A machine for the continuous binding of books and booklets, includes clamps
mounted on a chain for the transport of groups of sheets to be bound along
various stations. Each clamp is provided with a manual opening mechanism.
A sheet levelling device includes two parallel horizontal plates joined by
connecting elements, the lower of which is permanently fixed to the
machine, while the upper of which supports a horizontal levelling table
provided with vibrators. Trimming millers are also provided. A glue
spreading unit with rollers and blades includes two complementary parts. A
first one of the parts is hinged to a structure of the machine, can be
rotated laterally and supports a second interchangeable one of the parts
that in turn supports a glue tank, the rollers and the blades.