The Gierlich P 4000 is a used book binding machine — more specifically, a hot foil stamping press, also known as a foil blocking machine — used to apply decorative metallic or pigment foil to book covers, spines, and similar substrates through the combined application of heat and pressure. Gierlich is a specialist manufacturer of foil stamping and embossing equipment, producing machines widely used in the bookbinding, packaging, and graphic arts industries.
This machine was built in 1989 and carries serial number 8296. It is currently located in Emskirchen, near Nuremberg, Germany, and is available for immediate dispatch from stock.
The press delivers a maximum stamping pressure of 4,000 kg, giving it considerable capacity for demanding foil and embossing work. The maximum embossing area is 220 × 300 mm, which accommodates a wide range of book cover formats and decorative panel sizes. A height adjustment range of 50 mm allows the machine to handle substrates and tooling of varying thicknesses without difficulty.
The seller describes the machine as being in very good condition, and an online video inspection can be arranged, with the machine also reported as available for testing on site.
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