Hohner HSB DIGI-FS 9

This hybrid system is the result of merging the previous separate processes of folding, collating and stitching in conventional or DIGI-finisher operation with the greatest possible flexibility. It features the new technical option of folding raw sheets directly from the press or sheets cut by the print roller in the subsequent folding process to form a complete booklet (consisting of content including an envelope of the same grammage). This results in extreme simplification for further processing; the folded booklet that has already been collated is only stitched in the high-precision wire-stitching unit and from there forwarded to the trimmer and delivery device. This results in complete elimination of single sheet, folded sheet and envelope feeder systems as well as problematic interfaces to the collating machine, for example. In this way, the folding machine can also be used to fold and feed and, in parallel operation, the saddle stitcher can also be used to independently produce a booklet at the same time. These two processes were previously only possible independently of each other.

Additional options

• Small format version
• Economical LED lighting for all components
• Operational data collection
• Camera systems (feeder) for quality monitoring
• Remote diagnostics option and augmented reality for service (incl. video conference tool/Smartglasses)
• Enhanced operating modes (such as variable suction timing in all feeder designs)
• Service packages

The advantages at a glance

Modular, compact, and efficient

• Three functions in one system: DIGI-Finisher, fold stitching, saddle stitching
• Sheet feeding alternatively from the roll (endless) or from the flat pile feeder
• Optional folding unit with four pockets (individually expandable to six)
• Compact design with small floor space requirement
• Cost-efficient investment total
• Minimized staffing requirements of just one person who can operate all three subsystems in the production system
• No more downtime for transporting the folded sheets to the saddle stitcher
• Elimination of interfaces between collating machine and feeder systems
• Increase in productivity
• Subsequent expansion and adaptation of the system to individual customer requirements thanks to extensive modular system (diverse optional expansion options with regard to feeders, dual-use set-ups, staple monitoring, compensating counter stackers and transport systems for trim waste)
• Ergonomic, user-friendly feeder height
• blades connected via a closed and stable frame construction in the trimmer
• A total of 12 recirculating ball bushings for high-precision guidance and extremely long blade life
• Near elimination of staple misplacement
• Use for individual processes is still ensured if required (DIGI-Finisher, folder or conventional saddle stitcher).