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Challenge CMT 330 TC Three-Knife Book Trimmer

Challenge CMT 330 TC Three-Knife Book Trimmer

Item Number: CMT-330TCB
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Challenge CMT 330TC — True Three-Knife Book Trimmer

On-demand, barcode-driven trimming for photo books and perfect-bound work. 10.5″ TC touchscreen, automatic size detection, and hydraulic cutting up to 2″ thick.

Key Features

  • True three-knife trimming with hydraulic cutting — up to 2″ (51 mm) thick
  • 10.5″ color TC touchscreen with graphical book-path display
  • Integrated barcode reader for automated set-ups and job changes
  • Automatic book size detection; tool-less changeovers in ~5–6 seconds
  • Trims landscape books up to 12″ × 12″ — ideal for photo books
  • Near-line, in-line, or simultaneous in-line/near-line configurations
  • Precision knife depth control and automated preset finish cut mode for thick books or chip-out reduction

Safety

  • UL Listed (US & Canada) and CE
  • Light-beam safety curtain and interlocked guards
  • Graphical diagnostics of sensor locations

Specifications — Book Sizes & Performance

Starting Size (max) 13″ × 13″ (330 × 330 mm)
Starting Size (min) — Near-line single 7″ × 5″ (178 × 127 mm)
Starting Size (min) — Near-line multi 7″ × 8″ (178 × 203 mm)
Starting Size (min) — In-line single 7″ × 8″ (178 × 203 mm)
Starting Size (min) — In-line multi 7″ × 9″ (178 × 229 mm)
Finished Size (max) 12.1″ × 12.9″ (307 × 328 mm)
Finished Size (min) 5.82″ × 3.94″ (148 × 100 mm)
Max Book Thickness 2″ (51 mm)
Minimum Trim — all sides 0.100″ (2.5 mm)
Top Trim (max) 6″ (152 mm)
Throughput Up to 700 books/hour (multi-book mode)
Memory 99 book jobs

Utilities — Electrical & Air

Electrical (Option 1) 60 Hz, 3-Phase, 208/230 V, 20 A (service size 30 A)
Electrical (Option 2) 50 Hz, 3-Phase, 380/415 V, 16.5 A (service size 20 A)
Electrical (Option 3) 50 Hz, 3-Phase, 200–208 V, 20 A (service size 30 A)
Compressed Air 80–90 PSI (550–620 kPa), dry, non-lubricated; 9 CFM @ 90 PSI
Air Quality Requirement ISO 8573.1 Class 2.4.2 (≤1 µm solids, pressure dew point <38°F @ 100 psig, oil <0.08 ppm)

Note: Use of dry, non-lubricated air meeting the above spec is required to maintain warranty coverage.

Feeding & Delivery (choose one of each)

  • Near-line Feed: Long hand-feed conveyor (landscape) or Book Pile Feeder (landscape)
  • In-line Feed: Infeed conveyor & cooling tower; optional binder transfer conveyor (72″)
  • Simultaneous In-line/Near-line: Infeed conveyor & cooling tower plus Book Pile Feeder; optional binder transfer conveyor
  • Delivery: Exit conveyor, Vertical stacker, or Short exit ramp

Applications

📚 Photo books & premium albums, 📖 perfect-bound books, 🗂️ manuals & catalogs, 🏷️ on-demand and short-run finishing lines.

Benefits

  • Rapid, repeatable set-ups driven by barcode and automatic size detection
  • High accuracy with precision knife depth control and finish-cut modes
  • Supports multiple production layouts (near-line, in-line, or both)
  • Purpose-built for modern photo book and short-run workflows

Standard equipment: (2) cut plates, (1) cut stick, (1) cut stick puller, (1) knife lifter, (2) sets of high-speed steel knives, tool kit. Specifications subject to change.

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