Book Binding Machines
Creasing folding and gluing machine | Tellus
This is one of our creasing, folding and gluing machines. Tellus is an easy and quick changeover machine, designed to produce flexible “Dutch” book covers, in one pass, starting from rectangular sheets. The machine feeding is by a continuous friction feeder; then, very importantly, the machine has a mitering system, meaning it cuts the 4 corners of the book cover, then it makes all the lateral folding and gluing, and the book cover is made automatically in one pass.
Tellus adapts perfectly to customers’ needs, like all the other Macari-Fidia Macchine Grafiche machines. For further inquiries or questions you may use the Contact Us page or visit our YouTube channel. We look forward to hearing from you.
Possible Jobs
On the standard machine you may produce the following items:
Possible Jobs
Specifications
- Max format: 600 x 700 mm
- Min format: 120 x 220 mm
- Paper weight: 200 to 400 gr
- Corner mitreing section – max open size: 600 x 540 mm
- Corner mitreing section – min open size: 120 x 220 mm
- Machine composed of: Continuous top loading friction feeder, corner mitring system (all four corners), plough folding unit, hot melt gluing system, delivery table
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TELLUS Corner mitreing, creasing, folding and gluing machine (Made in Italy)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes the Tellus creasing, folding and gluing machine?
Tellus 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 Tellus make?
Tellus makes flexible “Dutch” book covers in one pass, starting from rectangular sheets. It cuts the four corners of the cover with its mitring system, then makes all the lateral folds and glues them, so the cover is finished automatically. The machine is designed for easy and quick changeover.
What sheet sizes and paper weights can the Tellus process?
The Tellus processes formats from 120 × 220 mm up to 600 × 700 mm, in paper of 200 to 400 g. In the corner mitring section the open size ranges from 120 × 220 mm to 600 × 540 mm.
What is the Tellus made of?
It has a continuous top-loading friction feeder, a corner mitring system for all four corners, a plough folding unit, a hot melt gluing system and a delivery table.
How does the Tellus differ from the Desta and the Eletta?
The Desta creases recto verso and folds and glues, and the Eletta trims the fore edge of finished books. The Tellus makes the flexible book cover itself, with mitred corners.
How much does a Tellus cost?
No price is published for the Tellus: Macari-Fidia adapts each machine to the customer’s needs and quotes per project. To get a quotation, send a sample of your book cover, the sheet size and paper weight and your volume to [email protected] or use the contact form.
What installation and service does Macari-Fidia offer for the Tellus?
Consulting, installation, start-up and staff training for the Tellus can be requested, and Macari-Fidia’s own technicians and fitters carry them out on site. For maintenance and servicing agreements, see Aftersales & Spare Parts.