The Index RE 320 is a used guillotine — sometimes referred to as a register cutter — designed for making precise notch cuts into the spines of bound books and printed products, a process used in bookbinding and print finishing to allow adhesive or thread to penetrate the binding. Index is a recognised manufacturer of bookbinding and print-finishing machinery, supplying equipment to commercial binderies and industrial print operations. This machine carries serial number 4852/15.
The RE 320 offers a maximum cutting length of 320 mm, making it suitable for a wide range of standard book and document formats. The knife operates at a speed of 70 strokes per minute, driven by a brake motor rated at 1.5 PS. Maximum cutting depth is 80 mm, maximum cutting thickness is 10 mm, and the machine can accommodate book blocks up to 50 mm thick, covering a broad span of typical perfect-bound and sewn products.
The machine's external dimensions are 950 mm in length, 820 mm in depth, and 1,370 mm in height, with an approximate weight of 380 kg, making it a compact, floor-standing unit suitable for integration into a bindery workflow. This machine is located in Germany and is offered in used condition.
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