Mühlen TCM 77
Automatic Glue-Based Thermal Binding Machine
Glue Binding
It binds bulk or individual books, notebooks and similar documents in a perfect print-shop style using solid glue (HOTMELT glue) through an automatic thermal process. Compact and desktop-friendly, the MÜHLEN TCM 77 is an "all in one" type machine, combining all the necessary systems in a single unit.
Digital Heat Adjustment
The model features a digital heat adjustment system, adjustable from the control panel between 0-190°, along with a display showing the temperature. Having different temperature levels means the glue melts more thoroughly at higher temperatures and injects more glue into the material being bound.
Automatic Binding
The MÜHLEN TCM 77 combines milling (sanding), gluing, pressing and cutting processes automatically in a single machine, and is built entirely with a metal and steel body and internal components.
Thick and Thin Cover
Thanks to the two different binding pads that come with the machine, users can create thin (soft) cover book-style bindings, or thick (hard) cover planner-style bindings, as desired. All the features required for both are built into the machine.
500-Sheet Binding
With the ability to bind up to 40mm thick (an average of 500 pages), the MÜHLEN TCM 77 can mill and glue-bind A4-size or smaller documents or cards in a single pass. Reaching the required heating level in 3-5 minutes, the model is designed for intensive use.
Practical Use
The machine is extremely simple to use, even for someone binding for the very first time. All settings and binding operations are supported by video tutorials to assist the user. With its large glue reservoir, the model performs many processes automatically.
Guillotine System
Another feature that sets the MÜHLEN TCM 77 apart is its integrated guillotine paper-shaping machine. The guillotine system has 4 different cutting/shaping blades: straight cut, wave cut, jagged (perforated) cut, and marking blades.
Technical Specifications
- Solid-glue "HOTMELT" thermal binding machine
- Binding size: Maximum 420x297mm
- Binding for A4 and smaller documents
- Two pressing pads, one hot and one cold
- Thick and thin cover binding on the same machine
- 500-page (40mm) book binding capacity
- Digital heat adjustment system from 0-190°
- Glue type to be used: HOTMELT type
- Integrated 4-blade guillotine machine
- Two pressing pads (hot & cold)
- Steel and metal body and internal components
- An extra bag of glue included as a gift
- Digital heat setting with numeric display
- Heats up in an average of 5 minutes
- Unique milling blade and gluing system
- Automatic motorized milling head
- Automatically operating glue head
- 3-point press and binding arm
- Milling and glue density adjustment
- Book pressing time: 0.5 min
- Dual-heater pressing system
- 24-month warranty
Advantages
- Fast and easy use
- Soft & Hard cover
- Thermal glue binding
- 4 different cutting guillotine
- A4 and smaller
Physical Properties
- Machine Dimensions: 670x380x410mm
- Box Dimensions: 750x450x475mm
- Net Weight: 33kg
- Gross Weight: 38kg
Mühlen TCM 77 — Thermal Glue Binding Machine with Integrated 4-Blade Guillotine
Who Is It For?
The Mühlen TCM 77 thermal glue binding machine is a compact, all-in-one desktop unit that combines milling, gluing, pressing and cutting. It suits print shops, copy and stationery businesses, digital print studios and institutions that bind theses, projects, books, notebooks or planners, either in bulk or one at a time. Users who want to produce both soft-cover book-style and hard-cover planner-style work on the same machine, at a busy pace, will find everything they need built in.
Key Features and What They Do
- Two binding pads, hot and cold: supplied with the machine for thin (soft) cover or thick (hard) cover bindings.
- Binds up to 40mm: around 500 pages of A4 or smaller documents or cards are milled and glue-bound in a single pass.
- Automatic milling and glue heads: a motorised milling head and an automatic glue head, with adjustable milling and glue density.
- Digital heat control from 0-190°: set on the control panel and shown on a numeric display; higher temperatures make the glue more fluid so more of it penetrates the spine.
- Integrated guillotine: four blades for straight cuts, wave cuts, perforated cuts and marking.
- 3-point press and dual-heater pressing: book pressing time is 0.5 min.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest size the TCM 77 can bind?
The maximum binding size is 420x297mm, for A4 and smaller documents.
How quickly does the machine warm up?
It reaches the required heating level in 3-5 minutes, on average 5 minutes.
Is it difficult to learn?
No. Even first-time users can operate it, and all settings and binding steps are supported by video tutorials.
What comes with the machine?
Two pressing pads (hot and cold) and an extra bag of HOTMELT glue are included. The machine has a 24-month warranty.
Usage and Care Tips
Choose the hot or cold pad according to the cover type before starting. Set the temperature to suit the job, and adjust milling and glue density for the paper being bound. Keep the large glue reservoir topped up with HOTMELT glue. The machine measures 670x380x410mm and weighs 33kg; give it a stable place on a work table.
