SMYTH SEWING
The ultimate for high quality bookbinding is Smyth-sewn case-bound books. This time-proven method is done by sewing through the fold on signatures allowing books to open flat. This is typically used for runs of 100 books or more. The pages must be printed in 16 or 24 page signatures.
FAN-FOLD BINDING
CLEAT SEWING
Cleat-sewing is done using loose pages, as with the fan-fold binding above, rather than folded signatures. The machine will sew as little as 1/8" thickness up to about 4" thick and in any length up to 14" spine. This machine is called a "cleat sewer" because cleats are cut on the spine at two different angles by two saw blades. The cleats are then sewn together.
CASE BINDING
In addition to the traditional style of cloth case-bound books, we now offer full color-printed Kivar covers. They are produced by scanning the original cover or are designed on a computer and printed then laminated for extra protection. The possibilities are endless with this type of book cover.
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1124 Oneida Valley Road, Chicora, PA 16025-3820
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Another popular method is fan-fold binding. This glue-only method applies glue to both sides of each page while being fanned from one side to the other and then reversed. This type of binding allows the pages to open flat and can be used on any run length - as few as one book.
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