The Setmaster line includes many models of collators with sheet sizes from 130 mm x 100 mm (5.5 x 4 inches) to 707 mm x 1000 mm (27.83 x 39.37 inches), which handle thicknesses from 20g/m2 to 1000g/m2 (approx. 13 lb. book to 600 lb. tag). The collators can be equipped with any number of stations (above a minimum, which varies depending on the model). The feeding stations, which load on the run, are equipped with an adjustable feeding head with multiple suction points and air-blast separation, ensuring accurate sheet transfer. Double- and missing- sheet detectors are fitted as standard.

A great number of options are available to tailor the Setmaster collators to meet your needs, making them the most versatile collators manufactured today; included are: stitch/fold/trim unit; duplex system; head, corner; or loop stitcher; hole puncher; cross folding unit; ultrasonic welder; shrink wrapper; variable speed jogger; criss-cross jogger; gluing unit; computerized operation; deep-pile feeding; hand-feed station; crash numbering; deep pile delivery unit; and more. ts reputation for collating dependability and versatility in the printing industry is the reason that associated industries have called upon Setmasters to solve their collating problems. 

Examples of these include: multi-size pages of wallpaper books, uncrushed embossed pages for books in Braille, large-size billboard poster sheets, varied-material mailings, floor tiles, abrasive papers, decal transfer sheets, and numbered securities from bank notes and certificates to plastic smart cards.

DEEP-PILE FEEDING PALLETS are available for pre-loading when collating thick materials and high-volume jobs. Two pile heights are available: 153/4"(40 cm) and 341/4"(87 cm).

Attach the unit to the end of the collator to add the capability of making booklets. Collate, align, stitch, fold and face trim in a single operation.

STITCHING
1 The triple-knock, triple-point registration system precisely aligns sheets before they are stitched.
2 Highly-reputed Hohner stitching heads come standard on the machine.

The stitched sheets are folded by the KNIFE FOLDER before traveling through self-adjusting compression rollers. The books come out flat with well-creased spines.

The heavy-duty knife system FACE TRIMS books up to 1/4 inch thick with ease, and up to 1/2 inch thick with optional modification. (An optional three-knife trimmer is available.)

VARIABLE SPEED JOGGER, with the straight and criss-crossing option, keeps sheets perfectly stacked so further finishing can be done without additional jogging.

The REJECT TRAY is triggered by the double-sheet detector to intercept and receive irregular sets without interrupting production.

DUOMOTION splits the machine for two-way operation to give you the ability to run two smaller jobs simultaneously with one job running to the right and the other job running to the left.
It offers efficient use of time and equipment.

In-line pneumatic CRASH NUMBERING on NCR paper ensures that sheets within a set have the same number. The compact numbering heads include a four-roller inking system and are equipped with reliable Leibinger numbering boxes. It comes with an independent air compressor but can be fitted to your existing air line.

HEAVY-DUTY SUCTION HEADS for collating larger heavier items.

DEEP-PILE DELIVERY UNIT with castor mounted pallets is available for high-volume or large-sheet collating. A tabbing device is available to separate sets.

COMPUTERIZED OPERATION allows you to enter the job parameters into the control module and let the Setmaster automatically complete the job, self-correcting missing- or double-sheets, and close down when completed. It also provides a job status report and stores the job for recall.

DUPLEX COLLATING
All or some of the pockets may be divided, allowing greater flexibility in the sizes and types of materials collated.
• This is a photo of two standard pockets. The pocket at the left is set for standard production. The pocket on the right was divided into two by the Duplex System.

Other optional equipment for efficiency…

• Hole puncher
• Shrink wrapper
• Gluing unit
• Ultrasonic welding
• Variable speed jogger
• Criss-cross jogger
• Hand-feed station
• Crash numbering
• Three-knife trimmer
• Cross-folder
• Double-parallel folder
• Electronic missing- and double- sheet detector
• Side, head, corner, or loop stitching
• Built-in 12" deep-pile load-on-the-run feeding
• Synchronizing links and interfaces between collators or other finishing equipment
• And more. Just ask!