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Champion 305 TC Paper Cutter

Champion 305 TC Paper Cutter

Item Number: CMC-237C
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Champion 305 TC — 30.5″ Programmable Hydraulic Paper Cutter

USA-built, production-grade 30.5″ cutter with Touch Control programming, hydraulic clamping & cutting, stainless table option, and industry-leading safety.

Key Features

  • User-friendly 10.5″ Touch Control with job memory, graphics, repeat/loop, label cutting & sheet division
  • Hydraulic cutting and clamping with electronic, per-cut clamp pressure control
  • 30.5″ cutting width • 4″ clamp opening • 1,414–5,000 lb clamp force
  • Backgauge: powered, with micro-adjust and on-screen positioning
  • LED cut-line indicator, power foot-pedal pre-clamp, optional barcode program loading
  • Rugged cast-iron & steel construction; UHMW adjustable knife-bar gibs
  • Standard side tables 18″×24″ (optional 24″×36″, with or without air)
  • Made in the USA

Safety Features

  • UL/cUL listed; conforms to CE and ANSI B65.3 safety specifications
  • Light-beam safety curtain; two-hand timed, non-repeat cut buttons
  • Mechanical knife safety latch; enclosed rear table cover; push-out function
  • Soft pre-clamping via foot pedal; optional Ergo-Touch cut buttons reduce operator fatigue

Specifications — General

Cutting Width 30-1/2″ / 775 mm
Clamp Opening (w/out / with false clamp) 4″ / 102 mm · 3-3/4″ / 95 mm
Minimum Cut (w/out / with false clamp) 3/4″ / 19 mm · 1-7/8″ / 48 mm
Maximum Cut Depth 30-1/2″ / 775 mm
Clamping Force (min / max) ≈1,414 lb / 5,000 lb (628 / 2,200 daN)
Backgauge Control Powered (Touch Control)
Table — In Front / Behind Knife 25″ / 635 mm · 30-1/2″ / 775 mm

Specifications — Dimensions

Table Height 36-1/2″ / 927 mm
Overall Height 58-1/2″ / 1,490 mm
Overall Width (w/ side tables) 78-1/2″ / 2,000 mm
Overall Width (w/out side tables) 51″ / 1,300 mm
Overall Length 71″ / 1,804 mm
Door Pass-Through (assembled / table+treadle out / +power unit out) 51″ / 1,300 mm · 42″ / 1,060 mm · 29″ / 740 mm
Net / Shipping Weight (approx.) 2,360 lb / 2,500 lb (1,070 kg / 1,134 kg)

Specifications — Electrical

Standard Motor 5 HP, 208/230 V, 60 Hz, 3-Phase, 25 A (service size 40 A)
Optional Motors 460 V, 60 Hz, 3-Phase, ≈11.5 A (service size 20 A) • 380/415 V, 50 Hz, 3-Phase, 10 A (service size 20 A)

Options & Accessories

  • Barcode reader & software for instant program loading
  • Air table on main bed
  • Knocked-down shipping (fits 60″ door)
  • Ergo-Touch cut buttons (order with machine) or field-install kit
  • Large side tables 24″×36″ (with or without air; factory or field install)
  • Rotary phase converter kit (single-phase supply to 3-phase)
  • Knives (inlaid HSS / inlaid carbon alloy steel); plastic cutting sticks; book guides
  • Magnetic clamp pads; paper deflector; jogging aid; waste wagon; knife lifter
  • False clamp plate (standard or book-trimming); Shell 46 hydraulic oil (5-gal); spare parts kit

Applications

Commercial print runs, book & manual trimming, label & sheet division, packaging prep, digital output finishing.

Benefits

  • Fast, repeatable setups with onboard programming and per-cut clamp control
  • Operator confidence and safety with light curtain and dual-button cut
  • Heavy-duty build for long service life with minimal maintenance
  • Large-format capacity in a footprint that fits standard shop doors

Standard equipment: false clamp plate, (2) inlaid HSS knives, (4) cutting sticks, jogging aid, manual, tool kit, and knife-change safety holder. Specifications subject to change.

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