The 2013 Heidelberg Stitchmaster ST 500 is a high-performance, fully automatic saddle stitching system designed to deliver exceptional productivity, precision, and reliability in commercial printing and bindery operations. The ST 500 is equipped with 5 vertical/drum feeders and provides an efficient solution for producing high-quality magazines, catalogs, brochures, booklets, and other saddle-stitched publications.

Only 4,500 Running Hours!

Optional Stacker Delivery also available!

Technical Specifications:

Maximum production speed - Up to 13,000 cycles/hour

Minimum machine speed - Approximately 1,000 cycles/hour

Minimum untrimmed format - 80 × 128 mm (3.15 × 5.04 in)

Maximum untrimmed format - 330 × 500 mm (12.99 × 19.69 in)

Minimum trimmed format - 80 × 120 mm (3.15 × 4.72 in)

Maximum trimmed format - 315 × 475 mm (12.40 × 18.70 in)

Minimum trimmed format with KFT option - 55 × 120 mm (2.17 × 4.72 in)

Maximum product thickness - Up to 12 mm (0.47 in)

Control system - Touchscreen; automated setup functions

Trimming system: Three-knife trimmer

Workflow Integration: Full JDF Connectivity via Prinect Postpress Manager

Key Features and Capabilities

• High-speed saddle stitching for commercial print-finishing applications.
• Modular feeding options for signatures and covers.
• Automated format adjustments to help reduce changeover time.
• Adjustable stitching-head arrangements; loop stitching may be available.
• Integrated three-knife trimming for finished booklets.
• Touchscreen operation and synchronized machine controls.

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