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Subscribe Δ Exclusive Products We have spent decades building a reputation and the relationships to have exclusive product lines that you’ll only find at MSL. Horizon and Hunkeler are exclusives. Field Technicians The best equipment comes with the best support. We have full time technicians on staff every day. We offer phone support and field visits. Contact our support team if you need assistance. Supply Warehouse Our goal is same-day shipping on orders placed before noon. We stock items at our own warehouse and keep close control on inventory so our customers get what they need. Discover a new way to get jobs done Learn about the latest automated equipment and new processes. 01 Perfect Binders Short-run soft cover books are in fashion right now. Photo books, catalogs, and book-of-one production is driving a wave of consumer demand for perfect binding. Browse Perfect Binders 02 Guillotine Paper Cutters The mighty paper cutter is a staple machine in every print production environment. Guillotine cutters are faster than ever. Hydraulic cutters and electric cutters are now coming standard. with touch screen control and motorized paper back-gauges. Browse Guillotine Paper Cutters 03 Paper Folders Folding paper is not like it used to be. Modern automated paper folders set up automatically and can be run by anyone. Paper folding machines come in a wide variety. We have tabletop folders and console folders as well as top-of-the line automated folders. Paper Folder Collection proudly representing the following manufacturers Add Value To What You’re Already Printing Finishing is out specialty. Printing is great but when you fold, die-cut, or make a book that same printed paper has exponentially more value. Take your profit to the next level by adding services to compliment the business you already have. Rotary die cutting allows you to make stickers, cartons, door hangers, and all kinds of custom cards. This process can exponentially increase the profit from your printed materials. Rotary Die Cutters Frequently Asked Questions What size Guillotine Paper Cutter should I get? The primary feature of a cutter is the cut width. Typically you want a cutter that is at least the diagonal of your largest sheet. For 13″ x 19″ that is about 23.” Electric cutters are good for office environments. Production sites should look at a hydraulic cutter or a flywheel guillotine cutter. Start with the MBM Triumph series and then work your way up to Challenge Machinery and then Perfecta. How to use a laminating machine ? Laminating is all about balancing heat and speed. Start with the temperature setting recommended on the laminate packaging. Start at a slow speed and increase it a little bit each time. Going slower and raising the temperature will increase the melting reaction of the glue. Going faster is great but it can cause problems with adhesion like bubbles or ripples. Slow down or raise the temp if that happens. How do I spiral bind a book? Spiral binding is a common type of mechanical binding. Spiral binding is a two step process starting with paper punching and ending with coil inserting. Paper punches are basic machines but the die you get must match the coil you insert. Coil inserters are big rollers that help you spin the coil into the book. Crimp the ends of the coil and you’re done. There are bigger coil punches but with a lot of volume you should consider thermal binding. What is thermal binding ? Thermal binding is a book manufacturing process that uses glue to hold everything together. Paper covers are glued onto book blocks and firmly pressed together to form a square bind. Thermal bound books can be paper back books or they can be further manufactured into case bound books with hard covers. Thermal binding is also commonly called perfect binding. It’s time to focus on YOUR project. What kind of equipment will take your business to the next level? Increasing productivity, saving time, and improving the quality of the final product are all great reasons to invest. Browse Equipment Mid-State Litho 5459 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc, MI 48507 Toll Free: 1-800-343-4231 Phone: (810) 238-7370 Text Message: (810) 238-7370 Equipment dealership covering the Great Lakes region of the USA. We are a 2nd Generation family business founded in June 1984. Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Products Perfect Binders Thermal binders are book manufacturing machines that use hot glue to hold the paper together with the cover. Paper Folders Paper folders are used to fold paper much faster than you can do by hand. Bookletmakers Book binding is the process of making a stack of loose sheets into a single book. There are a variety of ways to bind a book. Book Trimmers Book trimming is an important step to finalize the look of a freshly bound book. Book trimmers will cut the face and sides of the book to a finish size. EQUIPMENT Guillotine Cutters Guillotine cutters like hydrulic cutters, electric cutters, and flywheel cutters are for sale. Laminators Laminators are a very common type of machine. You can protect and preserve any kind of paper with a laminating machine. Paper Creasers Paper creasing machines will crease the paper so that the toner does not crack when folding later. Shrink Wrapping Shrink wrapping is when a think film is sealed around a product before being shrunk to size by passing it through a heated tunnel.. Resources Articles Read all of the articles on the MSL blog or browse the archives. Manufacturers Browse our product by manufacturer. MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets are important for ensuring fast and safe response to any kind of spill or exposure. Custom Machining We offer custom machining service. If you have a unique project or have a special part you need machined please let us know. 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