Duplex Collator

Duplex the fun.

The patented MKW Duplex System adds even further versatility to the MKW collating machine.  Linking adjoining deep pile pockets and removing the dividing wall doubles the size of the pocket, for example; a 20 pocket 14” x 20” machine can easily be converted to a 10 pocket 28” x 20” collator.

The unique patented MKW Duplex system synchronizes the two adjoining pockets and the conveyor belt fingers are quickly folded down (tool free) to fit the larger sheetsize. The conveyor belts also move double stroke each cycle when in Duplex mode, this means the loading sequence of the machine stays logical order. 

The MKW Duplex Collator is the ultimate in versatility, especially when you have to run substrates of varying thicknesses alongside each other. No other collator offers this 100% utilization of every pocket for varying callipers of thickness.

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In-line Options

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Signature Collator

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Booklet Maker

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Optional Extras

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Tandem Function

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Auto Pocket Changeover

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Sheet Detectors

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Maintenance

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Patented Deep Pile Duplex

Split Station

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Patented Deep Pile Duplex

Combined Station

In-line Options

As well as standard joggers, stackers and booklet-makers other in-line finishing solutions are available:

  • Calendar Punching
  • Calendar Perforating
  • Crash Numbering
  • Ultra Sonic Welding
  • Criss Cross Jogger
  • High Pile Stacker Delivery
  • Jogger Bridge Unit
  • In line head stitching
  • Packaging Machines

Signature Collating

The MKW UT & TransRapid collators have been adapted to feed signature sections of folded sheets. This is ideal for those businesses who need to change seamlessly from flat sheet to folded sections or even run both simultaneously!

A choice of delivery stackers, joggers or automatic piling conveyors are available to keep downtime to a minimum.

Pre-piling systems are also available to reduce loading times.

Highly engineered with ease of operation being the main attributes.

Booklet Maker

The SFT 350 is a robust, accurate and high-speed booklet making system, capable of producing up to 5000 stitched books per hour.

The larger SFT500 can produce up to 4000 books per hour of  a larger format.

Additional 3-Knife Trimming with centre cutting offers increased productivity for smaller formats is available.

Highly engineered with ease of operation being the main attributes.

Optional Extras

Whilst all collators in the range come equipped with many features as standard, there are many additional extra options that will enhance productivity. Some optional features are:

  • Pre-piling, minimise downtime
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Faulty Set Eject Tray
  • Criss Cross Jogger
  • High Pile Stacker Delivery
  • Offsetting High Pile Stacker
  • Jogger Bridge Unit

Tandem Function

On jobs requiring only half the number of total pockets it is possible to double load the machine; this function is available on any horizontal collator but with the MKW collating machine there is a difference…

Tandem Mode (standard on every MKW collator) allows the  conveyor to move two cycles to every single cycle of the sucker bar. This means if you have an inline process such as booklet-making, offset stacking, criss cross jogging etc this can be performed at even higher speeds with accuracy whilst still loading the machine in a logical sequence.

This feature is standard on EVERY MKW collator.

Auto Pocket Changeover

Any two adjoining pockets can be linked together so that when one pocket empties out then the one beside it will automatically takeover. This then allows the operator to reload the empty pocket with new stock ready for it to take over again automatically. This is very useful on long runs and for thick substrates that need frequent re-loading. 

Tie this feature up with the MKW pre-load system and auto-unloading stacker for a true non-stop and highly productive collating system.

Auto Pocket Changeover is standard on EVERY MKW collating machine.

Sheet Detectors

Every single pocket on the MKW collator comes equipped with an infra-red sheet sensor to detect missing and double sheets at source. Developed in house at MKW this sophisticated sensor reads the entire length of every sheet and takes a reference reading to compare against every subsequent sheet fed from the pocket. The sensor is very powerful and can read through thick substrates and a vast array of the color gamut. 

On the rare occasion that the MKW Infra-red sensor is not suited to the substrate it is possible to add an optional ultrasonic sensor to any pocket that requires it. No other manufacturer offers a combined infra-red-ultrasonic sheet sensor to guarantee perfect collating output.

Maintenance & Support

PPS hold a stock of MKW common spares within the USA and for any parts not in stock we can guarantee that MKW will ship these to you directly, often arriving within 2-3 days.

On the rare occasion you might need technical support PPS offer 24/7 telephone and email support. We also have factory trained techs as well as a national network of independent technicians. If you have your own in house technicians then PPS can offer additional training to them during the installation or they are welcome to travel to MKW to attend an in-house factory training program.

On some models the machines can be connected by VPN for remote diagnostics and software upgrades.

Be assured that PPS will have your back if you need us!

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