The Duplo DC 48 ST is a book binder, a machine used in print finishing to gather, collate, and bind individual pages or sections into finished booklets or publications. Sometimes referred to as a perfect binder or booklet maker depending on configuration, book binding equipment of this kind is a core part of commercial print production lines. Duplo is a well-established manufacturer of print finishing machinery, producing equipment such as collators, booklet makers, cutters, and folders that serve commercial printers, in-plant print rooms, and copy centres worldwide.
This machine is built around an eight-station suction air tower, meaning it is configured to handle eight separate feeders simultaneously, drawing sheets reliably via suction to collate multi-page sets. The suction and air handling system is driven by a Rietschle KTL 40 pressure-vacuum pump rated at 40 m³/h, providing the airflow needed to feed and separate sheets consistently across all stations. Rietschle is a recognised manufacturer of industrial vacuum and pressure pumps, and the KTL 40 is a dedicated unit suited to this type of collating application.
The listing also includes a Duplo DC 48 high-pile display, which is a high-capacity feed tower designed to extend the sheet capacity available at a feeding station, reducing the frequency of operator intervention during longer runs. The machine dates from 1996, is offered in used condition, and is located in Germany.
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