2003 Acme Interlake S3A 7/8in Flat Book / Saddle Stitcher – 974-044

Retail Price: $3,500

S/N: 7471

The 2003 Acme Interlake S3A 7/8 in Flat Book / Saddle Stitcher is a heavy-duty wire stitching machine designed for commercial bindery and print finishing operations. It produces flat or saddle stitches for booklets, catalogs, manuals, and other printed materials. The machine forms staples directly from continuous bookbinder’s wire, allowing consistent high-production stitching without frequent staple reloading.

Main Machine

The S3A stitcher forms and drives wire staples through stacked materials before clinching them on the underside of the work. The machine can be configured for flat work or saddle stitching and features adjustable gauges for accurate positioning. A single adjustment control allows operators to quickly change compression and thickness settings when switching between thin pamphlets and thicker booklets.

Features

• Convertible flat and saddle stitching operation
• Single-handle adjustment for thickness and compression
• Carbide-tipped cutter for consistent wire cutting
• Adjustable back and side gauges for positioning
• Heavy cast-iron frame construction
• Forms staples from continuous wire coil

Typical Applications

• Booklet and catalog production
• Manual and brochure stitching
• Commercial print finishing
• Bindery stitching operations

Technical Specifications

• Stitching Capacity: Up to 7/8 in (approx. 175–180 sheets of 80 gsm paper)
• Stitching Speed: Up to 191 stitches per minute
• Wire Type: #18 x #20 high-carbon flat bookbinder’s wire
• Stitch Width: 9/16 in crown
• Throat Depth: 12 in (flat), 15 in (saddle)
• Motor: 115V, 60 Hz, single phase
• Machine Weight: Approx. 382 lb