Baum 20-CFF
Mid-State Litho, an authorized Baumfolder dealer, sells and services the Baum 20-CFF continuous feed folder. A 7-inch touchscreen, 80 job memories, and 20.5 x 33 in sheets keep high-volume runs moving. Michigan service, quote on request.
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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.
Continuous feed vs pile feed vs tabletop
Match the feed type to your run length. A tabletop folder like the Baum 714XA AutoFold tabletop folder suits short and medium office and print-shop jobs. A pile-feed floor unit like the Baum 20 pile-feed folder handles higher volumes with periodic reloads. The continuous-feed 20-CFF keeps the feeder topped up during long, uninterrupted runs, which is what lettershops and signature work need. Choose on run length, stock range, and right-angle signature needs, then add the 8-page or 16-page station: see the Baum 20 Series 2nd station folder and the Baum 20 Series 16-page 3rd station folder.
About Baumfolder
Baumfolder builds tabletop and floor-model paper folders for commercial print and bindery work. Mid-State Litho carries the tabletop 714 line, including the 714XLT UltraFold and the 714XA AutoFold, and the floor-model 20 Series; browse more paper folders for the full line. The 20 Series runs pile-feed and continuous-feed configurations and accepts modular right-angle stations, so a shop can start with parallel folds and add signature capability as volume grows.
Why buy from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is an authorized Baumfolder dealer and has sold and serviced bindery and finishing equipment since 1984. Our factory-trained technicians cover Michigan and the Great Lakes region, so the crew that installs your 20-CFF is the crew that services it. We stock parts, sharpen knives in house, and can run your stock as a sample before you buy. Financing and leasing are available, and trade-ins on your current floor folder are welcome; we also carry used and trade-in equipment. Call for a freight quote or to schedule a demo, and see service and support for coverage details.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Baum 20-CFF?
It is a continuous feed floor folder with a 7-inch color touchscreen and the Baum iFold system (30 pre-programmed folds, 80 job memories) for high-volume commercial print, mail, and signature folding.
What sheet sizes and speed does it handle?
Maximum sheet 20.5 in x 33 in (52.1 x 83.9 cm), minimum 4 in x 6 in, at up to 8,200 inches per minute, with a 3 in pile stack height.
Can it fold signatures?
Yes. Optional 8-page and 16-page right-angle units expand it into a full signature folding line for perfect binding and saddle stitching.
What power does it need?
It runs on 220V/3-phase/60Hz or 380-415V/3-phase/50Hz. Confirm plant power before install.
How do I get a price?
This is a configured floor model sold by quote. Request a quote and Mid-State Litho will spec the feeder, right-angle units, and delivery for your run.
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