Digital FoldLine 180
High-Speed Roll to Book Block Finishing Solution
Digital FoldLine 180 is a high-speed roll to book block finishing solution, which can fold and cut the digital printed paper roll into signatures, and then stack the signatures into complete book blocks for the downstream binding process. Digital FoldLine 180 allows efficient short run production, low labor costs and quick changeover for on-demand production. It offers seamless connectivity for in-line with upstream digital printing press and downstream perfect binder to achieve a fully automatic digital production line.
Outstanding Features:
Seamless Workflow: It is capable of seamless integrating with upstream digital printing press and downstream perfect binder into one system with outstanding productivity.
Fast Automatic Changeover: Automatic job changeover can be accurately completed down to 5 minutes for format change. There are no changeover times for thickness change.
Various Folding Options: Equipped with two folding modules, Digital FoldLine 180 provides various folding options to meet on-demand production requirements.
Flexible Output Possibilities: The stacking module supports one book block to multiple book blocks per stack, which offers flexible output possibilities for the downstream process.
Machine Layout:
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Web Unwind Module
Automatic web lifting driven by motor and automatic web positioning detection makes the web replacement easy and precise. Thanks to the servo motor for controlling the paper web running speed and tension, it ensures the stable web feeding with the best folding and cutting results.
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Folding Modules
Two folding modules provide various folding options to fold the digital printed paper web into signatures. Deviation correcting device can automatically adjust the paper web to make it at the correct position before entering into the folding modules. |
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Cutting Module
The cut-off length is controlled by servo motor and automatically adjusted according to the touch screen setting. The sensor for detecting the cut-off and jam is equipped to guarantee the best of class cutting effect.
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Stacking Module
Stacking module is to stack the signatures and then to form the auxiliary glued book-blocks by the glue dispensing device. The stacking module supports one book block to multiple book blocks per stack. |
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Unwind Module |
Max. Web Diameter (A) |
1400mm |
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Max. Web Width (B) |
900mm |
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Max. Mechanical Speed (C) |
180m/min |
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Folding Module |
Max. Web Width (H) |
900 mm |
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Folding Accuracy (I) |
≤0.5 mm |
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Max. Mechanical Speed (J) |
180m/min |
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Cutting Module |
Signature Length (E) |
145～310mm |
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Signature Width (D) |
105～280mm |
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Cutting Accuracy (F) |
±0.25 mm |
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Max.Mechanical Speed (G) |
180m/min |
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Stacking Module |
Book Block Length (K) |
150～310mm |
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Book Block Width (L) |
145～280mm |
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Book Block Thickness (M) |
3～50mm |
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Stacking Speed |
≤1600c/h |
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Book Block Delivery Way |
One book by one book, or multiple books in a stack |
The Digital FoldLine 180 Roll to Book Block Finishing Solution is ideal for digital print-on-demand environments, producing high-quality book blocks efficiently. It supports various paper weights and formats for versatile digital web finishing applications.
Explore related digital finishing products: Digital Robot 2000A, Digital Robot 2000C, and DT-30 Digital Three Knife Trimmer.
Application and Selection Guide for Digital FoldLine 180
Best fit
Digital FoldLine 180 is a priority JMD solution for roll-to-book-block production. It is suitable for digital printers that need to fold and cut printed paper rolls into signatures, stack complete book blocks, and feed downstream binding with less manual handling.
Typical workflow
The system is designed to connect an upstream digital web press with downstream book binding equipment, helping print-on-demand and short-run book producers build a more automated roll-to-book workflow.
Related JMD equipment
For complete digital book production, Digital FoldLine 180 can be considered together with Digital Robot 2000A, Digital Robot 2000C, DT-30 Digital Three Knife Trimmer, and JMD perfect binders.
Useful next pages: Digital Book Production Workflow, Roll-to-Book Finishing Solution, Digital Robot 2000A, Digital Robot 2000C, DT-30 Digital Three Knife Trimmer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does the Digital FoldLine 180 do?
The Digital FoldLine 180 is a high-speed roll to book block finishing solution that folds and cuts digitally printed paper rolls into signatures, then stacks them into complete book blocks ready for downstream binding.
How does the Digital FoldLine 180 support on-demand printing?
The Digital FoldLine 180 is designed for digital print on-demand environments, offering efficient short-run production with low labor costs and quick job changeover, making it ideal for web-to-print and on-demand book production.
Can the Digital FoldLine 180 work inline with a perfect binder?
Yes. The Digital FoldLine 180 offers seamless in-line connectivity with perfect binding and other downstream finishing equipment, enabling a fully automated roll-to-finished-book production workflow.
What book block delivery options does the Digital FoldLine 180 offer?
The Digital FoldLine 180 can deliver book blocks one book at a time or deliver multiple books in a stack, providing flexibility to match the downstream binding or collating process.
What types of paper and formats can the Digital FoldLine 180 handle?
The Digital FoldLine 180 supports various paper weights and formats, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of digital web finishing applications including books, booklets, and catalogs.
