Automatic Book sewing machine

FF-70 4D book sewing machine

SMYTH FF-70 4D is the new automatic book sewing machine specifically designed to produce high quality sewn books, combining easy use and moderate investment.

  • Maximum signature size: 560 (spine) x 350 (width) mm

  • Automatic Feeder equipped with 4 upper + 4 lower openings

  • Signatures transport through a shingled stream to get 50% reduction of the feeder speed to increase the signature contact time with the vacuum openers for greater accuracy and reliability in the signature opening process.

  • Integrated Lap Opener to open signatures with lap (even with variable lap size).

  • 12” Swivel colour Touch Screen for easy info access from both sides of the machine.

FF-250 4D book sewing machine

Smyth FF-250 4D, for large size signatures, is the top of the range solution for those who need to produce high quality sewn books. Fast set-ups and the exceptional versatility of the 4D feeder are just some of the features that make this solution capable of fulfilling an unparalleled range of production requirements.

  • Maximum signature size: 560 (spine) x 340 (width) mm.

  • Automatic Feeder equipped with 4 upper + 4 lower openings

  • Integrated Lap Opener to open signatures with lap (even with variable lap size).

  • Signatures transport through a shingled stream to get 50% reduction of the feeder speed to increase the signature contact time with the vacuum openers for greater accuracy and reliability in the signature opening phase.

  • Mixed Vacuum and Pressure Heading up system for the perfect head alignment of inserted signatures on the mobile saddle.

FF-280 4D book sewing machine

Smyth FF-280 4D is the top of the range solution for those who need to produce high quality sewn books. Fast set-ups and the exceptional versatility of the 4D feeder are just some of the features that make this solution capable of fulfilling an unparalleled range of production requirements.

  • Automatic Feeder equipped with 4 upper + 4 lower openings

  • Integrated Lap Opener to open signatures with lap (even with variable lap size)

  • Signatures transport through a shingled stream to get 50% reduction of the feeder speed to increase the signature contact time with the vacuum openers for greater accuracy and reliability in the signature opening phase

  • Mixed Vacuum and Pressure Heading up system for the perfect head alignment of inserted signatures on the mobile saddle.

FF-175 MAGNUM book sewing machine

Smyth FF-175 MAGNUM is a special sewing machine for the production of the largest size books. It is able to sew exceptionally large signatures, and it is particularly appreciated by the graphic companies for the production of oversized high quality sewn books. The FF-175 Magnum can be supplied in Automatic or Semi-automatic version.

  • Maximum signature size: 615 (spine) x 440 (width) mm

  • Automatic Feeder equipped with 4 upper + 4 lower openings
  • Lap opening device
  • Swivel Touch Screen monitor, centrally positioned, to enable all machine functioning parameters to be checked from both sides of the machine

  • Automatic opening guards
  • Compact design to enable easy loading / unloading operations.

FX-30 Hand-fed book sewing machine

Smyth FX-30 is a very simplified hand-fed book sewing machine specifically designed for micro and short run production. It is the ideal solution for the Book on-demand, sampling and the production of oversized books due to its capability to sew extremely large signatures up to 510 x 550 mm. This feature is particularly appreciated in the production of art books, photo albums, record books and all high end publications.

FX-50 Semi-automatic book sewing machine

Smyth FX-50 semi-automatic book sewing machine is a front and side feeding machine, specifically designed for micro and short run production.
It is the ideal solution for the Book on-demand, sampling and the production of oversized books due to its capability to sew extremely large signatures up to 510 x 550 mm (front feeding) and 510 x 350 mm (side feeding). This feature is particularly appreciated in the production of art books, photo albums, record books and all high end publications.

FX-70 Semi-automatic book sewing machine

Smyth semi-automatic FX-70 belongs to the new generation of book sewing machines, specifically designed for short run production and to give a high quality strong book.

  • Semi-automatic feeding with side loading of signatures
  • Max mechanical speed 120 cycles/min
  • Quick and easy changeovers
  • Easy to use
  • Proven high quality sewn books

DX-50 Folding and sewing system with manual feeding

Smyth DX-50 is an automatic modular system, with manual feeding, that enables the processing of digitally printed flat sheets into sewn books, collating into sections and automatic thread cutting.

It is the ideal solution for the production of sewn books and catalogues composed of 4-page inserted signatures.

  • Only one operator is needed to manage the whole process

  • Extremely easy to use

  • Quick and easy changeovers

  • Cost-effective solution

DX-70 Book sewing machine with folding and inserting unit

Smyth DX-70 is a fully automatic modular machine system that enables the processing of digitally printed flat sheets into sewn books, collating into sections and automatic thread cutting. It is the ideal solution for the production of sewn books and catalogues composed of 4-page inserted signatures.

  • Only one operator is needed to manage the whole process

  • Time and costs reduction in sewn books production

  • Extremely versatile and user-friendly system

  • Quick and easy changeovers

  • Compact design

DX-70 Plus Folding and sewing system with automatic feeding

Smyth DX-70 Plus is a fully automatic modular system that enables the processing of digitally printed flat sheets into sewn books, collating into sections and automatic thread cutting.

  • Only one operator is needed to manage the whole process

  • Possibility of feeding B2 sheets also on 707 mm side

  • Large size automatic sheets feeder

  • Perfect folding quality and compact sewn books

  • Quick and easy changeovers

DIGITALINE Folding and book sewing hybrid system

Smyth Digitaline is an integrated production system for both digitally and offset printed books, which combines folding and thread sewing. It is the ideal solution for the production of sewn books and catalogues composed of 4-page and 8-page inserted signatures.

  • Digitally printed sheet size up to 720 x 720 mm

  • The automatic book sewing machine can also be used as a conventional stand alone machine

  • Possibility to mix Litho and Digitally printed sheets
  • Customization of books, yearbooks, agendas and catalogues at a low price, exploiting the cost advantage that arises from the automation.

DIGITALINE Plus Folding and book sewing hybrid system full optional

Smyth Digitaline Plus is an integrated production system for both digitally and offset printed books, which combines folding and thread sewing. Compared to the standard Digitaline, this system comes equipped with 2 buckles folder, enabling the production of sewn books composed of 4-8-16 page inserted signatures. This feature provides further optimization of the used printing area of digital printers, drastically reducing production costs.

  • Production of sewn books composed of 4, 8 and 16-page inserted signatures

  • Digitally printed sheet size up to 700 x 500 mm

  • Possibility to mix Litho and Digitally printed sheets
  • Customization of books, yearbooks, agendas and catalogues at a low price, exploiting the cost advantage that arises from the automation.

UNIT Automatic Gathering and Sewing Line

Smyth automatic gathering and sewing line mod. UNIT consists of a vertical gatherer mod. P12 connected in line with an automatic book sewing machine series 4D (FF-250 and FF-280).

This automated solution is designed for small and medium runs, and it is distinguished by the patented gatherer that gives the advantage of loading one or two signatures in each gatherer station, depending on their size. Thanks to this feature, the floor space required for this line is dramatically reduced and only one operator is needed to run the whole production system.

  • Ideal solution to drastically reduce the production costs of the sewn book
  • Exceptional compact design
  • Automatic enabling of the gatherer stations for drastic reduction of set-up times

CONCEPT Automatic Gathering and Sewing Line

Smyth Concept is the latest in-line gathering and sewing system. It is composed of a horizontal gatherer connected in line with two or more automatic book sewing machine series 4D (FF-250 and FF-280).

This line is distinguished by the patented gatherer that gives the advantage of loading one or two signatures in each gatherer station, depending on their size, drastically reducing the overall need of floor space.

  • Ergonomic and simple design for fast and easy loading and unloading operations

  • Automatic enabling of the gatherer stations for drastic reduction of set-up times
  • Automatic adjustment of the feeding conveyor width that feeds gathered signature blocks to the book sewing machines