Ky-420 Hard Cover Book Pressing & Creasing Machine
PLC Touchscreen | Pneumatic Drive | Cold Flattening + Hot Creasing | Stable, Professional Finish
Cleaner edges, straighter spines, repeatable finishing quality
When casing-in shows uneven edges or spines bulge and crease lines are irregular, Ky-420 delivers repeatable pressure and temperature control for consistent flattening and creasing, reducing rework significantly.
Applications: Hardcover case flattening, hot creasing, cold shaping. Supports single-book operation and automatic batch stacking mode.
Product Demo Video
See Ky-420’s stable performance across flattening and creasing, including the intuitive interface and fast changeover.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Ky-420 | Professional hardcover finishing equipment |
| Power Supply | AC220V, 1.2KW | Energy-efficient operation |
| Max Pressing Size | 420 × 360mm | Fits common hardcover formats |
| Book Thickness Range | 4 – 65mm | Supports a wide range of sizes |
| Max Pressure | 0.8T | Consistent pressing force |
| Machine Dimensions | 1000 × 650 × 1300mm | Compact footprint |
| Weight | 230kg | Stable, low vibration |
Note: External compressed air is required (air supply provided by the user).
Key Advantages
🎯 Precise Control
PLC touchscreen with real-time parameter setting and monitoring. Repeatable pressure/temperature/time for stable quality.
⚡ Automated Operation
Single-book or automatic batch stacking mode. Pneumatic drive runs smoothly with reduced manual handling.
🌡️ Cold Flattening + Hot Creasing
Combined functions deliver straighter crease lines and cleaner edges for a professional finish.
🔧 Flexible Process
Flattening and creasing can be controlled independently. Quick recipe switching for different materials and thicknesses.
💪 Robust Build
0.8T pressing capacity and sturdy frame ensure consistency, reducing rework and scrap.
📈 Quality You Can Replicate
Key parameters can be saved and reused across lines and shifts to standardize finishing quality.
Applications
Ideal for hardcover case flattening and spine creasing, improving surface flatness and crease straightness.
- Hardcover case flattening and spine hot creasing
- Recipe-based process for easy SKU switching
- Stabilize downstream quality and reduce rework
- Works alongside casing-in, wrapping, and bubble pressing stations
Ready to standardize finishing and reduce rework?
Book a live demo and request a tailored quote. Expect measurable improvements within weeks.
Act now — replicate high-quality flattening and creasing on every line.
Email: sales@kylinmachines.com
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
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To help you master the installation and operation of your equipment, Kylin provides authorized training programmes led by surface preparation specialists.
- How to set up your machine and optimize performance levels for your process.
- Key trouble-shooting tips that keep your machine(s) in prime condition to minimize downtime, minimize maintenance, and prevent future problems.
- How to optimize performance levels to maintain consistent quality and minimize waste
- The latest legislation and how to keep the machine safe.
We offer three years machine quality warrantty, we want You to be satisfied with the work we do and our Machine,
Every time. We Guarantee to perform all good services to your complete satisfaction at the agreed upon price.
If at any time within 30 days after completion of the job you're not completely satisfied, we will Re-Clean all required areas to your satisfaction.
If you 're still not satisfied we will refund the money paid.
Help from technician is only a phone call away.
We offer free over the phone tech support to help you troubleshoot any issue you may be having.
If you require onsite help we are able to send our technicians to you! Whether it’s for training or support we can meet your needs.
Our experienced factory technicians are eager for you to get the most from your Kylin Machine.
We also offer to do regular maintenance to your machinery to make sure it stays in the best condition throughout the lifetime of the product.
This will help guarantee that your machines will work well for as long as possible.
Initially one of our experienced operators will try and help you resolve the problem over the telephone.
If that is not successful then we would send a field engineer out to site.
Our engineers carry the most common spare parts so that most problems can be repaired on site.
In the unlikely event that the machine could not be repaired on site, we would either arrange another on site visit if appropriate,
or take the machine in to our state of the art workshop where we can deal with all types of repairs and refurbishments
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What Client’s Say
Dear Jacob,
l am writing to thank you for the recent delivery of spare parts that we ordered
from your company.We have received the shipment in good condition and are pleased with the quality of the products you provided.26 Mar 2023
Boris BoguslavskiyCEO - Taropack
The machine is working now fine , beautiful … thank you so much and maybe if we need other kind of box making machines I will contact you
Nadine KodsyCEO - bassil bookbinding
Hi Jacob, thanks and i let you know…
Bit until now everythimg is perfect!Mit den besten Grüßen,
28 April 2023
Armin AkbarzadehCEO - X-PRESS Grafik & Druck GmbH
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John SmithCEO & Founder - SAP print
We have purchased case maker Ky-450 last year 2013, right now the machine is running very stable, we are going to order one more machine from Kylin.
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ALBERTO RINALDICEO & Founder - MEM company
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VIKAS TAWARCEO & Founder - Impack company
Good Morning JacobBusiness is going well!Your box corner taper has been running like a champion saving us time and money!!As we continue to grow we will definitely keep in touch and see if we can continue to our relationship with Kylin MachinesAll the best!!Jason
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