Smashing is the process of compressing and removing the air from the folds and flattening of the Overall area of the Book-Blocks. Smashing strokes can be set in multiples to suit the compacting requirement for the desired rectangular shape. After the Smashing cycle the Book-Block is held firmly and Nipping operation follows for knocking out the excessive swell in the spine. Book-Block should be rectangular in shape and free from extreme gradients in the folded sewn area for quality & enhanced life of the BOOK.  Smashing strokes (adjustable) � from one to nine with two Nipping strokes, timing set in increments of 0.1 Seconds through the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). The Smashing and Nipping hydraulic pressure is adjustable. Production speed of 600 to 700 Books (single Book of 30mm spine thickness) per hour can be achieved.  Some of the other operator friendly features on the PLC are Manual & Semi-Auto option &Counter for number of Books processed. Dedicated Switches for Clamping (Smashing) and Nipping functions provided on the control Panel. Emergency and Recycle Push-buttons are located conveniently on the Top Cover. For operator�s safety: both the Push- Buttons need to be pressed simultaneously and Emergency Switch aborts the cycle immediately in case of an accident. Safety Curtain (sensor-based) is incorporated for operator�s protection. The Smashing (Clamping) / Nipping operation is instantly aborted on breach of the Safety Curtain. This feature is a foolproof measure to protect the operator from any accident etc. The high speed blower / exhaust fan ensures the ambient temperature in the Power Pack Area is maintained for optimum efficiency and extended life of the parts & equipment.  Optional Pressure Plates to suit Book-Height in excess of 220mm, can be supplied on request. Pressure Plates of size 130mm, 180mm, & 220mm are part of the standard accessories. Power saving feature ensures the motor switches off after a pre-set delay time (incase the Recycle Switches are not reactivated). PLC based system for optimum reliability & simplified diagnostics. Castors for maximum mobility.

JOY's commitment to the Binding (Post-Press) industry, for providing off-line economical dedicated solutions for preparing and finishing Book-blocks for soft/hard cover requirement; is further extended by adding Booklet Three Side Trimmer to the range.  Semi-automatic Three Knife Trimmer with manual feeding of Booklets to meet the demand of higher production with maximum operator efficiency and safety. Ideally suited for finishing of Booklets (Centre Stitched / Sewn), Exercise Note Books and Book-Blocks etc. Hydraulic Clamping and Cutting mechanism is very simple to operate and maintain. Size changeover is very quick and easy with the help of Clamp Boards. The castors are provided for convenient manoeuvre for maximum utilisation of space. Mechanical Safety Device in addition to Sensor Curtain for optimum operator safety.

Ideal Round Cornering Machine for rounding of Catalogues; Books; Exercise Note Books; Diaries and other Stationery articles etc.  Heavy duty hydraulic Twin Corner Cutting Press can be fitted with different Tools (Dies) with radius ranging from R-3 to R-14 mm. Each set of cutting tools consist of two parts: an upper blade to be fitted to the Moving Platen and the lower Die to be fitted in a special slot on the working platform. Chute is provided for shavings/cutting waste to be collected in a bin/bag which can be attached (by the user) to the frame. Twin Corner Cutting Press (TCC) is equipped with two cutting heads to cut both the corners simultaneously. The distance (in/outward) of both the cutting tools can be set with respective Hand-wheels attached to the Towers. The holding and pre-pressing operation is carried out by a built-in device and on completion of the cycle, both the Holding and Mechanism return to Reset Position. Control Panel conveniently located. Foot Switch is provided for ease in handling the material being processed. Emergency switch is provided for aborting the cycle midway. Castor provided for maximum mobility.

Pressing of cased-in books and simultaneous burning-in of the JOINTS for forming perfect hinge and permanent shape with the help of temperature-controlled pressure blades (Joint Forming Bars) for Flat or Rounded Spine of Book-Blocks.  These blades are spring loaded for adjusting to different depth of joints automatically and hydraulic pressure can be set from 100-300/400kgs to achieve the desired results. The bars (Joint Formers) are supplied for Flat and Rounded Spine Book-backs respectively. Temperature of the Joint Formers is set through Digital Temperature Controller (PID) to suit properties of Glue (Adhesive), Binding material and operating speed. The PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) enables choice of single or multiple stroke/s for accurate control of burning-in the Joints and consistent results. Counter on PLC indicates number of books processed at the end of each cycle. The system automatically releases the book on completion of the set timing cycle. Back-gauge (setting handle mounted on the front panel) is provided for faster make-ready / production; Light Guide indicates the Joint Forming position and also reduces the make-ready time. Specially designed operator Safety Device in addition to Emergency Switch incorporated. Provision for Joint Forming of foam padded cases available. PLC based control panel for optimum reliability and simplified diagnostics. Press equipped with Castors for maximum space saving / utilisation.

Ever since the process of Spine (Edge) Squaring the Centre Stitched Sewn books was introduced and accepted by the Converters Stationery Manufacturers, there has been no looking back. �JOY� launched its first machine in size 310mm (In the year 1999) followed by 410mm thereafter 520(2002), 610mm & 650mm(2003), 1020mm(2005), 800mm(2007), 920mm(2008), 460mm, 710mm & 850mm (2012). A constant dialogue with our customers, to satisfy the need of production requirement has resulted in the Squaring Press to handle 3 or 4-UP Exercise Note Books upto a width of 1020mm. 3or 4 sets of Exercise Note Books (Composition Bookscentre thread-sewn or centre wire-stitched) with heavy duplex board as title can be processed in less than 34secs. Productivity of over 9000 (1000x3x3) or 12000 (1000x4x3) Exercise Note Books per hour can be achieved with little or no training.

A process of reducing/knocking out the SWELL in the spine of thread-sewn Book-Blocks or gathered folded-forms (signatures) being prepared for Hard-Case or Soft Cover Perfect Binding. Ensures the Book-Blocks are rectangular in shape and free from extreme gradients in the folded/sewn area for quality and enhanced life of the BOOK. PLC based Control Panel for optimum reliability and simplified diagnostics. Other operator friendly features are: Selection of Manual or Semi-auto mode; Counter for number of Book-blocks processed; Dedicated switches for Clamping and Nipping functions in Manual Mode. Emergency Switch & Recycle Push Buttons are conveniently located on the Top Cover. Emergency Switch aborts the cycle and resets the machine to starting position. For operator�s safety: both the Push Buttons are required to be pressed simultaneously for initiating the cycle; an intricate Safety Device (sensor based) is incorporated as additional protection in case of malfunction of Recycle Switches or the operator�s hands are in the way of the clamping area. For uninterrupted production, Support Device is provided to ensure the book-blocks are held upright and are not allowed to sag to avoid triggering of Sensors during processing. The high Speed blower/exhaust fan ensures the ambient temperature in the Power Pack Area is maintained. The latest Hydraulic Technology & Controls make it possible to process 700/800 books (single bookblock upto 30mm spine thickness) per hour. Castors provided for maximum space utilisation & mobility. Power saving feature is incorporated. The motor switches off automatically after a pre-set delay time provided the Recycle Switches are not activated within the set time. Nipping results are best achieved if the signatures (soon after folding / gathering) are pressed in the �JOY� Bundling Press.