Misc./Specialty Systems

Why waste time opening mail by hand? Maximize productivity with the Formax FD 452 Envelope Opener.

The FD 452 is quick to set up and simple to use. Load mail, press start and that's it! The innovative cutting mechanism slits one side of the envelope so the contents are left undamaged, with no messy paper scraps to clean up. Users can then safely extract envelope contents without the risk of sharp edges.

Using the FD 452, you can open a variety of envelope sizes at once, from #10 to flats, without pre-sorting. A unique Push Arm provides constant pressure to feed envelopes quickly and accurately. With a speed of up to 300 envelopes per minute and a catch tray capacity of up to 80 #10 envelopes, your mail will be ready in no time. The resettable LCD counter easily tracks processed mail pieces.

The Formax FD 430 Envelope Sealer closes and seals envelopes in a single pass. Simply place a stack of envelopes in the infeed tray, choose a processing speed with the adjustable control knob and in seconds, envelopes are sealed and ready for the mail.

Users can seal envelopes up to 9.75” wide, up to 16 mm thick, at speeds up to 18,000 envelopes per hour. Standard features include an adjustable envelope separator to ensure accurate feeding, a large outfeed tray, heavy-duty metal construction and a precision moistening roller. The flap closing bar allows users to load envelopes in a standard stack or nested with flaps open for even greater efficiency.

Forget the days of hand-sealing envelopes, and let the Formax FD 430 seal your mail in the blink of an eye.

The new Challenge CMT 330TC has expanded capability to finish cut LANDSCAPE FORMATTED BOOKS up to 12.1” (307 mm) tall by 12.9” (328 mm) wide and down to 5.875” (149 mm) tall by 3.937” (100 mm) wide.  Designed and built in Michigan-USA, the CMT 330TC utilizes powerful hydraulic cutting and clamping pressure to effortlessly cut up to a 2” (50.8 mm) thick book.

The CMT 330TC utilizes servo and stepper motors to accurately position books for cutting.  Full digital control of the set-up allows book size changes in less than 6 seconds.  There is no need to perform manual adjustments or exchange book clamps.  The CMT 330TC exclusively features simultaneous in-line and near-line feeding capability.  This allows the trimmer to automatically switch between feeding books directly from an in-line perfect binder or from a manually loaded near-line book pile feeder.  If one system is waiting for the next book, the other system can feed the trimmer to provide maximum production throughput.

The CMT 330TC Trimmer incorporates the most advanced book trimming technology available.  The new 10.5” color touch screen display, easy to use operator interface and smart diagnostic assistance makes the CMT 330TC the leader for operational simplicity.  Automatic size detection of the pre-trimmed book makes job programming easy, requiring the entry of only three dimensions.  Alternatively, the integrated bar code reader can scan the trim dimensions from a pre-printed barcode on the cover to adjust the knife settings automatically.  Simply stated, the CMT 330TC is a fully automated book-of-one trimming solution.

Perfect binding has made great strides in recent years. Traditionally, short-run book trimming duties have been carried out by traditional guillotines but the process is time-consuming and wrought with possibilities of book damage due to operator error. Drawing on our 129 years of cutting expertise, Challenge has designed the ultimate book trimming solution necessary for today's competitive marketplace – the CMT 130.

The sturdy steel and cast-iron design of the CMT 130TC ensures years of trouble-free operation. Hydraulic clamping and cutting action provides strength to cut up to 2" (50.8mm) thick books without hesitation. Standard features such as UHMW gib surfaces, composite bushings, and stepper motor technology require virtually zero maintenance.

The industry-exclusive modularity of the CMT 130TC provides added possibilities for future growth within your organization. The system can be configured as a hand-feed off-line trimmer for entry level cost-effective book finishing. The high-capacity feeder permits up to 35.5" / 90 cm of books to be stacked and automatically fed into the trimmer. The vertical stacker allows up to 24" / 61 cm of books to be delivered. When these two items are combined, this near-line trimming solution permits the perfect binder operator to also feed and collect product from the CMT 130TC solution. The CMT 130TC can also be configured for in-line trimming by adding an infeed conveyor and cooling tower to the system - giving the trimmer the ability to receive books directly from the perfect binder OR from the book pile feeder. The CMT 130TC system is ultimately flexible to meet your book trimming needs!

The intuitive 10.5" color touch screen controller provides a clear clean image of the trimming system. Automatic starting book size detection simplifies the required job parameters making job entry quick and easy. Swift size changes occur in approximately 10 seconds with no tools required! Standard barcode reading capability maximizes the efficiency of the process enabling the change-over between book jobs to be fully automated. No other book trimming system in the market can match the capabilities of the CMT 130TC system!

 Proudly manufactured in the USA, the CMT 130TC provides consistent cut quality, durability, and industry-exclusive modularity that you have come to expect from Challenge products. The CMT 130TC continues our legacy of providing… assurance you made the right decision.

The RBW-1500S is a high quality, affordable thermal welding machine specifically engineered for users to easily and professionally weld vinyl banner material of various weights currently available in the market place. Built for safety and ease of use, this compact machine is perfect for welding, hemming, creating rope pockets and pole pockets, and much more. It has a durable, sturdy frame construction and requires little assembly and minimal maintenance. The included adjustable height stand with castors makes it easy to move around the workshop.

Baumfolder offers a unique solution to increase the feeding capability as compared to the traditional bottom fed feeders using the Baumfolder HVLF Feeder. Sensors are located in the hopper that keep a selected amount of product in the hopper until the entire load of product is fed from the horizontal transfer area. Easy, continuous loading of product is performed on a long belted transfer table that insures non-stop production. Additional loading capacity can be added by adding the optional Baumfolder extension tables for an additional six to ten feet of loading capacity.

The Baumfolder HVLF feeder can feed a wide variety of products that are thick to thin and in variable select shapes. Some examples are feeding flat cardboard boxes, cardboard shapes, catalogs for insertion for ecommerce order fulfillment, and more!

Designed specifically for Securities and Bank Note Printers, the tabbing COUNT-WISE TWIN counts two corners at one time and combines counting speeds up to 2500 sheets per minute, extreme accuracy and one-button initiation to MAXimize profit and efficiency.

The Count-Wise Twin instantly detects shortages and overages, flawlessly checks at every stage and is as simple to operate as it is to maintain.

Improve productivity at a price that will MAXimize your profit with the Max-Bantam Sheet Counter/Tabber from U.S. Paper Counters.

The Max-Bantam is the cost-effective way to improve quantity control and verify both quantities delivered to customers and incoming stock deliveries. Fast, accurate counting and tabbing with speeds up to 2000 sheets per minute gives you the quantity control you need to MAXimize efficiency and profit.

Easy installation and maintenance, and high-quality construction add to the affordable value of the Max-Bantam.

The newest addition to the Count-Wise lineup, is the Intelecount (CW-IC) which incorporates features such as; counting at up to 2500 sheets per minute, Auto adjusting tape (tab) length, multibatching with up to 99 different amounts, security count mode with password protection, the ability to save up to 25 different jobs with customized names, export / import via network or flash drive, on board diagnostic and much, much more.

The COUNT-WISE M incorporates a long list of standard features to give the best value in speed, accuracy, productivity and flexibility.

Quantity control becomes more important as the jobs get bigger. Our COUNT-WISE I has the speed and accuracy necessary to obtain the quantity control you need – all with the convenient push of a button. COUNT-WISE I is ideal for printers, packagers and other companies looking for consistent quantity control for a wide variety of counting jobs. Improve productivity even more with available options.

This is a free standing counter/tabber that accurately counts and inserts paper tabs into the delivery pile of presses, sheeters, paper board machines and paper converting equipment with receding pile deliveries. The Sharp-Shooter option features the ability to count and tab acceptable material, while flagging spoilage material by means of a red dye marked tab using a wireless remote control. Setup is a breeze with it’s pedestal, adjustable head height and various tape chute lengths. Predetermined tabbing is as easy as pushing a button. A electronic coupling pick-up (Universal connection 12-120V AC or DC count pulse connection) or Dry Contact (no Voltage connection) or optional Laser sensor*, attached to your equipment, creates a pulse or input, representing a single sheet count to the electronic control unit. Maximize press time, profit and customer satisfaction with efficient and affordable in-line quantity control from U.S. Paper Counters.