• Challenge Titan 230 hydraulic paper cutter with 23" cutting width, digital control panel, and heavy-duty design on caster wheels.
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Challenge Titan 230 Paper Cutter

Challenge Titan 230 Paper Cutter

Item Number: CMC-230B
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Titan 230 — 23″ Programmable Hydraulic Paper Cutter

USA-built 23″ hydraulic cutter with programmable backgauge, electronic clamp pressure control (optional), and safety light-beam curtain. Choose Standard Control or TC Touch Control—same machine, shared specs and accessories.

Key Features

  • Fully hydraulic cutting and clamping; motor runs only during the cut cycle
  • Programmable backgauge control (99 channels, up to 9,801 stored cut positions)
  • TC Touch Control option with user-friendly, menu-driven interface
  • Electronic Clamp Pressure Control (programmable per cut w/ TC option)
  • Bright red LED cut-line light (maintenance-free)
  • Rugged cast-iron & steel construction; lockable heavy-duty casters
  • Large work surface fits 12″×18″ and A3 sheets at the mouth of the cutter
  • Made in the USA; low-maintenance UHMW wear surfaces and composite bushings

Safety Features

  • Conforms to CE and ANSI B65.3; UL/cUL listed
  • Two-hand timed, non-repeat cut buttons with knife safety latch
  • Cutting-area protection: light-beam safety curtain
  • Independent mechanical foot-pedal clamping (optional)
  • Fully enclosed rear table safety cover; optional ergo-touch buttons reduce fatigue

Specifications — General

Cutting Width 23″ / 584 mm
Clamp Opening 3-1/4″ / 83 mm (3.0″ / 76 mm with false clamp)
Clamping Force (min / max) 1,250 lb / 2,500 lb (563 / 1,125 daN)
Minimum Cut (w/out false clamp) 1/2″ / 13 mm
Minimum Cut (with false clamp) 1-7/8″ / 48 mm
Table — In Front of Knife 24-1/4″ / 616 mm
Table — Behind Knife 24″ / 610 mm

Specifications — Dimensions

Overall Width 50″ / 1,270 mm
Overall Length 66″ / 1,680 mm
Overall Height 53″ / 1,350 mm
Table Height 36″ / 914 mm
Side Tables (L×W) 16″ × 13-1/2″ / 406 × 343 mm (option)
Will Pass Through Opening 43″ / 1,090 mm (39-1/4″ with tables/guards removed)
Net / Shipping Weight (approx.) 1,000 lb / 1,250 lb (454 kg / 567 kg)

Specifications — Electrical

Motor / Power 1-3/4 HP, single-phase AC, 208/230 V, 60 Hz, 12 A (service size 15 A)
Receptacle NEMA 6-15R or 6-20R
Optional (50 Hz) 1-1/4 HP, 230 V, 50 Hz, 10 A (service size 15 A)

Options & Accessories

  • Knocked-down shipping (fits 33″ door)
  • Air table (factory option)
  • Ergo-Touch cut buttons (order with machine) or field install kit
  • Large side-table set 20″×18″ (factory or field install)
  • TC barcode reader (TC control)
  • Knives: inlaid HSS / inlaid carbon-alloy tool steel
  • False clamp plate; book-trimming false clamp plate
  • Magnetic clamp pads (2-pack, 3″×15″); plastic cutting sticks; book guides
  • Jogging aid; knife lifter assembly; spare parts kits

Applications

Commercial print, digital output, brochures & sell sheets, bound book blocks, labels & sheet division, thick media trimming for production environments.

Standard equipment: false clamp plate, (2) HSS knives, (3) cutting sticks, jogging aid, manual, tool kit, and knife-change safety holder. Specifications subject to change.

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