James Burn International
Alpha-Doc MK4 Automatic Punching Machine
Alpha-Doc MK4 Automatic Punching 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
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