Pearls-8000 Saddle Stitching System
Excellent Stitching Quality with Quick Return on Investment
The Pearls-8000 is a cost-effective entry level saddle stitching system from JMD. It can achieve high efficient production at speeds of up to 8,000 cycles per hour with excellent stitching quality. The clearly arranged, compact design and central touch screen control allow the machine operator to monitor the prodution process conveniently. Simple operation combined with the space saving layout makes this machine an ideal choice for commercial runs.
Outstanding Features:
Easy operation with touch screen control and large viewing windows.
Short make-ready and quick changeover by employing the position indicators.
Outstanding product quality with reliable feeding, stitching and trimming process.
Optional image recognition system can be equipped to detect the wrong signature.
Machine Layout:
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Signature Feeders
The signature feeder employs the compact twin-feeder design with large capacity flat hopper to ensure large and consistent output. 1:1 and 1:2 operation modes are available. |
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Cover Folder Feeder
After the cover is scored along a predetermined line, it is folded along the scored line, fed onto the gathering chain and transported to the saddle stitcher. |
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Quality Assurance
Thickness inspector guarantees only complete booklets are stitched and trimmed. The signatures monitored as too thick or too thin will not be stapled, and will be rejected. The missing stitch detector comes as standard, and the optional image recognition system is available for detecting the wrong signatures. |
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Stitching Unit
The stitching unit configures two Hohner stitching heads for precise and excellent stitching, which can stitch up to 5mm thickness to meet different requirements. |
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Three-Knife Trimmer
The trimmer is quick and easy to set up using hand wheels with position indicators. Smooth transferring and precise positioning of each untrimmed book assure that each book is accurately trimmed, first by the side cut for the head and the foot, and then the front cut. |
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Machine Model |
Pearls-8000 |
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Max. Mechanical Speed |
8000 c/h |
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Max. Untrimmed Book Size (a*b) |
365x305mm |
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Min. Untrimmed Book Size (a*b) |
110x85mm |
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Max. Trimmed Book Size (a*b) |
360x300mm |
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Min. Trimmed Book Size (a*b) |
105x65mm |
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Max. Stitching Thickness (c) |
10mm |
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Power Required |
12.5kW |
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Machine Dimensions |
8300*4500*1400mm |
See related products: Rose-12000 Saddle Stitching System, Cambridge-12000 Perfect Binder, and Pearls-8000 is suitable for printers that need an economical saddle stitching system for booklets, brochures, catalogs, and stitched publications with dependable output. It fits commercial finishing departments that need cost-effective stitched booklet production with easier operation and a practical upgrade path toward higher-speed saddle stitching lines. Printers can compare Pearls-8000 with Rose-12000 for higher-capacity saddle stitching, or with perfect binding systems when job types shift from stitched booklets to glued softcover books. Useful next pages: Rose-12000 Saddle Stitching System, Saddle Stitching Solutions, Perfect Binding Solutions. The Pearls-8000 achieves up to 8,000 cycles per hour, making it one of JMD’s entry-level high-speed saddle stitching systems for commercial print production. The machine handles stitching thickness up to 10mm, suitable for standard magazine, catalog and booklet production. Trimmed book sizes range from 105x65mm (minimum) to 360x300mm (maximum), covering most standard publication formats. An optional image recognition system is available to detect wrong or misaligned signatures during production, helping reduce waste and improve quality control. The machine requires 12.5kW of power and has overall dimensions of 8,300 x 4,500 x 1,400mm, requiring adequate floor space planning prior to installation. binder/”>Superbinder-8000e Perfect BinderApplication and Selection Guide for Pearls-8000
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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