Alpha-Doc MK4 Automatic Punching Machine
James Burn Alpha-Doc MK4 automatic punch for high-volume binding lines. Delivery, install, training and service from Mid-State Litho.
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The James Burn Alpha-Doc MK4 is a fully automatic punching machine built for shops that punch high volumes of covers, tabs and calendars for binding. As an authorized James Burn International dealer, Mid-State Litho supplies the Alpha-Doc MK4 for medium-to-large finishing operations, where motorized size adjustment and a touchscreen interface keep format changes quick. We deliver, install, train and service every machine.
Product Overview
The James Burn Alpha-Doc MK4 is a high-speed, fully automatic punching system engineered for maximum productivity and versatility. Designed for medium to large volume environments, the Alpha-Doc MK4 can punch up to 65 reams per hour while maintaining exceptional accuracy across a wide range of materials - including covers, index tabs, and wall calendars with thumbcuts. Its motorized size adjustments and conversational touch-screen interface make format changes fast and precise, minimizing setup time and operator intervention.
Key Features
🔷 High Productivity: Operates at up to 90 cycles per minute with large high-pile feeder and reception trays (6 reams each), enabling continuous production without constant supervision.
🔷 Versatile Operation: Handles paper stocks from 70 to 300 gsm, including covers, tabs, and calendars with thumbcut capability.
🔷 Quick Setup: Format and speed changes are fully motorized and managed through an intuitive touch-screen control panel, allowing size changeovers in under two minutes.
🔷 Durable Die System: Utilizes Lhermite® original hardened steel dies with retractable pins for clean, precise punching; die changes take less than five minutes.
🔷 Operator-Friendly: Compact, easy to use, and designed for fast training and minimal downtime.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum Sheet Size | 350 (p) x 330 mm (14” x 13”) |
| Minimum Standard Sheet Size | 138 (p) x 138 mm (5.4” x 5.4”) |
| Minimum (Optional) Sheet Size | 105 (p) x 138 mm (4.1” x 5.4”) |
| Punching Speed | 70, 80, or 90 cycles per minute |
| Paper Thickness | Adjustable from 0.5 mm to 1 mm |
| Paper Weight Range | 70 gsm to 300 gsm |
| Voltage | 220-240V / 50Hz or 110V / 60Hz |
| Machine Dimensions (L x D x H) | 1850 x 710 x 1240 mm |
| Shipping Weight | 476 kg |
Applications
📘 Binding and punching for reports, manuals, and presentations
📅 Wall calendar production with thumbcut punching
📄 High-volume office and commercial print finishing
📚 Index tab punching for document binding
Available Options
📌 Mini sheet punching format (105 x 138 mm)
📌 Lhermite® hardened steel die sets with retractable pins
📌 Optional tools for thumbcut and custom punch patterns
Benefits
• Dramatically reduces manual punching labor
• Enables rapid job changeovers with minimal waste
• Increases throughput and workflow consistency
• Reliable operation for continuous high-volume environments
Where the Alpha-Doc MK4 fits
The Alpha-Doc MK4 is a high-volume automatic punch, rated up to 65 reams per hour and 90 cycles per minute on stocks from 70 to 300 gsm, with high-pile feeder and reception trays for near-continuous running. It suits shops that have outgrown manual or modular tabletop punches and need automated throughput with fast die changes. If your volumes are lower, a modular punch such as the Akiles FlexiPunch-E may be a better starting point. Choose the Alpha-Doc MK4 for production punching.
About James Burn International
James Burn International is a long-standing manufacturer of punching and binding equipment for the commercial print and finishing trade. Mid-State Litho is an authorized US dealer and sells, installs and services the James Burn line, including the Alpha-Doc automatic punching range.
Why buy your Alpha-Doc MK4 from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is a second-generation, family-run print-finishing dealer based in Michigan and serving the Great Lakes region since 1984. Every machine we sell is backed by the same promise: we deliver it, install it, train your operators, and service it for the life of the equipment. Equipment orders ship by freight with lift-gate delivery, and our team is a phone call away for supplies, parts, and support after the sale.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Alpha-Doc MK4 do?
The Alpha-Doc MK4 is a fully automatic punching machine for binding lines, punching covers, index tabs and calendars with thumbcuts at production speeds.
How fast is it?
It punches up to 65 reams per hour at 70, 80 or 90 cycles per minute, on paper stocks from 70 to 300 gsm.
How quick are changeovers?
Format and speed changes are motorized through the touchscreen and can be made in under two minutes, with die changes in under five minutes.
Is installation and training included?
Yes. Mid-State Litho delivers, installs and trains your operators on the Alpha-Doc MK4 as part of the sale.
Can Mid-State Litho supply dies and service?
Yes. As an authorized James Burn International dealer we provide dies, parts and ongoing service.
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