Digital Print Finishing Solutions
Books | Direct Mail | Commercial
Digital
Print
Finishing
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MBO – Transactional and Transpromo Finishing Systems
Available as an inline
or near-line solution
MBO – High Speed Letterfold Finishing System
820 ft/min!
Available as an inline
or near-line solution
The Transactional Finishing Systems from The MBO Group are
number of touches required.
Thanks to MBO’s modular
The High Speed Letterfold System from The MBO Group was
production output speed up to 100,000 letters/hour. This level
designed with the highest dependability, flexibility, and job
approach to finishing, these solutions can be easily adapted
developed for high speed letter processing. One of the most
of production means that printers can do the same amount of
integrity features. This makes them ideal for processing bank
for specialty needs such as camera inspection, gluing, or
common tasks that can slow down production is a chipout,
work on fewer finishing systems by installing the High Speed
statements, letterfold products and sensitive materials at high
complex folding applications. Furthermore, a variety of infeed
but with the High Speed Letterfold System from MBO, printers
Letterfold System. As with all the solutions from The MBO
speeds. With automation, these solutions can be quickly and
systems are available - meaning that this solution can be
can run up to 810 ft/min even with a chipout down to 3/16 of
Group, this solution can be easily adapted for specialty needs
easily configured for a variety of job applications with just the
configured for cut-sheet or web-finishing processes.
an inch (5 mm)! By incorporating the latest advancements in
such as camera inspection, split and merge production, or
finishing technology, the High Speed Letterfold System from
glue applications thanks to MBO’s modular approach to post-
MBO can run 2-Up letterfolding applications with a maximum
press finishing.
touch of a button, which minimizes waste and reduces the
This solution generally consists of the following
modules:
Feeder Unit (Pile Fed or Web Fed)
Split and Merge or Plow Unit (Web Fed Only)
Folding Machine with 4 or 6 Plates
Shingled Stream Delivery
Additional Modules For Specialty Applications
• Automated Banding Delivery
• Camera Inspection Systems
• Glue Application Systems (Hot or Cold)
This solution generally consists of the following
modules:
Unwinder
Sheeting Unit
Folding Machine with 4 or 6 Plates
Automated Banding Delivery
Additional Modules For Specialty Applications
• Split And Merge Unit
• Camera Inspection Systems
• Glue Application Systems (Hot or Cold)
MBO – Direct Mail Finishing Case Study
MBO – Modularity And The “Parking Lot Concept”
Delivery
820
Cutting Unit
Delivery
820
Cutting Unit
Pile
Feeder
relevant media channels in order to develop effective cross
media marketing strategies for its customers. As one of the
pioneers in one-to-one (1:1) consumer communications,
Fenske Media was one of the first marketing service providers
Folder
Folder
to provide information services across many different and
Folder
Pile
Feeder
totally digital environment. By doing so, the company is able
Delivery
South Dakota, Fenske Media Corporation now operates in a
Folder
Established in 1957 as a commercial printer in Rapid City,
Delivery
820
Cutting Unit
Sheeter
Unwind
820
Cutting Unit
Sheeter
Unwind
Cutting Unit
direction of variable data direct mail. This evolution took place
Delivery
820
Cutting Unit
Delivery
820
Cutting Unit
specifically to hit the variable data “sweet spot”. Owner Dave
Fenske says, “If you want to get a relevant message out and
stay in front of that customer to make a conversion, direct
mail still opens a lot of doors.”
Variable Data + Variable Printing = Variable Finishing
Fenske Media and MBO America have a long-standing history
working together. Fenske was one of the first to use MBO’s
specialty folder technology from Herzog + Heymann (H+H).
During the transition to digital, MBO worked closely with
Fenske to ensure that its existing equipment could integrate
into MBO’s digital web finishing lines. This meant that the
new equipment was not replacing the specialty units, but
instead Fenske was gaining new capabilities while retaining
its specialty machines. By implementing MBO technology,
Fenske Media was able to streamline production into a twostep operation and truly maximize the company’s ROI:
1- Print without intervention - Load the job on the press
and no more touches again until it’s a roll.
2- One-step to finish - Complete all finishing work in
one step.
“At Fenske Media, we’re all about digital – and that means finishing
systems from MBO. Digital print is a complex, time sensitive
business that requires flexibility. With our MBO equipment we
are able to fulfill a wide variety of work with the highest quality
standards.”
Dave Fenske
Fenske Media Corporation
This concept is a major advantage for MBO customers,
who can then easily, and quickly, change out equipment to
produce more customizable, variable jobs. “In order to handle
the volume of variable data that we do, and the variable
finishing that goes along with it, we have to be sensitive to
the ‘origami’ around it all, and modularity is key,” says Fenske.
He continues, “Critical triggers don’t work for our customers
if we can’t get the job out on time. So, to ensure we fulfill our
end of the bargain, we rely on MBO finishing technology.”
Looking Ahead
It started out for Fenske 25 years ago by being able to imprint
The best way to explain how Fenske uses MBO equipment is
the “modular” concept. Fenske began as a Herzog + Heymann
(H+H) customer, the wholly owned subsidiary of MBO with
specialty finishing solutions for handling light stocks and
complex buckle folds. Fenske also has MBO folders, gluers,
transfer tables, and different deliveries and stackers. As job
demands change, the different MBO and H+H modules can be
easily rolled in and out, as needed, to fulfill new job demands.
Cutting Unit
Delivery
Parking Lot Concept
The MBO Group’s modular approach to finishing gives digital
unwinder and sheeter. With this core in place, a printer needs
printers several unique advantages.
Because MBO offers
only to purchase the modules necessary for a given job (i.e.:
separate but compatible modules that are mobile, rather than
letterfold requires a folder and delivery). This model is also
one-size-fits-all solutions, the finishing solutions from MBO can
ideal for printers who expect growth because adding modules
come in all shapes and sizes to produce an infinite number of
to the Parking Lot is a much more cost effective investment
job applications - they are not fixed solutions locked in for one
than purchasing entirely new solutions.
type of production, they are interchangeable modules! This
numerous modules are on hand, a printer needs only to roll
creates a Mix-and-Match finishing department that allows
modules into place to create one-step finishing production
printers to meet customer needs on a true 1:1 basis rather than
systems. The result is a tremendously flexible and efficient
offer cookie cutter solutions that may not meet customer needs.
finishing department that can produce a wide range of products
The Parking Lot Concept is one particular business model that
and can meet some of the toughest on-demand deadlines
takes full advantage of MBO’s modular approach in a digital
which are commonplace in today’s event-based, time-sensitive
print environment. At the core of the Parking Lot concept is the
marketing strategies.
Furthermore, once
a pre-printed 8 ½ x 11 shell on a copy machine. That evolved
to producing larger shells for more variable printed space,
and finally to roll-fed inkjet production. The next step for the
company is continuing to close the perceived gap between
offset and digital using optimized substrates. Fenske is also
The “Modular” Concept
Folder
digital print, almost 90% of the print work has moved in the
Pile
Feeder
While Fenske media produces both traditional offset and
Folder
to offer innovative, relevant cross-media solutions.
looking to do more with unusual shapes and higher volumes
-- where all pieces are personalized.
“Print today needs to deliver relevant communication and
entertainment,” Fenske says. “Our challenge is to continue to
create and deliver work that drives the customer to engage.
This is right up MBO’s alley, and it fits our business model
too.”
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Benefits of the Modular Approach:
Tremendous flexibility to meet customer needs 1:1
• No cookie-cutter solutions
One-Step Finishing reduces job turn-around
Mix-and-Match modules to create new products
Available Modules
• Pile, Pallet, Continuous Feeders
• Cutting Units
• Folding Machines
• Transfer Tables
• Plowfolding
• Knife Folding Units
• Glue Application Systems (Hot or Cold)
• Shingled or Stacking Deliveries
MBO – Traditional Book Block Finishing Systems
MBO – Variable Book Block Finishing Systems
Variable Page Count Book Blocks
with MBO’s Selective Folding Technology
Book Blocks from a Web
with Signatures and Perforation
The Selective Folding Book Block Finishing Solution
The MBO Group offers digital web finishing modules for 20 inch
GRAPH EXPO 14
and 30 inch web finishing systems. Because of this modular
approach to finishing, MBO digital web finishing solutions are
30 inch web finishing productions and received the 2014 Best of
Available as an inline
or near-line solution
highly versatile - simply configure a line with the required
modules and incorporate new modules as the job demands
Category Must See Ems Award. Prior to the introduction of MBO’s
“Selective Folding Technology,” digitally printed books were limited
to a single sheet and plowfolding technologies that may not have
change. This compatibility allows printers to finish digitally
Variable
printed products from a web via inline or offline systems and
quickly transition from one job application to another.
Page Count | Signatures
Available as an inline
or near-line solution
from The MBO Group is available for both 20 inch and
Book Blocks made from Digital Cut-Sheet
using Signatures and Perforation
Fully Variable Book Blocks
with MBO’s Variable Finishing Technology
MBO’s Digital Cut-Sheet Finishing Solutions are ideal for
MBO’s Variable Finishing Technology takes finishing
processing ordered and coded sheets at high speeds with
farther than any other solution on the market. With the
supreme accuracy and control - resulting in an extremely flat
ability to reconfigure on-the-fly based off of job data
folded signature and, by consequence, ultra-flat book blocks.
from a code, MBO’s Fully Variable Book Block Production
The ability to produce ultra-flat book blocks from digital cut-
Solution gives printers the unprecedented capability to
sheet stacks is hugely significant because flatness greatly
produce different digitally printed books in succession.
increases the efficiency of downstream binding processes.
This means that books of different formats and
Furthermore, MBO’s Digital Cut-Sheet Finishing Solutions can
signatures, such as a 6 x 9 inch 12-page signature and an
be equipped with glue systems at the stacker in order to apply
8 ½ x 11 inch 16-page signature, can be printed and
spot glue along the backbone of each signature for an even
finished off of the same roll.
been ideal for the binding of the book. With Selective Folding
Technology, finishers have the ability to process multiple signatures
on-the-fly – meaning that the optimum signature combination can be
printed in succession on a roll.
higher quality book block that adheres to itself.
These solutions generally consist of the following modules:
These solutions generally consist of the
following modules:
Feeder Unit (Pile Fed or Web Fed)
Folding Machine with 4 or 6 plates (20 or 30 inch)
8-Page Folding Unit
Shingled Stream Delivery
Additional Modules For Specialty Applications
• Automated Stacking Delivery
• Automated Setup
• Knife Folding Unit
• Glue Application Systems (Hot or Cold)
• Perforating and Cutting
Variable
Format | Page Count | Signatures
Feeder Unit (Pile Fed or Web Fed)
Unwinder/Sheeter (20 inch or 30 inch Web)
Digital Folding Machine (20 inch or 30 inch)
Digital Folding Unit II (20 inch or 30 inch)
Stacking Delivery System
Additional Modules For Specialty Applications
• Selective Fold Plates for Variable Page Count Book Blocks
Signatures | Page Count
• Fully Variable Fold Plates for Fully Variable Book Blocks
Format | Signatures | Page Count
MBO – High-Pile Stacking Case Study
MBO – High-Pile Stacking Solution
Ferndale, Michigan-based Allied Printing Company has helped
its clients push the envelope on traditional print for more than
60 years. Established in 1952 as a commercial printer, the
company has added digital inkjet capabilities, and successfully
integrated a digital workflow into its existing commercial
offset workflow by incorporating both traditional commercial
finishing and web-finishing solutions.
The Move to High Speed Inkjet
Allied Printing first started looking at high-speed inkjet
technology around 2010 and saw right away that high-speed
inkjet was poised to be the next disruptive technology in the
industry. Four years later, Allied executives made the decision
“We’ve been working with MBO since the 90’s when we were still
to embrace high-speed inkjet technology and purchased their
on the conventional side. When we started our move towards
first inkjet press.
digital we were very comfortable with MBO technology and now
our high-speed lines can run what used to be one-week’s worth of
It was important to fully immerse employees into this plan so
Tony Pelc
COO, Allied Printing Company
forward. This transition was a lengthy process; not just for the
inkjet device, but for the finishing department as well.
Available as an inline
or near-line solution
work in 17 hours without sacrificing quality!”
that everyone understood and accepted the strategy moving
Client Feedback
When asked about quality since the transition to inkjet and
At the onset of this transition, both digital and conventional
MBO digital web finishing technology, Tony Pelc, Allied
offset work were in the same facility. Now, as the demand for
Printing Company COO, says, “The quality can be summed
The High-Pile Stacking Solution from MBO America is a fully-
the finishing stage by creating palletized stacks and diverting
digital work continues to increase, Allied Printing has made
up in a UV-coated direct mail piece we were doing for a luxury
automatic cut sheet palletizing production system that gives
digital and inkjet web applications to traditional cut-sheet
the conscious effort to separate the two workflows in order
auto-maker, which we printed on our inkjet press and finished
printers the ability to create palletized stacks from a 30 inch
finishing lines, which can result in faster job turnaround and
to make room for an even more expanded digital operation.
on our high-speed MBO line. We were able to run at high
web. Because the system can produce up to a 28” x 40”
increased press up-time. The stacker can also stack 2-up,
speeds and the result was a beautiful product that the client
sheet, commercial printers can integrate digital and inkjet
3-up, and 4-up sheets in addition to the full sheet size. With
loved!
web applications into a traditional commercial finishing
the SVC 775 C Fully Variable Sheeter inline with the stacker,
workflow. With the High-Pile Stacking Solution, a hybrid
a multitude of commercial cut-sheet products can be
printer can minimize the production workflow bottleneck at
efficiently produced using a single operator.
1- Decrease time-to-market and allow clients to spend
more time with creative and messaging.
2- Increase production capability without sacrificing
quality or production flexibility
“When we’re doing digital runs, time-to-market is much quicker
than in the conventional sense and that is where the advantage
lies. Thanks to MBO digital web finishing technology, we can
run much tighter timelines with confidence in our ability to
produce a high-quality result.”
MBO in Action
Having both sheet-fed and web-fed digital and conventional
Future Expansion, Now
offset printing created issues on the finishing end because
With its inkjet presses and digital finishing technologies in
work could no longer be allocated across all the finishing
place, Allied Printing has renovated a 40,000 sq. ft. facility (that
equipment.
To address this, Allied Printing installed a
previously housed its warehouse operations) to create a state-
finishing line from MBO that can create palletized stacks of
of-the-art digital direct mail center. This facility supplements
full size sheets (28” x 40”), or be reconfigured for folded work.
its existing 40,000 sq. ft. conventional print operation and
By separating the stacking modules from the unwinding and
60,000 sq. ft. fulfillment center. These changes are all part of
sheeting modules, MBO was able to provide a solution that
Allied’s 5-year growth plan. When described in terms of pages,
can swap a mobile folding system in before the stacking
Allied Printing fully expects to be doing at least 1 billion pages
system, thus eliminating the bottleneck that existed before.
per year. This is all part of the long-term strategy to become a
nationally renowned printer.
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This solution generally consists of the following
modules:
Unwinder (Near-Line Only)
Sheeting Unit (SVC 775 C)
Shingled Stream Accumulator (SSD 770)
Stream Compactor (SSC 770)
High Pile Stacker (SHP 800)
Additional Modules for Specialty Applications
• Transfer Tables
• Mobile Folding Machines
• Plowfolding
• Die Cutting
• Edge Trim, Gully Cut, 3-Knife Trim
• Knife Folding Units
MBO – Saddlestitched Book Finishing Systems
MBO – Direct Mail Self Mailer Finishing Systems
Available as an inline
or near-line solution
Available as an inline
or near-line solution
The MBO Group’s front-end finishing modules can be easily
commercial printhouses, and digital printhouses. As with
integrated with saddlestitching solutions for digital and
all MBO solutions, the saddlestitching solutions can be
commercial applications. This combination means that
configured for inline or near-line applications. Furthermore,
commercial printers would have the ability to process
by incorporating variable technologies, customers could
saddlestitched books, even down to four-page booklets -
produce high-integrity, variable page-count saddlestitched
making MBO solutions ideal for hybrid printhouses,
books by reading a code off the printed roll.
This solution generally consists of the following
modules:
Feeder Unit (Pile Fed or Web Fed)
Sheeting Unit (For Web Fed)
Folding Machine with 4 or 6 Plates (20 or 30 inch)
Saddlestitcher (Glue or Stitch)
Additional Modules For Specialty Applications
• Automated Stacking Delivery
• Cover Feeder
• Lay Flat Technology
• Offset Inserts
• Selective Folding Technology
The MBO Group’s Direct Mail Finishing Systems feature
mail products that help them differentiate their products
modules from MBO, Bograma, and specialty finishing
from everyday pieces. Card affixing, tipping, plowfolding,
experts, Herzog+Heymann. By combining the versatility of
gluing, and die cutting can all be incorporated to produce a
the Herzog+Heymann mailing table with the speed and
simple direct mail piece or an elaborate variable content,
precision of the MBO web-finishing equipment, this solution
pop-up self-mailer!
gives customers the ability to produce a huge range of direct
This solution generally consists of the following
modules:
Feeder System (Pile Fed or Web Fed)
Die Cutting and Stripping Unit
Mailing Table for plowfolding, tipping, or gluing
processes
Shingled Stream Delivery System
Additional Modules for Specialty Applications
• Window Patching
• Inline Inkjet + Drying for Variable Data
• Inline Cutting Table
• Camera Inspection Systems
MBO – Unwind-Rewind Systems
MBO – Unwind-Rewind Expands OEM Capabilities
Compatible With:
High Speed Inkjet Presses
HD Digital Web Presses
Variable Data Inkjet Web
MBO Unwind-Rewind Solutions were engineered specifically
is a line of robust, commercial-grade, MBO unwind-rewind
for the 24/7 commercial print environment. One of the biggest
solutions that are capable of processing a wide range of
issues facing digital printers is optimizing the uptime their
substrates at high-speeds, with minimal setup time and
press. Furthermore, much of the available auxiliary equipment
maintenance requirements – allowing printers to do more,
cannot handle all the work that the press would otherwise be
faster, while producing a higher quality roll off their digital
able to process. To address this issue, MBO developed a new
press. This has even further implications downstream from
line of unwind-rewind solutions specifically for the digital
the press because a high quality roll is much easier to process
print market to give printers the ability to maximize the profit
at the finishing stages; resulting in shorter setup times and
earning potential of their digital press. The resulting product
reduced paper waste.
MBO Rewinder
Inkjet Printer #2
MBO Pull Station Module
& Web Turning Station
Inkjet Printer #1
MBO Unwinder
Pulls web from
Inkjet Printer #2
Pulls web from
MBO Pull Station Module
Pulls web from
Inkjet Printer #1
Pulls web from unwinder
Unwind Direction
Screen Graphics and Precision Group’s (Screen GP), a global
Lance Martin, Director of Sales at MBO America, says that
leader in digital inkjet technology, can now produce heavier
MBO is able to meet digital press challenges of individual
substrate jobs without speed or quality compromise as the
companies, as well as large vendors like Screen, because it
result of a development partnership with MBO.
Custom
is bringing highly accurate and flexible technologies to the
versions of the MBO Group’s entire line of unwinders,
market via its modular systems. “It’s the perfect business
rewinders, angle bar turning stations, and tension control
model for the digital market and digital presses which are
units have been specifically engineered to support users of
solid state, sturdy, consistent machines that offer plenty of
Screen GP’s latest digital inkjet presses.
flexibility, but only through programming and software, not
hardware,” he says. “We at MBO can provide that missing
In 2013 MBO first met with Screen to discuss efforts to
piece of flexibility through our modular finishing equipment
venture into heavier stocks on digital inkjet presses. In order
and turn the latest in digital print technology into a sellable
to use heavier stocks there needed to be a way to increase
product.”
the pull strength through the press and eliminate some of
the tight turns made by the web on a traditional web turning
All MBO Unwind-Rewind units are designed with heavy
station and small diameter rollers.
stock capabilities, large diameter rollers, world class tension
control, built in buffering and the ability to use up to 60”
1- Increase pull strength to account for the demands
diameter roll stock or rewinds. After receiving test data and
and nuances of working with heavy stock papers
customer feedback on prototypes, production models were
placed into factory production. Screen America’s Ken Ingram,
This solution generally consists of the following
modules:
UW/RW Series Unwinder and Rewinder
PSM Pull Station Module
WTS Web Turning Station
MBO Unwind Rewind Systems Feature:
Max. 60” roll capacity
Large Diameter Rollers for 40 - 300 gsm stocks!
20 inch web width nominal
Noise Output < 80 dB
2- Eliminate tight turns to reduce curling or wrinkling
Vice President of Sales, says, “We are thrilled with the results
which is common to heavy stock papers when being
of this pairing of sophisticated technology between the two
handled by small diameter rollers
groups,”
To solve this two part problem, MBO developed a strong pull
MBO is now delivering an entire line of unwinders, rewinders,
station module (PSM6) and air cushion turning station (WTS)
angle bar turning stations, and tension controls units for
to better transport the web from press unit 1 to press unit 2.
Screen USA. This latest partnership further portrays MBO
Furthermore, the MBO Group developed a new class of
America’s New MBO philosophy, introduced during MBO
unwinders and rewinders based on experience with its UW7
America’s 30th anniversary year. The New MBO is the
and RW7 machines built for the converting industry. The
culmination
resulting new products are the UW500/RW500 series
development, a highly precise acquisition strategy to move
unwinders and rewinders for 150m/min class machines and
into growing markets, and a state-of-the-art headquarters
the UW60/RW60 for 250 m/min class machines.
with demonstration center in Marlton, New Jersey - just
of
a
decade
of
outside of Philadelphia.
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product
research
and
MBO – Rotary Die Cutting Case Study
MBO – Pharmaceutical Finishing Systems
Graficol is a full-service, family-run printing company located
in Almere, Netherlands. It has found success in the growing
niche market for short-run, specialty packaging, die cutting
Pharmaceutical Inserts and PI Work
with MBO’s Specialty Finishing Equipment
and creasing operations thanks to the finishing systems
from MBO.
Most recently, Graficol purchased the newly
introduced Stamina folder-gluer system for inline folding
The requirements for pharmaceutical applications are constantly
carton production.
changing - which is why MBO’s modular approach to finishing is
perfect for this market.
Keeping Up With Technology
One of the original Graficol owners had a progressive vision
modules and allows the processing of ultra-lightweight paper used in
that every ten years, the company would introduce a new
pharmaceutical inserts, outserts, and PI work. With the vast array of
product offering to its customers. After visiting drupa 2012,
the company decided that their next step would need to take
the company from the forms and label business -- producing
integrated letters with die cut shapes and tear out cards, and
more; into a niche folding carton and packaging business
operation.
The specialty finishing equipment from
Herzog+Heymann is 100% compatible with MBO web finishing
modules available in its product portfolio, MBO America can offer
With the BSR 550 Servo, Graficol gained the ability to die cut
both lightweight paper AND heavy folding carton board stock.
This allows them to meet demands in short-run pharmaceutical
and short-run specialty packaging markets.
Available as an inline
or near-line solution
pharmaceutical finishing solutions for both highly custom packaging
applications and simple miniature folded insert pieces.
The Opportunity: Bograma BSR 550 Servo Rotary Die Cutting
Specialized short-run jobs are not cost effective when they are
Why Short-Run Pharmaceutical and Specialty Packaging?
produced on “big box” die cutting machines, but they are a
Graficol observed that new and prospective customers are
sweet spot for the BSR 550 Servo Rotary Die Cutter. Folding
increasingly demanding short-run die cutting products. This
carton producers simply do not have ability to offer die
was particularly evident in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and
cutting, folding and gluing services cost effectively because
specialty packaging market segments. To address this trend,
the machines are too large with tooling, and setup is too
management at Graficol began looking into rotary die cutting
costly. In their quest for a solution, the management team at
solutions in order to capitalize on the growing demand for
Graficol were particularly impressed with the BSR 550 Servo
short-run, specialty finishing in these market segments.
because it could reduce three lengthy steps down to one,
thanks to “nickless” die cutting and job storage software. It
70% of Graficol’s business comes from large printers
was also clear that shorter runs with shorter turnaround times
who are unable to handle short-run jobs effectively
would continue to be the norm as the customer demographic
and digital printing market grew, and so they purchased their
Nickless die cutting eliminates the need for additional
By integrating the BSR 550 Servo Rotary Die Cutter inline
with equipment from MBO and its wholly owned subsidiary,
Herzog+Heymman, printers gain the ability to produce die
cut pharmaceutical products via a cut sheet feeder or a web
fed production. Unlike traditional flat-bed die cutters, the
BSR 550 Servo Rotary Die Cutter is capable of clean cuts on
paper stock as light as 35 lb offset (50 gsm). Because of its
compatibility with MBO digital finishing equipment, this
first BSR 550 Servo Rotary Die Cutter.
integrated system can be easily adapted for a variety of
Taking The Next Step With H+H Stamina Folder-Gluer
booklet production, or miniature folding systems.
pharmaceutical finishing processes, like labelcert production,
grinding and refinement of the product.
To further utilize the BSR 550 Servo functionality, Graficol
In a typical circumstance, printers with high-volume jobs were
invested
willing to set up full size die cutters with long make ready times
Herzog+Heymann, a wholly owned subsidiary of MBO; the
for each stage of the process -- die cutting, waste removal, and
next logical step after the implementation of the BSR 550
additional grinding or refinement to remove imperfections--
Servo. The BSR 550 Servo produces flawless blanks with
which resulted in higher labor and set up costs. This business
no nicks while removing the waste matrix and internal scrap
model is completely impractical for short-run die cutting.
inline. This means that the product coming off the BSR 550
in
Stamina
Folder-Gluer
technology
from
Servo is able to run directly into a folder-gluer. MBO worked
Additionally, many of Graficol’s customers were not looking
alongside the company to integrate the Stamina Folder-Gluer
for extraordinarily large orders beffitting the larger packaging
right into Graficol’s existing operation and, as a result of the
giants; but rather, were requesting smaller, more personalized
collaboration and new implementation, Graficol was able to
runs that could easily be executed in concert with a special,
successfully transition into a new market - making it more
limited-time offer or sweepstakes. Most product runs for this
competitive than ever before.
kind of work are typically between 50,000 to 100,000.
Die Cut Pharmaceutical Labelcerts
with MBO’s Integrated Die Cutting Systems
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These solutions generally consist of the
following modules:
Feeder System (Pile Fed or Web Fed)
Sheeting Unit (For Web Fed)
Herzog+Heymann Specialty Folding Unit
Vertical Stacking Delivery System for Miniature
Folded Products
Additional Modules for Specialty Applications
• Die Cutting
• Water Scoring
• Edge Trim, Gully Cut, 3-Knife Trim
• Camera Inspection Systems
• Labeling/Tabbing Devices
• Affixing/Tipping Units
• Knife Folding Units
• Pick and Pack Delivery System
MBO – Folding Carton Finishing Systems
Available as an inline
or near-line solution
The MBO Group’s Folding Carton Solutions can produce
flatbed diecutting to hold the product during transport, but
blanks or completed cartons inline with any digital press or
they create flaws around the edges of the product and
as a near-line solution. The speed and precision of rotary die
require subsequent production steps to remove the scrap
cutting make this solution ideal for a wide range of paper
and refine the edges. With the “nickless” product coming off
stocks and
our rotary die cutting process, these additional steps are
packaging requirements.
Furthermore, our
rotary die cutting process allows products to be made
completely eliminated from production.
without any holding points, or “nicks.” Nicks are required for
This solution generally consists of the following
modules:
Feeder System (Pile, Continuous, or Web)
BSR 550 Servo Rotary Die Cutter
Inline Scrap and Waste Matrix Removal
Shingled Stream Delivery System
Additional Modules for Specialty Applications
• Folder-Gluer Table
• Multiple Plowfolds
• Glue Application Systems (Hot or Cold)
• Camera Inspection Systems
• Card Affixing
• Inline Inkjet + Drying for Variable Data
• Belt or Roller Pressing Units
MBO Binder and Co. of America
4 East Stow Road, Suite 12
Marlton, NJ 08053
Main Office: 609 267 2900
Email: info@mboamerica.com
www.mboamerica.com