The Schmedt PRÄLEG is a book binding machine — specifically a casing-in machine, also known as a book casing machine — used to attach a hardcover case to a sewn or glued book block, one of the key finishing operations in hardcover book production. Schmedt is a well-established German manufacturer with a long history of supplying bookbinding and finishing equipment to publishers, trade binderies, and print finishing operations.
This particular unit was built in October 2007 and carries serial number 909. It is offered in used condition from a seller based in Germany. The machine handles a wide range of book formats, accepting book heights from 80 to 340 mm, book widths from 110 to 450 mm, and book block thicknesses from 2 to 80 mm, making it suitable for everything from slim paperback-style cases through to large, thick hardcover volumes.
Output capacity depends on whether the machine is being used in a production run or for one-off work. In multiple-copy production, throughput is approximately 200 to 300 units per hour; in single-copy or short-run mode, the machine produces around 100 to 150 units per hour. These figures reflect the practical flexibility of the machine across both high-volume bindery workflows and bespoke or short-run finishing environments.
The electrical supply requirement is 200 to 240 V at 50 Hz, with a power draw of 0.6 kW, indicating a modest energy footprint well within the range of standard workshop supply. The machine also requires a compressed air connection at 6 bar for its pneumatic functions.
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