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Challenge CMT-130TC Single-Knife Book Trimmer

Authorized Challenge Machinery dealer for the CMT-130TC single-knife hydraulic book trimmer. Michigan sales, service, and factory-trained techs.

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We will quote equipment price, freight to your ZIP, and any install or service needs.

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Parcel shippingShips by ground carrier.
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Financing availableLease & purchase options.
Factory-trained install & serviceWe deliver, install & support.
TypeThree-Side Trimmer
Cut width12.9" x 12.9" (Book Trim Size)
OperationHydraulic
Power208-230V Three-Phase

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Details & specifications

Challenge CMT 130 TC single-knife book trimmer. Desktop single-knife book trimmer for short-run booklet and book face trims.

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Overview

The CMT 130 TC is Challenge's single-knife book trimmer for in-plants and short-run shops that need clean face trims without a full three-knife system. Operators handle one face of the book block at a time on short runs and specialty work.

Step up to the CMT 330 TC when you need head/foot/face in one pass, or to Horizon HT trimmers for higher production.

Challenge CMT-130TC Single-Knife Book Trimmer The Challenge CMT-130TC is a single-knife hydraulic book trimmer for binderies and print shops that need a clean face trim on perfect-bound and saddle-stitched books without

Its hydraulic clamp and automated cycle deliver consistent, square trims at production pace, and it slots in where a three-knife trimmer is more machine than the work requires.

Challenge Machinery builds this equipment in Norton Shores, Michigan. Mid-State Litho is the authorized Michigan dealer (about 30 years).

Key features

  • Single-knife book face trimming
  • Desktop / short-run footprint
  • Suits demand-print booklets and specialty trims
  • Challenge consumables and service through MSL

Specifications

Starting Book Size (max) 13″ × 9.5″ (330 × 241 mm)
Starting Book Size (min) 5.82″ × 4″ (148 × 102 mm)
Max Book Thickness 2″ (51 mm)
Minimum Trim (all sides) 0.100″ (2.5 mm)
Maximum Face Trim 5.5″ (140 mm)
Throughput - Single / Multi Up to 200 / 500 books per hour
Job Memory 99 book jobs

Specs can vary by configuration and options. Confirm against the factory sheet for the serial and options you order.

Why buy from Mid-State Litho

Mid-State Litho is an authorized Challenge Machinery dealer for about 30 years. Challenge is based in Norton Shores, Michigan, about two hours from our Grand Blanc showroom and service depot. We stock knives, sticks, drill bits, and wear parts; install and train on site; and service equipment across Michigan and the Great Lakes. Call 1-800-343-4231 or request a quote. Browse Challenge Machinery.

Related: CMT 330 TC · book trimming · Challenge Machinery.

Call 1-800-343-4231 to size this for your stock and volume.

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Every machine, fully supported

We deliver it, install it, train your team and keep it running.

This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.

Install & train

On-site setup and operator training included.

Same / next-day service

Fast response across the Great Lakes.

Precision machining

Replacement parts fabricated in-house.

Financing

Lease and purchase options available.