Perfect Binding is a core service provided by PACIFIC BINDERY + TRADE SERVICES. Our team deliver the best results for your project: perfect binding with PUR (Polyurethane reactive) glue is the industry standard of excellence. PUR is it superior to Conventional EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) Hotmelt in terms of strength, flexibility, and ability to bind all manner of coatings, papers and surfaces.
PUR bound books are fully recyclable, whereas EVA glue should be separated from the paper prior to recycling.
PUR doesn’t experience the problems with extreme temperatures that can affect traditional EVA binding. Once cured, EVA adhesives can be reactivated with heat, causing them to melt. PUR creates a strong elastomeric film that isn’t subject to reactivation. As a result, PUR won’t re-melt under high heat. Conversely, EVA adhesives can become brittle and crack in extreme cold temperatures. PUR won’t crack because it can’t be reactivated.
In rare cases, EVA glue may be the method of choice, if so, we have you covered and can easily convert to EVA.
PACIFIC BINDERY operates two perfect binders:
PUR bound books are fully recyclable, whereas EVA glue should be separated from the paper prior to recycling.
PUR doesn’t experience the problems with extreme temperatures that can affect traditional EVA binding. Once cured, EVA adhesives can be reactivated with heat, causing them to melt. PUR creates a strong elastomeric film that isn’t subject to reactivation. As a result, PUR won’t re-melt under high heat. Conversely, EVA adhesives can become brittle and crack in extreme cold temperatures. PUR won’t crack because it can’t be reactivated.
In rare cases, EVA glue may be the method of choice, if so, we have you covered and can easily convert to EVA.
PACIFIC BINDERY operates two perfect binders:
- Our 18-pocket binder is perfect for large and medium runs and is configured for PUR-on-demand adhesives or EVA.
- Our short-run perfect binder is used for projects typically under 500 books with a specially formulated PLANAMELT Adhesive which is excellent for most digital production devices regardless of manufacture.
- Characteristics of perfect binding are printable spines, strength in the bind, and a clean, elegant look.
18 pocket – Starbinder featuring PUR adhesive.
Features, Advantages and Benefits:
- Runs up to 6,000 books per hour.
- 18 pocket gatherers with three insert stations for custom tip-ins/ blow-ins.
- Automated signature recognition provides excellent quality control which identifies mis-feeds, blanks, out of register signatures on-line and stops the line on a recognized mis-feed.
- Criss-cross delivery on-line results in high speed straight collating.
- Capable of medium to long runs, with high speed.
- Consistent output and consistent quality.
- Proven technology.
18 pocket – Starbinder featuring PUR adhesive.
Features, Advantages and Benefits:
- Runs up to 6,000 books per hour.
- 18 pocket gatherers with three insert stations for custom tip-ins/ blow-ins.
- Automated signature recognition provides excellent quality control which identifies mis-feeds, blanks, out of register signatures on-line and stops the line on a recognized mis-feed.
- Criss-cross delivery on-line results in high speed straight collating.
- Capable of medium to long runs, with high speed.
- Consistent output and consistent quality.
- Proven technology.
Short-Run – Horizon Perfect Binder
This perfect binder is the right choice for small volume and/or digitally printed perfect bound books.
Features, Advantages and Benefits
Ideal for quantities from 1 to 1,000.
Spine gluing with special HYBRID PLANAMELT adhesives formulated specifically for digitally printed products. Our adhesive is formulated to work with all digital production equipment, inkjet, liquid and dry toner applications with similar exceptional Pull Test Results similar to those of PUR.