CONVERTIBLE SOLUTIONS
Kevin C.
Ruth Kelly Studios
How can I make my own hard covers on demand?
Convertible Solutions has an established partnership with RealBooks Plus, a provider of affordable, short-run casemaking solutions. Let them know we referred you and receive a 10% discount on your first order of casemaking supplies, excluding shipping. Supplies must be ordered … read more
TRU-Flat® is the trade-mark for the patent pending technology developed by Convertible Solutions used in the production of Mohawk Fine Papers’ line of Panoramic products. read more
Is there a maximum number of sheets I can have in book?
There isn’t a limit due to the paper, but as a practical matter we recommend hard-cased book sizes of 30 sheets or less. Books larger than 30 sheets become difficult to press/seal, difficult to handle, and ultimately difficult to enjoy … read more
How is Panoramic better than the competition?
Low cost startup. Multiple paper stocks to choose from. No cumbersome liner papers to throw away during production. Pages really lay flat. No gutter, no gap, no left to right registration issues. No cross-over color shifting issues. Ability to reposition … read more
How do I lay out the graphics?
This is the simplest change to make for graphic artists and the benefits are huge. Every sheet of Panoramic paper represents a traditional 2-page spread. Simply lay graphics out from left to right using the entire print area of the … read more
How can I create a softcover or self-wrap cover for my publication?
Self-wrap is an easy, cost effective, and very popular method to cover books, brochures and proposals. Simply print your cover graphic on a sheet of Panoramic paper. Fold with the glue side in and wrap the printed sheet around your … read more
Where can I get hardcovers for my books?
Convertible Solutions has an alliance with Houchen Bindery specifically for the benefit of Panoramic customers. www.bindsource.com Houchen Bindery offers all the necessary cover sizes in many materials and colors at very attractive prices. You may custom order an individual cover, … read more
What if my paper representative doesn’t sell Panoramic papers?
Panoramic papers can be purchased anywhere Mohawk Fine Papers are sold. If you’re having trouble finding a representative in your area, please contact us at 866.832.0217 M-F 8:00-4:30 CST and we will be glad to help you find a distribution … read more
Will Panoramic papers run on my digital press?
Panoramic papers have been certified to run on HP Indigo and Kodak NexPress digital presses, and we have customers who are successfully running Panoramic papers on many other digital printing devices. Contact us today and ask to speak to one … read more
What sizes of books can I make with standard Panoramic sheets?
Panoramic papers support multiple popular book block sizes. Templates illustrating supported sizes are available for both the U.S. version and the E.U. version.
Panoramic papers are currently offered on multiple acid free papers from Mohawk Fine Papers and we are always expanding the offerings. Currently you can purchase Panoramic in Loop Silk Coated White i-Tone, Options Smooth 100% PC White i-Tone, 50/10 Gloss … read more
What’s the difference between sheets & pages?
One SHEET of Panoramic paper spreads from the far left side of the open book to the far right side of the open book. There is no gutter or binding in the spine area. We refer to this entire spread … read more
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is probably worth ten-thousand. Please visit our popular 3 minute Panoramic Papers video at http://www.youtube.com/user/ConvertibleSolutions#p/u/0/T0n7UxIqms0 for a great overview.
Do I need to score the sheet before folding?
Mohawk Fine Papers strongly encourages the use of a scoring device prior to folding, and this is certainly the case with heavier paper stocks and paper stocks with polymer coatings. We do, however, have customers successfully building quality books with … read more
Do I need to apply glue to the Panoramic sheets?
All necessary glues are already a part of the pre-converted Panoramic paper and are activated with pressure. Nothing needs to be added.
Is heat used to seal the sheets?
Heat is not required at any stage of producing Panoramic books. Some cover crimping devices use heat to create the aesthetically pleasing crease at the bind of the book. These creasers can be used with our products, but heat is … read more
What does the Roller-Tacker do?
The Roller-Tacker uses two motor-driven pressure rollers to apply a consistent seam or crease on the fold of the pages (it does not apply any adhesive as is frequently asked) and it serves as a jig to assist in the … read more
Do I have to buy all of the equipment?
If you are already in the book binding business you may already have a suitable device for crimping hardbound covers (cases) to the book block. This seems to be the most common item. We have also found a number of … read more
Do I have to buy the equipment from Convertible Solutions?
Equipment sets can also be purchased in the U.S. from your local Mohawk Fine Papers or Xpedx representatives. Equipment sets for our European customers can be purchased from our Convertible Solutions office in Stuttgart, Germany.
Do I need special equipment to make Panoramic books?
A few basic pieces of binding equipment are required to build books with Panoramic products and they can be purchased in a complete set or as individual pieces.
