High-speed Hunkeler unwinders ensure efficient, productive downstream processing in the transactional, direct mail, print-on-demand and packaging segments, coupled with inserters and other finishing systems.
Excellence in Paper Processing
Plowfolder book solution with media changer RX8
High-performance book block solution
The modular book solution for the production of glued book blocks inline or nearline for continuous digital printing systems up to a paper web width of 30″. Processing of 4, 6 or 8-page signatures with quick setups and format changes. The high-performance Cross Cutter CS6-HS and the Starwheel Delivery SD7-II guarantee nonstop production up to 200 m/min (656 fpm) with over 600 output cycles per hour. In one stacking cycle, several book blocks are delivered. The system is characterized by modularity and flexibility coupled with simple and safe handling for further processing thanks to integrated book block gluing and perfectly flat book stacking. The book-on-demand solution can be used as a flexible nearline solution or as an inline system and is designed for the low to medium volume segment.
Technical specifications
| Max. roll diameter | 1270 mm |
| Web width * | up to 762 mm |
| Production speed | up to 200 m/min |
| Paper weight | 60 – 150 g/m² |
| Folds | 1 to 2 plow folds (2 to 4 layers) |
| Format length | 178 – 356 mm |
| Stack height | up to 120 mm |
| Productivity | up to 600 delivery cycles per hour |
| * Limited to 22" (559 mm) with RX8 |
Options
Web Cleaning Solutions
The web de-dusting module PEM removes the dust from the paper webs. The PEM has two de-dusting heads for cleaning both sides of the paper web in continuous operation.
Web Inspection System
A Web inspection system checks the quality and content of the printed pages. With the WI8 Web Inspection system you can check quality and content of the printing on each page in terms of colors, positions, contours, smearing, jetouts, data validation, etc. It is always possible to update it with new functions and extend it to a complete tracking solution.
Control & Tracking Solution
The tracking system monitors ongoing prodcution in terms of completeness and accuracy.