Binding Specifications

Book thickness
Maximum (sewn or burst) 60mm
Maximum (perfect bound) 55mm
Minimum (any style)  3mm

Untrimmed cover length (head to tail)
Minimum 140mm
Maximum 400mm

Untrimmed cover width, foredge to foredge, when opened out flat
Minimum 200mm
Maximum 620mm

Maximum spine to foredge untrimmed
305mm

Paper Weight
Maximum advisable for Perfect Bound work
(grain direction head to tail) 135 gsm
Minimum paper weight for our folders  60 gsm
Minimum recommended weight for 1 x 2pp sheet 135 gsm
However, lower weights can be fed through the gatherers
subject to stock

Cover Weight (Assuming correct grain direction)
Maximum 400 gsm
Minimum 130 gsm

Untrimmed size for Sewing
Minimum 150 x 75mm
Maximum 420 x 305mm




  
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