Rhin-O-Tuff Tornado Autopunch EX

Mid-State Litho is an authorized Rhin-O-Tuff dealer with factory-trained service across Michigan and the Great Lakes. The Tornado Autopunch EX is an automatic, modular high-volume paper punch for coil, wire, and comb binding lines, with interchangeable die sets.

The Rhin-O-Tuff Tornado Autopunch EX is an innovative, near-line automated punching and collation system designed to dramatically reduce labor and streamline workflow in high-volume binding environments. It automatically collates covers, index tabs, and inserts, then punches them in-line-delivering finished, offset-stacked sets ready for binding.

Key Features

🔷 Automatically collates and punches printed documents, covers, tabs, and inserts
🔷 Punches up to 10,800 sheets per hour
🔷 Handles a wide range of stock from 60gsm to 312gsm
🔷 Interposer bin inserts index tabs or covers during punching
🔷 7" color touchscreen with intuitive job setup and live monitoring
🔷 Supports multiple die sets for coil, comb, wire, and more
🔷 Offset-stacks completed sets for easy bindery handling
🔷 Built-in storage holds up to 4 interchangeable die sets
🔷 RFID tracking on dies ensures proper usage and compatibility

Specifications

Applications

📄 Print shops producing punched, bound documents
📚 Schools and universities creating course packs and manuals
🏢 Corporate print centers finishing presentations and reports
📦 Fulfillment and publishing environments preparing high-volume booklets

Available Options

📍 Die sets for coil, wire, comb, VeloBind, and more
📍 Additional interposer bin kits
📍 Barcode scanning integration for job automation
📍 On-site installation and training packages

Benefits

✅ Collates, punches, and offsets sets in one step
✅ Replaces multiple manual labor tasks with automation
✅ Supports a wide range of media types and binding formats
✅ Improves quality control and reduces job errors
✅ Increases output with minimal operator involvement

Modular Punching for Binding Lines

The Tornado Autopunch EX automates the punching step of a binding workflow. It feeds and punches automatically at up to 10,800 sheets per hour, collating covers, index tabs, and inserts in line and offset-stacking finished sets for the bindery. Its modular die system swaps interchangeable patterns for round-hole coil, twin-loop wire, and comb, with on-board storage for up to four die sets and RFID tracking to confirm the right die is loaded. It sits between your printer and your binders, feeding wire binding machines and other mechanical binding equipment. See all paper punching machines we carry, including the James Burn AlphaDoc MK4.

Service, Supplies, and Financing

We deliver, install, train operators, and provide in-house service and support on every punch we sell, and we stock die sets and parts. Ask about financing and leasing, or contact a technician to match dies to your binding formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Tornado Autopunch EX do?
It is an automatic, modular high-volume paper punch for coil, wire, and comb binding, using interchangeable die sets.

What binding patterns does it punch?
It accepts interchangeable dies for round-hole coil, twin-loop wire, and comb patterns, and stores up to four die sets on board.

How fast is it?
It feeds and punches automatically at up to 10,800 sheets per hour, with offset stacking for the bindery.

Is Mid-State Litho an authorized Rhin-O-Tuff dealer?
Yes, with factory-trained service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.

Is financing available?
Yes. Equipment financing and leasing are available; contact us for terms.