Book Binding Machines
Fore edge trimming machine | Eletta
Eletta is a fore edge trimming machine for books and magazines with lateral flap book covers. The Eletta is generally positioned in-line on the perfect binding line, before the three-knife trimmer. The book covers are opened horizontally with suction cups. The book is registered at the stop clamp position and trimmed using an oblique scissor movement.
Due to the simplicity of the Eletta machine, a wide variety of books can be undertaken, such as stitched and perfect bound books, magazines, etc. Very importantly, the machine can work as a standalone machine as well as in-line with the perfect binding.
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Possible Jobs
Working process:
- Book entering the Eletta
- Book covers opened using suction cups
- Book registering
- The machine registers the book so that the fore edge is cut perfectly square with the book cover
- Book exit with fore edge trimmed
Possible Jobs
Specs
- Maximum book format: 320 x 445 mm
- Minimum book format: 105 x 150 mm
- Machine composed of: Register table with rollers; register table adjustment by eccentric unit support; double suction valves device for book cover opening (top and bottom), with the option to select opening of top or bottom flap, both, or none; cover openings for books with flaps from 5 to 32.5 cm; plough system to keep flaps opened; motorised top and bottom belts for book guiding to cutting position without damaging the cover; book register device so the fore edge is trimmed perfectly square against the book cover; book block pressing before trimming; oblique cutting knife against a register bar; electronic photocell device for cover opening detection; exit belts recovery for reject of books not cut properly; PLC with touch-screen keyboard; automatic centralized lubrication system with a 3 Kg capacity tank
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes the Eletta fore edge trimming machine?
Eletta is made by Macari-Fidia (Macari S.r.l.), based in Ciriè near Turin, Italy. The company was founded in 1990 and supplies customers in over 30 countries.
What does the Eletta do?
Eletta trims the fore edge of books and magazines that have lateral flap book covers. Suction cups open the covers horizontally, the book is registered at the stop clamp position, and an oblique scissor movement trims it.
Where does the Eletta sit in a book production line?
It is generally placed in line on a perfect binding line, before the three-knife trimmer. It can also work as a stand-alone machine.
Which books and magazines can the Eletta trim?
Eletta handles stitched and perfect bound books and magazines, with book formats from 105 × 150 mm up to 320 × 445 mm. The cover openings suit books with flaps from 5 to 32.5 cm.
How does the Eletta protect the cover?
Motorised top and bottom belts guide the book to the cutting position without damaging the cover. Double suction valves open the cover at the top, the bottom, both or neither, and a plough system keeps the flaps open.
How does the Eletta get a square cut?
A book register device holds the book so that the fore edge is trimmed perfectly square against the cover. The book block is pressed before trimming, and an oblique cutting knife works against a register bar.
What happens to a book that is not cut properly?
Exit belts recover it as a reject. An electronic photocell device detects the cover opening, and a PLC with a touch-screen keyboard controls the machine.
How much does an Eletta cost?
An Eletta is quoted per project: Macari-Fidia configures it to the customer’s line, as stand-alone or in line, and publishes no price. To get a quotation, send the book formats you trim, the cover type and the binding line you use to [email protected] or use the contact form.
What installation and service does Macari-Fidia offer for the Eletta?
Macari-Fidia’s technicians and fitters can advise on an Eletta, install and start it up on site and train your staff, on request. The Aftersales & Spare Parts page also mentions maintenance and servicing agreements.