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FD 170 Booklet Maker (FD170)
Create professional presentations right from your desktop with the Formax FD 170 Tabletop Booklet Maker.
This Formax compact unit fits right into the office environment, yet is powerful enough to fold up to 15 sheets, creating 60-page double-sided booklets, at speeds up to 800 booklets per hour. Leave the folded sheets loose or complete the process with saddle stapling and your documents take on a polished look.
Featured Highlights
Operating Modes: Photo-eye activated or
Start Button activated
Accommodates up to 15 sheets, 20#
8.5″ x 11″ or 11″ x 17″
Staple-and-fold or Fold-only modes
Push-button paper size selection
Three-digit resettable counter
Even paneled half-folds
Fault detection
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MBM Autobook Automatic Bookletmaker
MBM Autobook Automatic Bookletmaker is easy to use and includes: pushbutton controls with 4 digit counter and automatic timer; automatic set-up (6 pre-set booklet sizes and 6 programmable); choice of automatic or manual operation modes; makes booklets up to 60 pages*; automatic paper centering; dual staple heads with 5 positions; interlocking cover for safe operation; 100 staple capacity; all-metal construction.
MBM Autobook Automatic Bookletmaker’s color coded fold stops and LED readout allow quick set-up and operation.
Dimensions (D x W x H): 17 1/2 x 22 x 6 1/2 inches
Speed
250 sets/h
Sheet capacity
15
Paper size
8 1/4″ x 10″ to 12″ x 17″
Power supply
115 V, 60 Hz
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MBM Sprint 5000 Bookletmaker
MBM Sprint 3000 Bookletmaker jogs, staples, and folds in one operation. It features quick and easy set-up and adjustment; variable speed; produces booklets up to 88 pages (off-line)*; on-line saddle, corner and side stapling capability; “fold only” capability; heavy-duty staple clinchers produce “flat-finish” staples; 2 stapling heads, 5 stapling positions; uses high-capacity, 5,000-staple cartridges; auto-stop and signal when staple cartridge is empty; powered exit conveyor; transparent safety access cover—machine will not operate with cover in open position; mounted on heavy-duty casters; interfaces with wide range of collators including the MBM FC 10. Optional face trimmer trims booklets up to 100 pages.
Dimensions (D x W x H): 23 x 46 x 36 inches (20 W with conveyor stored)
Speed
1,500 sets/hr*
Sheet capapcity
22*
Paper size
5 1/2″ x 8″ to 11 1/2″ x 17 1/2″
Power supply
115 V, 60 Hz
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MBM Stitchfold Wire-Stitch Bookletmaker
MBM Stitchfold Wire-Stitch Bookletmaker features a patented, ISP wire-fed stitching system that provides lower operating costs than bookletmakers using pre-formed staples. It produces booklets up to 100 pages* and includes: low maintenance—jogs, stitches, and folds up to 65,000 booklets without replacing wire spools; runs on-line with a variety of collators (interface is included) including the MBM FC 10; easy-to-use, push-button controls with 6 digit counter; knife fold with dual fold rollers for crisp, consistent folds; moveable stitching heads; powered exit conveyor; transparent safety access covers—machine will not operate with covers in open position; includes back jog, and stand with casters; options include an activated clinch and an on-line corner/side stitch gate.
Dimensions (D x W x H): 21 x 52 x 24 1?2 inches
Speed
2,300 sets//hr*
Sheet capacity
25*
Paper size
4 3/4″ x 8 1/2″ to 12 3/4″ x 18 1/2″
Power supply
115 V, 60Hz
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MBM Binderymate 2 Wire Stitcher
MBM Binderymate 2 Wire Stitcher features a patented, ISP wire-fed magnetic stitching head; “one step” threading for quick and easy set-up; switches from flat to saddle stitching and back again in seconds; compact size; adjustable side guides; foot pedal operation; mounts easily to most work tables; transparent safety guard; options include an adjustable stand, and a conversion kit that allows two BinderyMate 2s to be combined into a dual head stitcher.
Dimensions (D x W x H): 15 x 10 x 22 inches
Sheet capacity
60
Paper size
2″ x 2″ to 11″ x 17″
Power supply
115 V, 60 Hz
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MBM Bookletmaker Jr. Semi-Automatic Bookletmaker
This is not your average semi-automatic weapon. The MBM Bookletmaker Jr. has a deadly combination of features combined with a nice price. If you’re often making booklets 40 pages or less in your office and you’re looking for a quick way to process in-house rather than outsourcing, this little guy is for you.
How is it Used?
The Bookletmaker Jr. Semi-Automatic Bookletmaker is an entry-level machine with space saving, compact design. The automatic paper centering, dual staple heads and fold rollers add to the speed of use, helping you crank out up to 250 sets an hour. It takes standard sizes (8 1/2″ x 11″ to 11″ x 17″) and you don’t have to go to the shooting range to practice.?
And How Much Does it Cost
The MBM Bookletmaker Jr. Semi-Automatic Bookletmaker is $809 at Lloyd’s. We’ll throw in free shipping and a gift with your purchase.
MBM Autobook Automatic Bookletmaker
I think this machine is where Stephen King got his start. Yeah, I think before it went to the big publisher, his first manuscript was stitched together on MBM’s Autobook Bookletmaker. Then again, I could be wrong.
How is it Used?
The Autobook Automatic Bookletmaker is very easy to use. It will put two staples at a time in your choice of five positions. Its capacity is 15 pages at a time, 8 1/4″ x 10″ to 12″ x 17″ to create booklets that are up to 60 pages (depending on the stock you’re using). You’ll run those pretty quick with the automatic setup and paper centering. The setup includes 6 pre-set booklet sizes and 6 programmable. Plus, color coded fold stops and LED readout add to the ease of this machine. The Autobook Bookletmaker does everything but act as a literary agent.
And How Much Does it Cost
The MBM Autobook Automatic Bookletmaker is $1,169 at Lloyd’s. We’ll throw in free shipping and a gift with your purchase.
Akiles BookletMac Semi-Automatic Booklet Maker
The most effective way to create pamphlets, reports, booklets and newsletters is on a machine like the Akiles BookletMac Semi-Automatic Booklet Maker. The BookletMac allows you to easily create professional quality booklet publications in your office or shop, eliminating the cost and hassle of a bindery service.
How is it Used?
Simply put, the Akiles BookletMac is fast and easy to use. You’ll have the option using common paper sizes to fold and staple, fold only, or staple only.
Don’t make the assumption that a mere Semi-Automatic booklet maker will slow you down. The Akiles BookletMac will crank out up to 800 booklets per hour, and with its heavy-duty staple heads each booklet can be up to 64 pages of 20# paper. In fact, a built-in LCD counter will track your progress on that big job and you won’t need any tools to quickly switch between booklet sizes. Everything about the Akiles BookletMac Booklet Maker is easy!
And How Much Does it Cost?
The Akiles BookletMac Semi-Automatic Booklet Maker costs $2,199 at Lloyd’s of Indiana and comes with a 1-year warranty.
Formax FD 170 Tabletop Booklet Maker
The Formax FD 170 Tabletop Booklet Maker is a work of art. Its sleek compact design will blend into any office setting, but its versatility and function will make it stand out. You’ll be looking for excuses to make another booklet or pamphlet just for the pleasure of using this powerful little machine.
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How is it Used?
The Formax FD 170 folds up to 15 sheets, creating 60-page double-sided booklets, at speeds of up to 800 booklets per hour. There’s no guesswork as the unique photo-activated eye starts your job and a resettable counter keeps track of your progress. The Formax FD 170 Booklet Maker will fold only or give your documents a polished look with saddle stapling. The Formax accomodates standard 8.5: x 11″ or 11″ x 17″ sheets with the push of a button and catches mistakes with a fault detection system.
And How Much Does it Cost?
The Formax FD 170 Booklet Maker costs $2,995 at Lloyd’s and qualifies for free shipping and a free gift.