Baum 20-CFF
Efficiently fold with the Baum 20-CFF Continuous Feed Folder. Touch screen control, variable batch functions, and innovative features for enhanced productivity.
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Baum 20-CFF Continuous Feed Folder
High-performance continuous feed folder with advanced automation and diagnostics for high-volume commercial print, mail, and signature folding applications.
The Baum 20-CFF Continuous Feed Folder is engineered for precision, speed, and reliability in demanding production environments. A 7" color touchscreen, Baum iFold tutorial system, and paperless roller gapsets streamline setup and operation, while robust slitter shafts, combination folding rollers, and a mobile delivery stacker maintain consistent quality across a wide range of stocks. Optional 8-page and 16-page right-angle units expand the system into a complete signature folding line.
Key Features
- 7" color touchscreen control panel with pictographs for fast setup, job monitoring, and adjustments
- Baum iFold tutorial system with 30 pre-programmed folds, 80 job memories, and on-screen guidance for setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- BaumQuick paperless roller gapsets for tool-free folding roller pressure adjustments—no paper strips required
- Extended mobile delivery stacker with longer collection length, generous capacity, and rugged casters for easy mobility
- Built-in batch counter with variable batch settings for postal work and segmented production runs
- Micro-adjustment fold plates with macro/micro controls, inch/metric scale belts, and numeric readouts for precise fold positioning
- Dual front blow bar system for enhanced sheet separation and stable feeding across coated and uncoated stocks
- 1-1/8" removable heavy-duty slitter shafts for fast changeovers and durable in-line perforating and scoring setups
- Combination folding rollers (steel/urethane) for crisp, accurate folds on a wide range of paper weights
- Quiet, positive helical-gear drive for smooth, low-noise operation at production speeds
- Optical lead-edge sensor for non-contact sheet detection and consistent registration
- Low-profile ergonomic feed table to reduce operator fatigue and simplify loading
- Total counter and diagnostics with total sheets, resettable job counts, lifetime sheet counts, run-hour tracking, and on-screen diagnostic messages
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum sheet size | 20.5" × 33" (52.1 × 83.9 cm) |
| Minimum sheet size | 4" × 6" (10.2 × 15.2 cm) |
| Standard fold rolls | 1-7/8" diameter (48 mm) |
| Fold plates | 3 per section |
| Slitter shaft diameter | 1-1/8" removable heavy-duty shafts |
| Maximum folder speed | 8,200 inches per minute (208.3 m/min) |
| Pile stack height | 3" (7.6 cm) |
| Electrical options | 220 V / 3-phase / 60 Hz or 380–415 V / 3-phase / 50 Hz |
Applications
- Commercial printing: brochures, flyers, sell sheets, and folded marketing collateral
- Direct mail processing: self-mailers, inserts, and folded components for lettershops
- Signatures and booklets: multi-panel signatures for perfect binding and saddle stitching
- Financial, legal, and administrative documents requiring consistent, repeatable folds
Available Options
- High-capacity sheet feeder for extended, uninterrupted production runs
- 8-page right-angle unit for compact signatures and additional fold sequences
- 16-page right-angle unit for complex, multi-fold signatures and higher page counts
- Perforation and scoring attachments for in-line finishing
- Extended delivery and stack height configurations for longer runs
- Additional memory upgrade for expanded job storage and faster recall
Benefits
- Boosts throughput on demanding folding jobs while maintaining high, repeatable quality
- Reduces setup time with stored jobs, on-screen tutorials, and intuitive controls
- Minimizes waste through precise sheet control, accurate registration, and diagnostics
- Scales with growing workloads using modular right-angle units and configurable options
- Improves operator comfort and confidence with ergonomic design and clear status feedback
Note: Actual performance depends on stock, grain direction, ink coverage, and upstream print conditions.
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