Where binding is concerned, there is no better manufacturer better to turn to than Wohlenberg, whose innovative techniques are setting new standards.  The Wohlenberg product strategy is to offer each individual customer a machine or system that is tailored to his special needs. For this purpose Wohlenberg the following definitive products:

Quickbinder
The Quickbinder is not only intended for expanding smaller-sized companies intending to make the jump to quality book binding applications, but also for large, industrial-scale book binding companies using the machine for the production of superior, high-quality samples and small editions.

In spite of its compact  overall size comprising a length of 4.1 m and width of 1.8 m, the Quickbinder combines all the performance features of a large perfect binder. In addition to processing the usual gluing techniques (hot melt, cold glue, PUR), the Quickbinder can also produce brochures with gauzing in one working process. With a wide format range from A6 to A3 (A4 landscape) and a maximum product thickness of 70 mm, the Quickbinder can be used for nearly all required product tasks.

Optional system extensions for Quickbinder:
Hot-melt, spine and side gluing unit
PUR equipment with integrated barrel melter and heating station
Dispersion gluing unit for spine and side gluing
Gauzing station
Lay-down device for linking to cooling conveyor
Extension of criss-cross delivery

City 4000
With the City 4000 perfect binder Wohlenberg offers the printing and finishing industry a flexible and modular solution for brochure production. Due to the flexibility of the system, a range of configuration solutions for every quality requirement and budget can be found.

The City 400 is the core element of a system that can grow along with the expansion of a user’s business. The perfect binder is equipped with interfaces to enable future extension to a complete perfect binding line with gathering machine, conveyor systems and three-knife trimmer. The City 4000 is the ideal perfect binder for the medium speed range. Clearly arranged and easily accessible control elements, as well as logical adjustments, all aid a rapid set-up process. Shaftless drives between the gathering machines and perfect binders are installed as standard, and a compact construction allows placement in the most confined of spaces.  Cold glue, hotmelt and PUR techniques enable the user to fulfil most market requirements. Set-up times are extremely short and facilitate economical processing of even the shortest of runs.

Optional system extensions for City 4000:
Speed increase to 5,000 cycles per hour
PUR equipment with barrel heating system and heating unit
Dispersion gluing unit for spine and side gluing
Roller pressing device for thread-sewn and thread-sealed products
Lay-down device for linking to cooling conveyor
Criss-cross delivery with transfer to lay-down device
Block feeder
Hand feeding station
System configuration with 90 º or 180 º curve between gathering machine and perfect binder

City e
One of the outstanding features of the Wohlenberg City e perfect binder is the intelligent combination of motorised and manual adjustment. All important main functions are adjustable and motor-controlled via the Navigator SE. Based on a new platform concept the City e is available in three different speed and specification versions: 4000, 5000 and 6000. This makes the City e a highly flexible automatic perfect binder with an outstanding cost/performance ratio. With the addition of the optional and highly regarded VSS fore-edge trimming device VSS, this enables users to economically produce high-quality gatefolded products on the City e. The fully motorised setting of all important VSS functions via the Navigator control assists in producing the shortest set-up times. In combination with the KRF cover folder feeder the VSS fore-edge trimming device offers the optimal production solution.

Optional system extensions for City e:
Block feeder
Hand feeding station
End sheet processing station with glue nozzle application
PUR equipment with integrated barrel melter and heating station 
Dispersion gluing unit for spine and side gluing
Roller pressing device for thread-sewn and thread-sealed products
Gauzing station
Lay-down station for linking to cooling conveyor
Criss-cross delivery with transfer to lay-down station
VSS fore-edge trimming device
KRF cover folder feeder station
Can be linked with Wohlenberg Sprinter s or Sprinter e gathering machines
System configuration with 90º or 180º curve between gathering machine and perfect binder

Master e
Versatile, motorised and efficient, with the adjustable Master e Wohlenberg offers bookbinders a multi-purpose perfect binder suitable for all types of applications. Standard brochures, as well as special products, e.g. Swiss brochures, Otabind and gate-folded products, can all be economically processed. The great versatility of the Master e is based on a modular machine concept that allows a quick adaption of the perfect binder to the user’s individual, and sometimes quite varied, demands. Later integration of optional equipment is possible at any time, and this allows the Master e to be adapted easily, dynamically and cost-efficiently to a customer’s changing production processes.

Three versions of Wohlenberg’s Master e perfect binder are available:

• Edition 6000 - the standard machine
• Edition 7000 - the universal perfect binder ideal of JDF/JMF workflow
• Edition 8000 - The high performance perfect binder with Dynamic Drive technology. This version also features a new ergonomically arranged two-hand cut start with new programmable touch function, allowing the guillotine operator stress-free working for hours.

All Master e Edition versions provide motorised adjustment of essential adjustment parameters. With its short set-up times and simple, yet safe, machine operation the Master e offers users the ideal conditions for the efficient processing of even small job runs.

Optional system extensions for Master e:
Speed increase to 7,000 cycles per hour
Block feeder
Hand feeding station
End paper processing station with glue nozzle application
PUR equipment with integrated barrel melter and heating station
Dispersion gluing unit for spine and side gluing
Preparation for 2-shot glue application
Roller pressing device for thread-sewn and thread-sealed products
Gauzing station and equipment for spine-taped brochures
Lay-down station for linking to cooling conveyor
Criss-cross delivery with transfer to lay-down station
VSS fore-edge trimming device
KRF cover folder feeder station
Can be linked with Wohlenberg Sprinter s/sXL or Sprinter e/eXL gathering machines
System configuration with 90º or 180º curve between gathering machine and perfect binder

Champion s
The Wohlenberg Champion s is a high performance perfect binder for hot-melt, cold glue and PUR applications. Available as either a21-clamp or 28-clamp machine, the Champion s optimally fulfils all the requirements for economic book block production or for combined binding techniques such as Swiss and Otabind brochures. Clear and easily accessible control elements, as well as useful setting aids, guarantee the quickest of setting up processes.

Champion e
Similar to the Champion s, Wohlenberg’s Champion e perfect binder is a motorised high performance unit for hot-melt, cold glue and PUR applications. Again available as either a 21-clamp or 28-clamp machine, the Champion e ideally fulfils all requirements regarding application, ease of use and product quality. Fully motorised adjustment of all parameters renders the Champion e extremely flexible and economical, even for smaller job runs and frequently changing formats. The modular construction system allows easy adaption to all customer-specific requirements.

Optional system extensions for Champion s and Champion e:
Block feeder
Hand feeding station
End paper processing station with glue nozzle application
PUR equipment with integrated barrel melter and heating station
Dispersion gluing unit for spine and side gluing
Preparation for 2-shot glue application
IR and HF drying
Roller pressing device for thread-sewn and thread-sealed products
Gauzing station and equipment for spine taped brochures
Lay-down station for linking to a cooling conveyor
Criss-cross delivery with transfer to lay-down station
VSS fore-edge trimming device
KRF cover folder feeder station
Can be linked with Wohlenberg Sprinter s/XL or Spinter eXL gathering machines
System configuration with 90º or 180º curve between gathering machine and perfect binder

VSS fore-edge trimming device
With this piece of equipment Wohlenberg highlights the fact that for the first time rational and high quality production of gate-folded products can be achieved!  By using the VSS fore-edge trimming device products with multi-page covers and shorter bodies can be produced in-line in one pass at high speed. All format settings are fully motorised via the perfect binder’s Navigator system – and no separate set-up process is required. Since the fore-edge is trimmed in the clamp during the actual perfect binding process high cutting precision and product accuracy is guaranteed.

Features and benefits:

• Production of gate-folded products with flush or shorter bodies in one pass at up to 7000 cycles per hour
• Reduced trimming forces and less trimming noise due to patented trimming process
• Space-saving concept due to integration of the VSS into the perfect binder
• High product quality due to single product clamping
• No additional set-up input due to automatic format adjustment via Navigator
• Simple switch on and switch off of VSS with push button control

KRF cover folder feeder
 For rationally processing gate-folded covers in-line Wohlenberg offers the KRF cover folder feeder. The inclusion of full surface scoring knives enables the exact scoring of even the heaviest cover stock. The folding process is performed via folding knives, shaped parts and pressing rollers. All essential format adjustments are motorised via the Navigator system.

The KRF cover folder feeder is available in the following versions: in-line or universal (stand-alone).

Features and advantages:

• Short set-up time (from A4 to A5 in 30 seconds)
• Corrections possible even during the production process
• Motorised adjustment of all main functions
• Cover feeder with Winjector technology
• Back pressure release device for separating the covers
• Non-contact double-sheet control with ultrasonic sensor
• Simple integration of the KRF into the perfect binder via Navigator