About the Duplo DB290 Digital Perfect Binding Machine
Part of the new range of perfect binding machines from Duplo International which also includes the all new Ultrabind 2100 PUR. The Duplo DB290 offers an entry level yet highly capable desktop solution aimed at the short run digital print market.
The DB290 is a feature rich, compact Perfect Binding Machine which incorporates a user-friendly, intuitive control panel enabling the machine to be operated with the minimum of training. A key feature of the Duplo DB290 is flexibility, unlike other perfect binding solutions which only offer soft back binding, the DB290 has been designed to also offer Tape Binding as well as Hard Back Binding by adding the additional Hard Back Book Blocks to the nipping station.
Perfectly suited to short and medium run volumes of digital print when combined with the latest Planamelt R Digital Adhesives. The DB290 has been designed with the latest EVA Digital Glue Compositions in mind and can therefore be operated with the very latest from Planatol, Planamelt R and Planamelt Pro. These glues combined with the new milling head and high pressure nipping station enables the DB290 to bind at nearly 95% the strength of PUR but without any of the downsides or clean down procedures normally associated the PUR.
Why Buy the Duplo DB290 – For Business Owners
The Duplo DB290 offers a low-cost introduction into perfect binding for books up to 40 mm thick and up to 320 mm spine lengths. Although it is a starter system, this perfect binding machine has plenty of features that ensures it is a viable choice for any copy shop or corporate print room to consider.
Neat features on the DB290 include auto adjusting side gluing rollers, full high-speed milling spine preparation with integrated spine slitting for full glue penetration and an innovative design which allows the machine to be operated from one position. No other binding machine in this price group offers the same level of standard features or the guarantee of a strong and robust bind along the full length of the spine.
Combine the DB290 with the latest Planamelt Digital Adhesives and you will have a powerful perfect binding solution for both litho and full-colour digital print; All without the high investment associated with this capability.
Why Buy the Duplo DB290 – For Operators
Absolute simplicity in motion, the Duplo DB290 perfect binding machine is a simple to operate, reliable and offers a stress-free binding partner that will increase your workflow and productivity. Fully automated adjustable side gluing, centrally clamping book carriage and nipping station which ensure perfect spine alignment on every book size are just two key features that will ensure you can rely on the DB290 to create the perfect book for you with the minimum of fuss.
Two standard modes of operation further enhance the ease of use on the Duplo DB290, a push button start system is ideal for those awkward jobs and when productivity is key simply switch over to the auto mode for high speed production. Whichever mode you choose the only reliance on the operator loading the book block and positioning the cover in the calibrated nipping station.
A major advantage of this type of perfect binder for operators is the lack of make ready or clean down requirements. Unlike PUR where you can often face lengthy make ready times and then clean down procedures, EVA binders can be switched on, heated, operated and turned off with zero make ready or clean down. Furthermore, the glue often instantly dries allowing the finished books to be handled immediately, guillotined to size and offered back to the customer.
The Duplo DB290 can also produce high-quality glue edged pads with the same ease of operation. Padding is ideal for tear-off NCR sets, visitor signing in registers, engineer job sheets and numbered dockets to name a few.
Highlights
- Compact Desktop Design for Short Run Digital Print Requirements
- Single-operator design and easy changeovers
- Produces up to 240 Books Per Hour
- Auto Adjusting Side Glue Application Rollers
- High Speed Milling & Notching Station
- Pressure Adjustable Chrome Nipping Station
- Minimum Book Size 120 x 50 mm
- Maximum Book Size 320 x 400 mm
- Maximum Cover Size 320 x 838.2 mm
- Maximum Binding Thickness 40 mm
- Digital Display with Self Diagnostics
- Soft Back, Tape and Hard Back Bind on One Machine
- Option to Add an External Waste Extraction System
- Compatible with PlanaMelt R for Digital Binding with 95% PUR Strength
Typical Applications
- On-demand Perfect Binding
- Digital Print Perfect Binding
- Full-Colour Brochures
- Softback Books
- Hard Back Books
- Tape Bound Books
- High-end brochures
- Professional Tenders
- NCR Pad Sets
