Optimised adhesive quantity and reliable quality checks will be the consequence of Muller Martini’s new AMS Adhesive Monitoring System, the company claims.
AMS is integrated with the control systems of Muller Martini’s latest generation of perfect binders, and can be used in the Bolero and Corona perfect binding lines, as well as most Alegro assemblies. It can also be retrofitted on existing perfect binding lines depending on the machine configuration, and can be used with both PUR and hotmelt glue. A laser continuously measures glue application during perfect binding, optimising the applied quantity and reducing costs thanks to lower glue consumption.
The system measures extremely accurately, according to Michael Scherrer, production manager at the Scherrer bookbindery in Urdorf, Switzerland. ‘You can rely on the AMS, as it continuously checks every book and halts production immediately if it detects an error,’ he added.
The data from the AMS is transferred to the operator monitor and the glue profile is clearly displayed on a colour-differentiated graphic. The applied quantity can be fine-tuned directly on the monitor.
‘Often too much glue is used in perfect binding,’ Mr Scherrer continued. ‘AMS allows you to use less glue, without having to sacrifice quality, and reduced glue consumption naturally translates to more cost-effective production.’
The system also reliably detects any gluing errors such as accumulations, gaps or dirt in the adhesive-free zone, allowing the operator to react to errors individually or automate their handling.
