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High-Quality Finish

The KB-4000 utilises both PUR and EVA Hotmelt glues to ensure a strong and durable finish. The PUR glue is applied down the spine of the book, while the Hotmelt glue is used for quick-drying side gluing.

Efficient and Environmentally Friendly

The closed tank system of the KB-4000 makes it environmentally friendly, with no fumes emitted during operation. Additionally, the PUR glue inside the system is preserved for longer, making it an efficient option.

Automatic Setup and Accurate Book Production

The KB-4000 features a fully automatic setup, making it quick and easy to get started. With its colour touch screen control, the binder offers secure and accurate book production, ensuring a high-quality end result.

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The KB-4000 PUR Explained…

The FKS PrintBind KB-4000 is a single clamp binder offering high quality, on-demand perfect binding. The KB-4000 utilises the benefits of both PUR and EVA Hotmelt glues, PUR is applied down the spine of the book, providing a strong and durable finish. The book block is then side glued using the quick drying Hotmelt glue, allowing the operator to handle the book soon after being produced. The PUR binder features a closed tank system, as a result, no fumes are emitted and the PUR glue inside the system is preserved for longer.

  • Highlights

    • Fully Automatic set up
    • Small footprint
    • Closed PUR glue tank operation
    • Colour touch screen control
    • Secure and accurate book production
    • PUR Slot Nozzle spine gluing
    • Automatic Hotmelt side gluing
    • Glue cut off
    Typical Applications

    • Photographic albums
    • Journals: Medical, Scientific, Educational
    • Paperbacks: Fiction, Children’s, Adult
    • Directories
    • Instruction manuals
    • Catalogues
    • Postcard Packs

Specifications

Specification Amount
Book size 120 x 120 mm (min.) –  420 x 360 mm (max.)
Spine thickness 2 mm (min.) – 50 mm (max.)
Cover size 120 x 240 mm (min.) – 425 x 780 mm (max.)
Max. Cover weight 400 g/m² (pre-creased)
Max. Books per hour 200 cycles/hour (Effective Output depending on user and material)
Glue pre-heating time Approximately 30 minutes
Binding system PUR Glue (spine gluing) Hotmelt (side gluing)
Glue application system 1 Nozzle (Closed, volumetric System) 2 Active Hotmelt Side Gluing Discs
Compressed air supply Compressor or central air supply (120 l/Min., 8 bar)*
Options Compressor
Power supply 400 V, 50 Hz, 16 A, 4,6 kW (max.)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 2.010 x 975 x 1.300 mm
Weight 380 kg (approx.)

About

CLC is proud to introduce the KB-4000 PUR Binder, a high-quality, on-demand perfect binding machine that offers a durable finish. With its compact footprint, fully automatic setup, and colour touch screen control, the KB-4000 is the ideal solution for those looking for secure and accurate book production. The binder features a closed tank system, which makes it environmentally friendly and efficient, with no fumes emitted during operation. It offers the benefits of both PUR and EVA Hotmelt glues, with the former applied down the spine of the book, ensuring a strong and durable finish, while the latter is used for quick drying side gluing.

The KB-4000 PUR binder is perfect for a wide range of applications. It is ideal for photographic albums, journals in the medical, scientific, and educational fields, as well as paperbacks, including fiction, children’s books, and adult literature. It is also perfect for producing directories, instruction manuals, catalogues, and postcard packs.

After Sales Service

We have our own servicing team with over 30 years’ experience in the industry who are available to back up all the products we sell, we pride ourselves on our after sales service team. All new equipment comes with the manufacturer’s warranty thereafter we have a number of options available to ensure your machinery is running in the most effective way possible.

FAQ

Q: What type of glue does the KB-4000 use?
A: The KB-4000 uses both PUR and EVA Hotmelt glues. The PUR glue is applied down the spine of the book, providing a strong and durable finish, while the Hotmelt glue is used for quick-drying side gluing.

Q: Is the KB-4000 easy to set up?
A: Yes, the KB-4000 features fully automatic setup, making it quick and easy to get started.

Q: What is the maximum book size that the KB-4000 can bind?
A: The KB-4000 can bind books up to 420 x 360 mm in size.

Q: Does the KB-4000 emit fumes during operation?
A: No, the KB-4000 features a closed tank system, so no fumes are emitted during operation.

Q: What is the maximum number of books the KB-4000 can produce per hour?
A: The KB-4000 can produce up to 200 cycles per hour, depending on the user and materials used.

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