Description: Model: Corona C12-31 Machine Type: Perfect Binding Line Binding Type: Softcover (Hotmelt) Clamps: 31 Max Book Block Size: 510 x 320 mm Min Book Block Size: 120x 100 mm Book thickness: 3-60 mm Machine Speed: 12000 books/h Control System: Commander Control & Operating Station Application: Book Production Commercial Binding High-Volume Softcover Equipped With: Müller Martini 3681 Gathering Line •16 Automatic Top-Loading Feeding Stations (Model 3681) •Manual Feeding Station •ASAC (Automatic Self-Adjusting Caliper) Thickness Inspection •ASIR (Automatic Signature Image Recognition) Optical Signature Control System •Chain Tensioning Station •Intermediate Element with Jogger Unit •Transfer System into Perfect Binder Muller Martini Corona C12-31 Perfect Binder – 31 Clamps • Book Block Feeder (Model 3642) • Hotmelt Spine and Side Gluing System • Premelter 80 ICS • Additional Premelter • (2) End Sheet Tipping Feeders • Roughening Station • Spine Preparation Station • Nipping and Pressing Stations • Vertical Cover Feeder Müller Martini Zenith-S (3672) Three-Knife Trimmer •Automated feeding •Integrated Precounter Stacker / Hopper Feeder •Touchscreen Control Panel •Quick Knife Changing Device and Knife Pre-setting Device •Standard Set of Exchangeable Cutting Table Cassettes •Spare Sets of Cutting Knives •Belt Delivery Station • Laydown Device • Long Cooling Conveyor System • Double Production Capability • Additional Cool Down Conveyor • Jogging Unit
A bindery machine is essential equipment used in the printing industry to bind multiple printed pages into a finished product. These machines execute a variety of binding styles, including saddle stitching, perfect binding, and hardcover production, as well as specialized methods like coil binding and lay-flat binding. Simultaneously, they perform crucial functions such as collating, stacking, cutting, sewing, folding, and foil stamping.
Investing in a bindery machine significantly increases your productivity and efficiency by automating the post-press workflow. It allows you to produce high-quality books and brochures in a fraction of the time required for manual binding, lowering operational costs and enabling you to meet tighter deadlines. Furthermore, precision cutting, folding, and binding guarantee professional, defect-free consistency across diverse paper types and sizes.
The mechanism depends on the specific binding style. A saddle stitching machine uses rollers and stitching heads to fold and staple pages together, whereas a perfect binding machine mills the book block, applies hot-melt or PUR glue to the spine, and attaches the cover. Hardcover binding involves combining a sewn book block prepped with backing materials with a hardcover case. Most continuous bindery lines share core modules: a feeder, a transport or folding section, a stitching/gluing mechanism, a trimmer, and a delivery conveyor.
The difference is fundamental. Most market providers are simply traders selling standard "used" equipment strictly "as-is," passing the risk to the buyer. We are the unique exception. With over 30 years of dedicated experience, we conduct a comprehensive inspection, resolve mechanical faults, upgrade systems, and restore factory-level reliability. We do not just clean machines; we rebuild them.
If you are expanding or building a new line, a new machine is recommended for the latest tech. If you are satisfied with a classic model or have budget constraints, a refurbished machine is your best choice, providing factory-level reliability. Standard used machines are only recommended if you have a strong in-house technical team for self-maintenance.
We primarily acquire our base machines from the European market (Germany, the UK, and France). This ensures the equipment has benefited from strict maintenance schedules and high original manufacturing standards. Every machine comes with a documented usage history.
Our process involves complete structural and mechanical diagnosis, dismantling sections to replace worn parts, deep cosmetic cleaning, repainting, and software upgrades. Backed by our in-house CNC machining center and engineers with over 30 years of experience, we guarantee parts and repairs are of the highest standard.
Every machine listed is in premium operational condition. Note that each unit is a unique asset (1 of 1). Once sold, it is removed from the market. What you see in the photos is the exact machine you will receive, including its original nameplate.
Simply fill out the inquiry form on the equipment page. We use a "one machine, one price" policy because each unit has a unique refurbishment history and configuration. Real-time adjustments are made based on market demand.
We support standard B2B international terms: typically a T/T (Telegraphic Transfer) deposit to secure the machine, with the balance cleared prior to shipment or via an Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C).
We offer a Service Guarantee Protection Plan that provides comprehensive mechanical and electrical warranty support. Unlike "as-is" dealers, we stand firmly behind our rebuilding process.
Absolutely. We maintain long-term inventory for wear parts. You can visit our specialized platforms: www.pspare.parts for parts or www.bookbindmaterials.com for consumables.