--- title: Bindery Success Blog by Technifold USA | Perfect Binding description: Perfect Binding | --- [![Technifold USA Logo](https://www.technifoldusa.com/hs-fs/file-2546772754-png/logos/logo-technifold-usa-600px.png?width=291&height=111&name=logo-technifold-usa-600px.png "Technifold USA Logo")](https://www.technifoldusa.com) [BINDERY SUCCESS BLOG](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog) [![CONTACT US](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/75733/a69577ff-e2af-4bda-a591-b059f069ae92.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/75733/a69577ff-e2af-4bda-a591-b059f069ae92) # Welcome to our **Award Winning Bindery Success Blog**! [![](https://www.technifoldusa.com/hs-fs/file-15506253-jpg/images/rubbersucker-2-views200.jpg) ](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/81318/tips-for-feeding-thin-signatures-on-saddle-stitchers-and-gatherers) ## [Tips for Feeding Thin Signatures on Saddle Stitchers and Gatherers](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/81318/tips-for-feeding-thin-signatures-on-saddle-stitchers-and-gatherers) [fa icon="calendar'] Fri, Sep 28, 2018 / by [Technifold USA](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/author/technifold-usa) posted in [Bindery How-To Tips](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/bindery-how-to-tips), [Saddle Stitchers](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/saddle-stitchers), [Perfect Binding](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/perfect-binding) [[fa icon="comment"] 4 Comments](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/81318/tips-for-feeding-thin-signatures-on-saddle-stitchers-and-gatherers#comments-listing) When running thin 4-page signatures on a saddle stitcher inserter pocket or in a gatherer, it can be difficult to control the vacuum so as not to pull double signatures, typically on light, uncoated book stocks. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/81318/tips-for-feeding-thin-signatures-on-saddle-stitchers-and-gatherers) [![](https://www.technifoldusa.com/hubfs/images/images-for-blog/how-to-clean-a-perfect-binder-glue-pot.jpg) ](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/how-to-clean-a-perfect-binder-glue-pot-without-the-mess) ## [How to Clean a Perfect Binder Glue Pot Without the Mess](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/how-to-clean-a-perfect-binder-glue-pot-without-the-mess) [fa icon="calendar'] Thu, Mar 24, 2016 / by [Andre Palko](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/author/andre-palko) posted in [Bindery How-To Tips](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/bindery-how-to-tips), [Perfect Binding](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/perfect-binding), [Muller](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/muller) [[fa icon="comment"] 0 Comments](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/how-to-clean-a-perfect-binder-glue-pot-without-the-mess#comments-listing) One universal truth about producing perfect bound books is that hot glue should be handled with extreme caution. Reaching temperatures of 350-400 degrees, it will burn your skin on contact. It’s messy too, which makes it challenging to change a glue pot neatly and safely. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/how-to-clean-a-perfect-binder-glue-pot-without-the-mess) [![](https://www.technifoldusa.com/hs-fs/file-324657777-png/images/spine-trim-book-diagram225.png) ](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/95463/An-Unusual-Trimming-Tip-for-Perfect-Bound-Books) ## [An Unusual Trimming Tip for Perfect Bound Books](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/95463/An-Unusual-Trimming-Tip-for-Perfect-Bound-Books) [fa icon="calendar'] Fri, Sep 27, 2013 / by [Andre Palko](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/author/andre-palko) posted in [Bindery How-To Tips](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/bindery-how-to-tips), [Perfect Binding](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/perfect-binding) [[fa icon="comment"] 0 Comments](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/95463/An-Unusual-Trimming-Tip-for-Perfect-Bound-Books#comments-listing) **Although this tip might raise more questions than it answers, the real value lies in the fact that it reinforces creative thinking in the face of an unusual bindery problem.** So while we might never be faced with this exact problem, it could inspire a solution for whatever post-press problem you’re facing today. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/95463/An-Unusual-Trimming-Tip-for-Perfect-Bound-Books) [![](https://www.technifoldusa.com/hs-fs/file-15510957-jpg/images/spines_rounded200.jpg) ](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/77473/Solving-Post-Press-Problems-with-an-Attitude-Adjustment) ## [Solving Post-Press Problems with an Attitude Adjustment](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/77473/Solving-Post-Press-Problems-with-an-Attitude-Adjustment) [fa icon="calendar'] Fri, Apr 27, 2012 / by [Andre Palko](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/author/andre-palko) posted in [Bindery How-To Tips](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/bindery-how-to-tips), [Bindery Business Tips](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/bindery-business-tips), [Printing Business](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/printing-business), [Perfect Binding](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/perfect-binding) [[fa icon="comment"] 1 Comment](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/77473/Solving-Post-Press-Problems-with-an-Attitude-Adjustment#comments-listing) **Troubleshooting bindery problems can be frustrating, with dozens of variables often leading us in the wrong direction.** As we gain experience the process is simplified because we learn to quickly narrow down the field of possible causes to a handful of critical items. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/77473/Solving-Post-Press-Problems-with-an-Attitude-Adjustment) [![](https://www.technifoldusa.com/hs-fs/file-15515982-jpg/images/uv-cover-brush225.jpg) ](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/73987/Removing-UV-Coating-to-Aid-Perfect-Binding-Operations) ## [Removing UV Coating to Aid Perfect Binding Operations](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/73987/Removing-UV-Coating-to-Aid-Perfect-Binding-Operations) [fa icon="calendar'] Fri, Jan 20, 2012 / by [Andre Palko](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/author/andre-palko) posted in [Bindery How-To Tips](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/bindery-how-to-tips), [Folding Machines](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/folding-machines), [Perfect Binding](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/perfect-binding) [[fa icon="comment"] 3 Comments](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/73987/Removing-UV-Coating-to-Aid-Perfect-Binding-Operations#comments-listing) When I was a bindery department supervisor, I’d occasionally hear this at our production meetings, *“Don’t worry, Andre will fix it."* **'It'** could be any number of errors, large or small…a job backed up incorrectly, shortages, poor register, inks that didn’t dry, lack of production time or an incorrect imposition. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/73987/Removing-UV-Coating-to-Aid-Perfect-Binding-Operations) [![](https://www.technifoldusa.com/hs-fs/file-15469729-jpg/images/book-turn-rb5-200.jpg) ](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/73395/Rotate-Signatures-on-Your-Gatherer-a-Perfect-Binding-Tip) ## [Rotate Signatures on Your Gatherer: a Perfect Binding Tip](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/73395/Rotate-Signatures-on-Your-Gatherer-a-Perfect-Binding-Tip) [fa icon="calendar'] Fri, Jan 06, 2012 / by [Andre Palko](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/author/andre-palko) posted in [Bindery How-To Tips](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/bindery-how-to-tips), [Perfect Binding](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/topic/perfect-binding) [[fa icon="comment"] 1 Comment](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/73395/Rotate-Signatures-on-Your-Gatherer-a-Perfect-Binding-Tip#comments-listing) Even if you *never* get near any perfect binding equipment, take a minute to watch this short video. **For those of us involved in bindery work in any way, it contains a simple, relevant lesson.** [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/bid/73395/Rotate-Signatures-on-Your-Gatherer-a-Perfect-Binding-Tip) [All posts](https://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog/all) ### Get Bindery Success Tips from Our Blog via Email - 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