ODM Sticker,

This economical and compact machine was designed with On Demand Binding operations in mind. The second step in the process of creating hard cover books, The Sticker applies adhesive to the end sheets of a book block and positions the case made cover on to the book block. No make-ready time is required as the machine is self-adjusting. The glue stations are easily removed for a quick cleanup.

Step 1 – The book is placed on the wing while the Sticker machine is in the home position.
Step 2 – The book is loaded, the operator depresses a foot switch that drops the wing below the glue rollers.
Step 3 – A servomotor brings the two glue stations in contact with the book while the wing travels upward, applying a uniform coating of adhesive to the end papers.
Step 4 – As the book emerges from the glue pots the operator places the cover in position with a handy cover guide and removes the book from the wing. No make-ready time is required as the machine is self-adjusting.