2012 Schmedt PraForm Book Pressing / Joint Setting Machine – 120125911004A

S/N: 476

The 2012 Schmedt PräForm is a compact, pneumatic-hydraulic book pressing and joint-setting machine specifically engineered to pair with the PräLeg casing-in machine. One operator can achieve professional hardcover results at up to 150–200 books per hour. Equipped with large 520 × 450 mm heated pressing plates and temperature-controlled joint formers, it delivers mark-free joints on a wide range of binding materials including cloth, leather, and textured papers. The light-line alignment and adjustable back stop ensure quick, accurate positioning for both single books and series production.

Key Features

• Heated joint formers with independent pneumatic pressure adjustment
• Large 520 × 450 mm light-metal pressing plates (900–1100 kg force)
• Control of temperature, pressing time, joint pressure, and automatic opening
• Light-line and adjustable back stop for fast single-book or series alignment
• Foot-treadle pre-closing for precise manual positioning
• Designed for seamless one-person operation with PräLeg casing-in machine

Specifications

• Maximum book height: 520 mm (20.5 inches)
• Minimum book height: 100 mm (3.94 inches)
• Maximum book width: 450 mm (17.7 inches)
• Minimum book width: 120 mm (4.72 inches)
• Book thickness range: 6.5 – 100 mm (0.26 – 3.94 inches)
• Production speed: up to 150–200 books/hour (material dependent)
• Pressing force: 900 – 1100 kg
• Power requirement: 230–240 V / 50–60 Hz / 1.7 kW
• Air pressure: 6 bar (approximately 6 l/min consumption)
• Machine weight: approximately 264 kg (582 lbs)
• Footprint: 880 × 810 mm, height 1470 mm