Our PUR perfect binding machine creates superior Perfectly Bound Books.
So what’s PUR and how does it compare to EVA (hot melt adhesives)?
Some of the many Benefits of a PUR perfect bound book:
- It has superior adhesion.
- Especially helpful for difficult coated paper stocks, UV coated, aqueous coated text only.
- Heat and cold resistant - it stays flexible in cold temperatures.
Covers: no coatings on inside of cover or knock out spine + 1/4” hinge x 2 area width. Get the full scoop here.
We are one of the only Binderies who will perfect bind this thickness.
- Minimum Text Thickness: 1/16”
- Maximum Text Thickness: 2.5”
- Minimum Text Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
- Maximum Text Size: 12 x 12 1/2 “
- (underlined number indicates spine length)
Cover specs:
- Minimum Cover Size: 10 1/2″ x 6″
- Maximum Cover Size: 24″ x 12 1/2 ”
- Cover Weights up to 14 pt
(underlined number indicates spine length)
Coating specs for outside covers:
do not coat (UV) the covers. ”No cold” lamination for covers. MUST be applied with "HOT seal " lamination. The cold lamination process sits on top of the sheet. Also, with the cold when we score, the film delaminates.The HOT process seals with the toner/fibers. Click here for more information about lamination
Coating specs for inside covers: no coatings on inside of cover or knock out spine + 1/4” hinge x 2 area width.
We are able to score covers in-line on binder or off-line on letterpress.
We are able to bind books with tabs, foldout sheets or covers with folded front and back flaps. Click here for more PURfect Pictures
PUR requires 30 - 48 hours cure time - chemistry can’t be rushed, so please plan ahead a little.