2012 Schmedt PraLeg Casing In / Book Gluing Machine – 120125911003A

S/N: 1160

The 2012 Schmedt PraLeg is a compact, semi-automatic casing-in and book-gluing machine designed for short-run hardcover book production, ideal for digital print finishers, photo book makers, and small binderies. It combines joint-setting, casing-in, and pressing functions in a single pass, allowing one operator to produce up to 200 professional hardcovers per hour with consistent groove formation and square backs. The machine features adjustable hydraulic pressing pressure, heated joint-forming bars for precise spine shaping, and a programmable screen that stores repeat jobs for fast changeovers.

Features:

• Combined casing-in, joint-forming, and pressing in one operation
• Heated and adjustable joint-setting bars for sharp, consistent grooves
• Hydraulic pressing with programmable pressure and dwell time
• Quick-change guide system for fast size setups (under 5 minutes)
• Built-in gluing station with hot animal glue application
• Automatic book block alignment and case feeding
• Suitable for one-person operation with ergonomic design

Specifications:

• Maximum book format: 390 x 390 mm (15.35 x 15.35 inches)
• Minimum book format: 100 x 100 mm (3.94 x 3.94 inches)
• Maximum block thickness: 80 mm (3.15 inches)
• Minimum block thickness: 2 mm (0.08 inches)
• Production speed: up to 200 books/hour (depending on operator and size)
• Pressing force: hydraulic, adjustable up to 20 kN
• Power requirement: 400 V / 3-phase / 50 Hz + 220 V single phase
• Connected load: approximately 5 kW
• Machine weight: approximately 850 kg (1,874 lbs)
• Glue system: hot animal glue (PVA optional with conversion)