The
Purfect Finish (Book Binders) Ltd, Unit 5, Chapman Way,Tunbridge
Wells, Kent, TN2 3EF
To ensure the best possible
outcome please note the following:-
Covers.
The grain
direction on all covers must run from top to bottom of book.
Trims
on covers must exceed those on the text by 1 mm at the head and 3mm
at the tail.
Covers
over 300 gsm may have to be supplied scored.
6 and
8pp covers must be supplied scored for the flaps
The inside
spine and hinge area must be kept clear of all inks, seals and varnishes
etc.
Text.
For best
results the grain should run from top to bottom of book.
All flat
sheets must be clearly marked with the side lay and grip edge.
Sections
for thread sewing must have a LOW Folio LIP of at least 10mm. This
is not required for any other type of binding.
Any 4pp
sections in a sewn book must tip at the front or back of the book
or wrap another section.
4pp and
2pp sections should not be at the front or back of a PUR, Perfect
or Burst Bound book.
If you
supply folded sections they must be neatly stacked on pallets with
the highest folio facing up.
Specific
Binding Requirments.
Sewn work
must not be perforated on spine.
Burst
bound sections must have the burst binding slot inserted during folding.
Perforations
in the heads of sections must be secure and not subject to splitting
during production.
Sections
for PUR and Perfect bound books should not be perforated on spine.
If it cannot be avoided only use a small perforator and ensure it
will not split during production.
No folded
section can be more that 305mm wide from spine to foredge.
Maximum
trim from the foredge and tail of a folded section is 25mm.
All sections
for a job should be the same size when folded.
