Like most customers, Consolidated Press in Seattle, Washington, has in-house maintenance programs that keep equipment in good running condition. However, when they noticed production numbers were off on their Primera and Bravo saddle stitchers, they had the equipment analyzed using Muller’s MMInspect program. MMInspect uncovered areas where repairs were needed.…
Like most customers, Consolidated Press in Seattle, Washington, has in-house maintenance programs that keep equipment in good running condition. However, when they noticed production numbers were off on their Primera and Bravo saddle stitchers, they had the equipment analyzed using Muller’s MMInspect program. MMInspect uncovered areas where repairs were needed.…
As far back as the late 80’s, the migration towards electronic controls on bindery equipment was well underway. Pulleys, belts and gearboxes were being replaced by motor drives. Relays were being replaced by PLCs. Knobs and switches were being replaced by display panels and computer screens. By the year 2000,…
As far back as the late 80’s, the migration towards electronic controls on bindery equipment was well underway. Pulleys, belts and gearboxes were being replaced by motor drives. Relays were being replaced by PLCs. Knobs and switches were being replaced by display panels and computer screens. By the year 2000,…
How to ensure your bindery equipment has the support it needs during peak seasons. Many businesses experience predictable periods when there’s a significant increase in work volume. Within the print on demand (POD) market, book manufacturers must be prepared for these periods of increased demand—and customers who expect…
How to ensure your bindery equipment has the support it needs during peak seasons. Many businesses experience predictable periods when there’s a significant increase in work volume. Within the print on demand (POD) market, book manufacturers must be prepared for these periods of increased demand—and customers who expect…
Many companies don’t plan maintenance. Instead, they take a reactive approach that may, at first, save some money. For example, a binder breaks down because of what looks like a simple bearing failure. A less expensive, non-OEM part replaces the bearing. But a week or so later the machine breaks…
Many companies don’t plan maintenance. Instead, they take a reactive approach that may, at first, save some money. For example, a binder breaks down because of what looks like a simple bearing failure. A less expensive, non-OEM part replaces the bearing. But a week or so later the machine breaks…
Our world has changed. Although investment capital is not readily available, printers and trade binders need to continue to gain efficiencies in order to stay competitive. So we ask the question “How can we help you get more from your existing machine?” What issues affect machine performance? Operating efficiencies of…
Our world has changed. Although investment capital is not readily available, printers and trade binders need to continue to gain efficiencies in order to stay competitive. So we ask the question “How can we help you get more from your existing machine?” What issues affect machine performance? Operating efficiencies of…
