Year: 2015
Condition: fully operational, very good

Manual front loading:
Maximum mechanical speed: 14 cycles/min
Signature size:
-max. 510 mm (head to tail) × 550 mm (back to front)

-min. 125 mm (head to tail) × 100 mm (back to front)

Semi-automatic side loading
Maximum mechanical speed: 16 cycles/min
Signature size:
-max. 510 mm (head to tail) × 350 mm (back to front)

-min. 125 mm (head to tail) × 100 mm (back to front)

Description:
The Smyth FX-50 is a semi-automatic book sewing machine with front and side loading, specially designed for short runs and small production batches. It is an ideal solution for print-on-demand book production, single-copy manufacturing, sample production, and oversized books, thanks to its ability to sew extremely large signatures up to 510 × 550 mm (front loading) and 510 × 350 mm (side loading).

This feature is especially appreciated in the production of art books, photo albums, record books, and other specialty publications. Easy and fast operation allows quick job changeovers in low-volume bookbinding production.

The machine was specifically developed for small and medium-sized jobs with high format variability. Its robust