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Challenge CMT 130 TC Book Trimmer

Challenge CMT 130 TC Book Trimmer

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Challenge CMT 130TC Book Trimmer Product Details

Constructed with a sturdy steel and cast-iron design, the CMT 130 TC Book Trimmer guarantees long-lasting, hassle-free performance. Its hydraulic clamping and cutting action allows for cutting books up to 2" (50.8mm) thick with ease. Featuring UHMW gib surfaces, composite bushings, and stepper motor technology, maintenance is virtually non-existent. With its unique modularity, the CMT 130 TC Book Trimmer offers endless potential for growth in your organization. It can also be configured as a hand-feed trimmer for cost-effective book finishing. The high-capacity feeder can hold up to 35.5" / 90 cm of books and automatically feeds them into the trimmer for uninterrupted operation.

Book Feeding and Delivery Options

The CMT 130 TC Book Trimmer features a vertical stacker that can hold up to 24" / 61 cm of books for efficient delivery. By pairing this with a near-line trimming solution, perfect binder operators can now easily feed and collect product from the CMT 130 TC. For in-line trimming, simply add an in-feed conveyor and cooling tower to the system and the trimmer can receive books directly from the perfect binder or book pile feeder. This highly versatile system can meet all your book trimming needs, with its user-friendly 10.5" color touch screen controller and automatic size detection. In as little as 10 seconds, the size can be adjusted without any tools needed, while its barcode reading capability ensures efficient automation between book jobs. With its unmatched capabilities, the CMT 130 TC Book Trimmer stands out among other book trimming systems on the market.

Challenge CMT 130TC Book Trimmer Features

  • Trim up to 2” / 50.8 mm thick perfect-bound books
  • 10.5” Color Touch screen controller with graphical display of the system with live book location
  • Fully-automated size change in under 10 seconds with no tools required
  • Modular design – can be configured off-line, near-line, or in-line at any time Integrated bar code reader automates size changes between jobs
  • Process up to 200 books per hour – single book mode
  • Process up to 500 books per hour – optional multiple-book mode
  • Covered under United States Patent Numbers: 5,694,823 and 6,799,497
  • Manufactured in Michigan - USA

CMT 130TC Book Trimmer Specifications

Starting Book Size Maximum (spine length x book width) 13" x 9.5" / 330 mm x 241 mm
Starting Book Size Minimum (spine length x book width) 5.82" x 4" / 148 mm x 102 mm
Maximum Book Thickness 2" / 51 mm
Minimum Trim - All Sides .100" (2.5 mm)
Maximum Trim - Face 5.5" / 140 mm
Throughput (Multi Book) Up to 500 books per hour
Throughput (Single Book) Up to 200 books per hour
Memory 99 Book Jobs
Set-up Time for Book Size Change < 10 Seconds

 

CMT 130TC Book Trimmer Dimensions

Overall Height 62" / 157 cm
Overall Width (base machine only) 52" / 132 cm
Overall Length (base machine only) 57" / 145 cm
Net Weight (base machine only, approximate) 1,500 lbs / 680 kg
Shipping Weight (approximate) 1,800 lbs / 816 kg

 

CMT 130TC Book Trimmer Electrical

Power option 1 60 Hz, AC, 3 Phase 208/230 Volts, 20 Amps(service size 30 Amps)
Power option 2 50 Hz, AC, 3 Phase 380/415 Volts, 16.5 Amps(service size 20 Amps)
Power option 3 50 Hz, AC, 3 Phase 200-208 Volts, 20 Amps(service size 30 Amps)


CMT 130TC Book Trimmer Compressed Air Information

Air requirement 90 PSI (620 kPa) / 6 BAR, regulated, dry, non-lubricated compressed air
Air Minimum 5 CFM at 90 PSI (141 LPM at 620 kPa)
Air quality standard requirement ISO 8573.1 Class 2.4.2 (solids < 1 micron, pressure dew point < 38°F @100psig, oil content < 0.08 ppm
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT WARRANTY Failure to use dry, non-lubricated compressed air that meets or exceeds the above requirements may cause damage to the machine and will result in THE WARRANTY BEING VOIDED.

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