adhesive binding machine
A machine that applies an adhesive, and sometimes
a cloth lining, to the edges of the leaves or
sections of a book. Adhesive binding machines may
be classified as: 1) intermittent, with all
operations being performed while the book is
stopped; and 2) continuous, with all operations
being performed while the book is in motion. In
addition, they may be classified as: 1) inline,
with the books being carried in one direction at a
constant elevation; 2) rotary or circular, with
books being carried in a circular path; and 3)
oval, with books being carried over an extended
oval path. There are variations within all of
these categories. Adhesive binding machines used
in library binderies are generally in-line
machines which operate intermittently or
continuously, with the books being inserted and
removed from the machine by hand. Adhesive binding
machines date back to the latter part of the 19th
century, but their greatest period of development
was following World War II. (89 , 320 )
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