variable heads. We can 1-hole, 3-hole or up to 7-hole drill any size project. There is no job we can’t do and speeds that can satisfy the tightest timelines.

Machine Specifications
1, 3, 5 and 7 hole

Spoilage Allowance
Under 3,000 = 4% overrun
3,000 – 5,000 = 2% overrun
5,000 – 10,000 = 1% overrun

Cutters (2)

Polar ED 137 Cutter w/Monitor & Auto Jogger

Polar 115 EMC Cutter w/Monitor & Auto Jogger

We have 2 cutters and they are the workhorses of our Bindery. Both high speed and very accurate. Graphic Finishing Services will cut any paper to any custom size you require.

Machine Specifications
Sheet Size up to 52″

Spoilage Allowance
Under 3,000 = 5% overrun
3,000 – 5,000 = 3% overrun
5,000 – 10,000 = 1% overrun

Folders (2)

Stahl 26″ x 40″ Continuous Feed 6-6-4

MBO 30″ x 40″ Continuous Feed 6-4-4

We offer a lot of folding capacity and up to 30” to provide our customers “one stop” shopping. We can produce various types of folding — single or half fold, letter, “Z” folds, roll, accordion, signature folding, maps,  open and closed gates and more.

Machine Specifications
Folding size 2 1/4″ Minimum to 30″ Maximum

Spoilage Allowance
Under 3,000 = 8% overrun
3,000 – 5,000 = 5% overrun
5,000 – 10,000 = 2% overrun

Laminator

D&K 3210 One-Sided Laminator

Our high speed D&K 3210 laminator rounds out our lineup to make us a complete soft cover book binding facility.

We have a variety of lamination options

  • Gloss

  • Matte

  • Soft Touch

  • Dry Erase

Machine Specifications
Sheet Size: 8″ x 8″ to 28″ x 40″

Spoilage Allowance
Under 3,000 = 5% overrun
3,000 – 5,000 = 3% overrun
5,000 – 10,000 = 1.5% overrun

Scoring

Horizon Letterpress Scoring Machine

At times cover stocks can crack for various reasons. Preparing Perfect Bound Book Covers using Impact creasing helps to prepare high quality perfect bound book covers. At Graphic Finishing Services, we want you to get a “perfect score.”

Not only do we offer you an enormous assortment of bindery services, we will score any book cover to suit your needs, with precision.

Sheet Size
5″ x 7″ to 14″ x 25″

Spoilage Allowance: 
Cover & Text Weight Stocks = 30 sheets

See It In Action

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