Smyth Computerized Fully Automatic Book Sewing Machines utilize all the newest technology to make the Smyth machines simple to use and operator friendly. Windows based programming makes training both experienced and inexperienced operators very easy.
The computer program allows you to save a multitude of programs for quick and easy recall of repeat jobs. This feature saves the specific settings of a job and the next time the job needs to run, the operator chooses the job from memory and the program performs the computerized functions of the setup automatically. This feature saves valuable time during job changeovers and makes the operators job much simplerThe Smyth feeder transports the signatures through the openers in a shingled stream by means of geared belts. This unique opening system has the signatures traveling at 50% of the speed of the sewing machine at a 2:1 ratio. All other conventional automatic feeders cycle at a 1:1
ratio.
Transporting signatures in a shingled stream offer further advantages as the opened corner of the signature is released on top of a stationary plate ensuring proper transfer of the signature onto the saddle. The transfer of the signature from the saddle to the sewing head is achieved using a venturi style heading up mechanism further ensuring proper transfer of all type of signatures. Hold down fingers on sewing saddle, hold signatures down to prevent rolling.
ONE GATHERER, ONE SMYTH BOOK SEWING MACHINE and ONLY ONE OPERATOR
Semi-automatic thread sewing machine is the ideal solution for the production of sewn books with limited editions. Signatures are opened at the middle by the operator and laid onto a fixed transport saddle. They are taken by pushers and conveyed to a sewer saddle. An automatic registering device aligns signatures before sewing. Sewing and hook needles are easy to insert in the holes of the punch needles. High manufacturing and assembly quality of the machine results in very tight sewing. Automatic thread cut-off is a standard feature. When the operator does not load the signature onto the fixed saddle the machine automatically performs a blind stitch.
Our Smyth book sewing machine is an original patented project with mechanical production speeds of:
15 cycles / min., with signature size (opening) 520 x (spine) 450 mm.
(opening) 20.57” x (spine) 17.71”
20 cycles / min. with signature size (opening) 520 x (spine ) 340 mm.
(opening) 20.57” x (spine) 13.38”
Minimum signature size, (head to tail) 100 x (spine to front) 80 mm.
Double position on the saddle: FIRST POSITION for the max. Size signature (spine to front) 450 mm and SECOND POSITION for signature spine to front Size 340 mm.
The selection of each of the two positions by touch screen without manual operation.