The Schmedt PRÄLEG is a book binding machine — specifically a casing-in machine, sometimes referred to as a book casing machine — used to attach a hardcover case to a sewn or glued book block, one of the final and most critical stages in hardcover book production. Schmedt is a German manufacturer well known within the bookbinding and print-finishing industry for producing precision equipment aimed at both craft binderies and light industrial production environments.
This machine accepts a wide range of book formats, handling book heights from 80 to 340 mm and book widths from 110 to 450 mm, making it suitable for everything from small pocket-sized volumes up to large-format titles. Book block thickness is accommodated between 2 and 80 mm, covering slim pamphlets through to substantial reference works or catalogues.
Output capacity varies depending on the production mode. In multiple or series production — where the same format is run repeatedly — the machine yields approximately 200 to 300 copies per hour. When operating in single or one-off production mode, typically used for short runs or variable formats, output is approximately 100 to 150 copies per hour.
The machine runs on a standard single-phase power supply of 200 to 240 V at 50 Hz, drawing 0.6 kW, and requires a compressed air supply of 6 bar for its pneumatic functions. This unit is offered used and is located in Germany.
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