Automatic Stitcher Unit

Custom-built in the UK for seamless integration with collators, automatic infeed, and precision stitching.

UK-Made Collating Stitchers

Col-Tec’s new automatic stitcher unit is the only stitcher on the market with an automatic infeed that can be built into any format size. Its world-leading adaptability is engineered for precision, flexibility, and seamless integration.

Our automatic stitcher unit has been designed and built in the UK to deliver exceptional performance and reliability in print finishing environments. Capable of automatically stitching sets up to 10mm thick, this system combines high productivity with complete versatility – making it the ideal solution for a wide range of stitched products such as calendars, ticket books, cheque books, and pad books.

Key Features at a Glance

  • Automatic stitching up to 10mm sets
  • Fits any number of stitching heads
  • Custom-built to any format size
  • Automatic knock-up before stitching
  • Direct link to collating machines
  • Automatic infeed (or manual feed option)
  • Feeds into third-party finishing equipment

Designed and manufactured in the UK at our factory in New Milton, Hampshire. It is the latest in our range of finishing solutions, which include pad book lines, film packaging, delivery and stacking conveyors, stitch, fold, trim booklet makers, and soundproof pump hood covers.

Automatic Stitcher Result

High-Performance, Fully Automatic Stitching

The Automatic Stitcher Unit allows for continuous operation with automatic knock-up of sets before stitching, ensuring perfectly aligned, professional-quality results every time.
  • Automatic stitching of sets up to 10mm thick
  • Automatic knock-up function for precise alignment
  • Automatic infeed for seamless workflow integration or hand feeding
  • Direct connection to any Col-Tec collating machine
This unique system can also automatically feed into third-party finishing equipment, such as spine taping units, giving print manufacturers complete flexibility in their finishing lines.

Custom-Built to Any Format Size

Unlike any other stitcher on the market, the Col-Tec Automatic Stitcher Unit is entirely customisable.

Whether you require one or multiple stitching heads, or specific format dimensions, Col-Tec’s in-house engineering team in New Milton, Hampshire, can tailor the design to your exact production needs.

  • Any number of stitching heads available
  • Custom-built to any format size required
  • Integrates with existing collating systems
  • Made to order and built in the UK
Each unit is designed, manufactured, and tested in-house to meet Col-Tec’s exacting standards of quality and longevity.
Automatic Stitcher Inside
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Integrates Seamlessly with Collating and Finishing Systems

Built to complement Col-Tec’s world-leading horizontal collators, the stitcher unit can be directly linked to your existing line for a fully automated process – from collation to stitching and beyond.

Whether working as part of a larger print finishing line or as a stand-alone stitcher, the system delivers dependable speed, accuracy, and efficiency – reducing manual handling and maximising throughput.

Applications

The Automatic Stitcher Unit is suited to a wide range of industrial and commercial print applications, including:
  • Calendars
  • Ticket Books
  • Cheque Books
  • Pad Books
  • Multi-part stitched sets
From small print runs to continuous high-volume production, this adaptable unit delivers consistent, high-quality results across all sectors of the finishing industry.
Automatic Stitcher

Why Choose Col-Tec

For over 40 years, Col-Tec has been a world-leading manufacturer of horizontal collating machines and automated finishing solutions.

Our engineering expertise, custom-build capabilities, and UK-based manufacturing mean every system we deliver is built for performance, precision, and reliability.

When you invest in a Col-Tec stitcher, you’re investing in a solution that can grow with your production line – built to handle today’s demands and tomorrow’s innovations.

Get in Touch

Ready to discuss your next finishing solution? 

Our technical team can provide guidance, drawings, and specifications tailored to your production line.

Call us on +44 (0)1425 627755 or complete our online enquiry form and we will get in touch to understand your stitcher and collating needs.

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