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Used TECHNAU LIBRA 800 Book Production Line Year 2016.
Specification.
Tecnau Libra 800 line, effectively doubling the system’s on-demand book manufacturing capacity. Designed for high-variability, short-run and one-copy-per-job production, the line enables seamless finishing of unique books with zero changeover time..
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The Tecnau Libra 800 is a fully automated book finishing solution capable of processing each book with different formats, thicknesses, and cover styles. It integrates unwinding, book-block assembly, binding, and three-knife trimming into a single continuous workflow. With two Libra 800 units working in parallel, the system significantly increases throughput while maintaining consistent quality and precise dimensional control..
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Technical Specifications – Tecnau Libra 800 (per line).
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Productivity.
Up to 800 books per hour (per Libra 800 line).
Combined output with two lines: up to 1,600 books per hour.
Input / Feeding:.
Continuous web input or pre-assembled book blocks.
Supports variable format book-of-one workflow.
Finished Book Size:.
Width: Min. 130 (5.1”)/ Max. 220 mm (8.66”), max. 297 mm (11.69”) (at reduced speed).
Spine height: Min. 130 mm (5.1”), max. 305 mm (12”).
Book Thickness: 2 – 60 mm (0.079-2.36”).
Input from roll:.
Web width: Max. 540 mm.
Printing mode: 1 up, 2up and 3 up depending on configuration selected.
Paper weight: 60-120 gsm.
Soft Cover:.
Width: Min.280 mm (11”) / Max. 520 mm (20.5”), max. 680 mm (26.77”) (at reduced speed).
Height(spine): Min. 140 mm (5.5”) – Max. 320 mm (12.6”).
Weight: 250 gsm coated & laminated.
End Sheets:.
Width: Min. 150 mm (5.9”)-Max. 230 mm (9.06”), max. 310 mm (12.2”) (at reduced speed).
Height (spine): Min. 190 mm (7.5”)- Max. 305 mm (12”).
False Cover:.
Width: Min. 300 mm (11.8”) - Max. 620 mm (24.4”).
Height: Min. 190 mm (7.5”) – Max. 305 mm (12”).
Binder (Books Block):.
Width Min. 140 mm (5.5”)- Max. 230 mm (9.06”), max. 310 mm (12.2) (at reduced speed).
Height (spine): Min. 140 (5.5”) - Max. 315 mm (12.4”).
Thickness: 2-60 mm (0.079-2.36”).
Trimmer:.
Width: Min. 130 mm (5.1”)- Max. 320 mm (12.6”).
Height (spine): Min. 130 mm (5.1”) - Max. 360 mm (14.2”).
Thickness: 2-60 mm (0.079-2.36”).
Binding Technology: EVA glue (or hotmelt configuration).
Good working order.
Available immediately...
The Tecnau Libra 800 is a high-performance book production line designed for on-demand, short-run, and one-copy-per-job manufacturing. Operating under the Book Production category, this fully automated system integrates unwinding, book-block assembly, binding, and three-knife trimming into a seamless workflow. Ideal for high-variability production, the Libra 800 eliminates changeover time, enabling efficient finishing of unique books with varying formats, thicknesses, and cover styles. With a productivity rate of up to 800 books per hour per line (1,600 books per hour with dual lines), it ensures consistent quality and precise dimensional control, making it suitable for publishers, print service providers, and commercial printing applications requiring flexibility and high throughput.
Key Technical Aspects:
Dimensions and Specifications : The Tecnau Libra 800 supports finished book sizes with a width range of 130 mm (5.1") to 220 mm (8.66") (up to 297 mm/11.69" at reduced speed) and spine height from 130 mm (5.1") to 305 mm (12"). Book thickness ranges from 2 mm to 60 mm (0.079-2.36"). The system processes up to 800 books per hour per line, with dual lines achieving 1,600 books per hour. Binding technology includes EVA glue or hotmelt configuration, ensuring robust and adaptable book finishing.
Paper Handling : The Libra 800 accommodates continuous web input or pre-assembled book blocks, supporting variable format workflows. Input from roll allows a maximum web width of 540 mm with printing modes of 1-up, 2-up, or 3-up, depending on configuration. Paper weight ranges from 60-120 gsm. Soft covers must measure between 280 mm (11") to 520 mm (20.5") in width (up to 680 mm/26.77" at reduced speed) and 140 mm (5.5") to 320 mm (12.6") in spine height, with a weight of 250 gsm coated and laminated. End sheets range from 150 mm (5.9") to 230 mm (9.06") in width (up to 310 mm/12.2" at reduced speed) and 190 mm (7.5") to 305 mm (12") in spine height. False covers measure 300 mm (11.8") to 620 mm (24.4") in width and 190 mm (7.5") to 305 mm (12") in height.
| Model | Tecnau-Libra 800 |
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| Manufacturer | Tecnau |
| Year | 2016 |
| Machine Availability | Immediately |
| Machine Condition | In Stock |
| Price | On Request |
| Location | Ringwood, UK |
Tecnau - Libra 800

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