1986 Rosback 203R Automatic Saddle Stitcher – 073026099002A

S/N: 203R86746

The Rosback 203R is an automatic saddle stitcher designed for producing wire-stitched books, pamphlets, and other folded publications from pre-collated signatures. This machine is configured with a manual hand-feed station, twin stitching heads, an integrated saddle transport, and foot-pedal control for setup and production. It is suited for commercial printing plants, binderies, and in-plant finishing departments.

Included Components:

• Manual hand-feed table with adjustable guides
• (2) quick-clamping stitching heads
• Integrated saddle transport
• Central pushbutton control panel
• Movable foot control

Features:

• Automatic saddle stitching of pre-collated signatures
• Variable-speed production operation
• Electric-eye signature sensing to prevent stitching without a book in position
• Adjustable stitch-head positioning
• Independent controls for setup and production operation
• Heavy-duty floor-model construction

Applications:

• Saddle-stitched booklets and pamphlets
• Catalogs, manuals, programs, and brochures
• Commercial bindery and print finishing
• Short- to medium-run publication production

Specifications:

• Minimum Book Size: 3 x 5in / 76 x 127mm
• Maximum Book Size: 12-1/2 x 15in / 318 x 381mm
• Maximum Stitching Thickness: 3/16in / 4.75mm
• Minimum Stitch-Head Spacing: 2-1/8in / 54mm
• Maximum Stitch-Head Spacing: 9-3/4in / 247mm
• Operating Speed: 1,800 to 5,000 cycles per hour
• Installed Stitching Heads: (2)
• Maximum Stitching-Head Capacity: (4)
• Electrical Requirements: 230V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase, 3.4A