BAUM 20 ICF-3 Independent Continuous Feed
Seamless, high-speed sheet feeding with the BAUM 20 ICF-3. Precision alignment, batch counting, and intuitive controls for commercial print and direct mail.
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Details & specifications
The BAUM 20 ICF-3 Independent Continuous Feed is a precision feeder for non-stop, continuous sheet feeding into finishing equipment. Automation, batch control, and accurate registration keep it running in high-volume commercial printing, direct mail, and finishing work. It is built for fixed-position installation and integrates with the downstream equipment it feeds.
Key features
- BAUM iFold tutorial standard, with interactive training, job creation, and setup guidance covering 30 pre-programmed folds and 80 job memories.
- Built-in batch counter with variable batch, so runs stop or delay at a set quantity.
- 7-inch color touch screen control panel with pictographs for machine operation and monitoring.
- Built-in total counter that tracks total sheets, job-specific counts, and lifetime production.
- Diagnostic message display with real-time system alerts for troubleshooting and less downtime.
- AC inverter drive with variable speed control for feeding accuracy across different materials.
- Dual front blow bars that separate and float sheets, which cuts misfeeds.
- Double sheet detector with feeder stop, which halts the feeder and alerts the operator on a multi-feed.
- Registration table with sheet guide for consistent sheet alignment.
- Optical lead edge sensor for accurate sheet detection.
- One-sheet test mode for fine-tuning settings before full production.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Max Sheet Size | 20.5" W x 33" L (52.07 cm x 84 cm) |
| Min Sheet Size | 4" W x 6" L (10.16 cm x 15.24 cm) |
| Speed Range | 0 to 8,200 inches per minute (203 m/min) |
| Electrical Options | 220V 1-Phase / 3-Phase, 50Hz / 60Hz, 380-415V 3-Phase |
| Metric/Inch Scales | Standard |
Optional enhancements
- High-capacity pile loading for longer, uninterrupted runs
- Custom exit conveyor configurations to suit the finishing machine downstream
- Advanced job memory storage for frequently used settings
- Enhanced air-blower systems for sheet separation on difficult substrates
Applications
- Commercial printing, where it feeds high-volume work sheet by sheet
- Direct mail, at speed and on register
- Manuals and catalogs, across varied sheet sizes
- Brochures and pamphlets, folded or flat
- Forms cutters and bursters, feeding cutting and perforation systems
Call 1-800-343-4231 to match the 20 ICF-3 to the equipment it will feed.
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