Challenge CMT-130TC Book Trimmer

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Product Description

Book trimming can be labor-intensive and very costly. Realize higher profitability with the uniquely modular Challenge CMT 130 three-side trimmer. The CMT 130 is available with several feeding options. The high-capacity book pile feeder option handles up to 36" (91.4 cm) of untrimmed material. Once inside, the feeder will pre-stage books for delivery into the CMT 130. Books are securely registered prior to trimming. Books are rotated and locked into position prior to trimming. Bi-directional knife travel provides a clean trim. External waste chute allows non-stop trimming. Once the books are trimmed, the optional vertical stacker allows you to accumulate up to 24" (60 mm) of finished books before unloading. Simple, intuitive machine operation and programming. The CMT 130 performs tool-less size changes in approximately 10 seconds. The near-line CMT 130 can be loaded and left to run unattended, increasing productivity and profitability. The CMT 130 produces up to 200 books per hour when trimming single books at a time and up to 500 books per hour when trimming up to three books at a time with the multiple-book option. The CMT 130 can be configured for true in-line finishing with many single- and multi-clamp perfect binders. Designed and built in the U.S., the Challenge CMT 130 continues our legacy of providing assurance you made the right decision.

This product is currently only available to our customers in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Product Details

Trim up to 2" / 50.8 mm thick perfect-bound books.
10.5" Color Touch screen controller with graphical display of the system with live book location.
Fully-automated size change in under 10 seconds with no tools required.
Modular design – can be configured off-line, near-line, or in-line at any time.
Integrated bar code reader automates size changes between jobs.
Process up to 200 books per hour – single book mode.
Process up to 500 books per hour – optional multiple-book mode.
Covered under United States Patent Numbers: 5,694,823 and 6,799,497.
Manufactured in Michigan - USA.
UL, cUL, CE.

Item Specifications

Min. Trimmed Book Size (spine length x book width): 5.82" x 4" / 148 mm x 102 mm
Max. Starting Book Size (spine length x book width): 13" x 9.5" / 330 mm x 241 mm
Maximum Book Thickness: 2" / 51 mm
Maximum Trim - Top: 6.0" / 152 mm
Maximum Trim - Bottom: 3.5" / 89 mm
Maximum Trim - Face: 5.5" / 140 mm
Minimum Trim - All Sides: 0.100" / 2.5 mm
Throughput: Up to 200 books per hour (single book)
Up to 500 books per hour (multi-book)
Memory: 99 Book Jobs
Set-up Time for Book Size Change: Approximately 10 Seconds
Overall Height: 60" / 152 cm
Overall Width: 52" / 132 cm
Overall Length: 57" / 145 cm
Manufacturer's Warranty: 1-Year Parts Manufacturer's Warranty (Supplies Excluded)
Net Weight (approximate): 1,500 lbs / 680 kg
Shipping Weight (approximate): 1,800 lbs / 816 kg
Electrical Options (UL, cUL, CE):
60 Hz, AC, 3 Phase
208/230 Volts, 20 Amps (service size 30 Amps)

50Hz, AC, 3 Phase
380/415 Volts, 15 Amps (service size 20 Amps)

50Hz, AC, 3 Phase
230 Volts, 20 Amps (service size 30 Amps)

Demonstration Video

The Challenge CMT 130 Book Trimmer Demo Video

Transcript: Challenge CMT 130 Modular Three-Side Book Trimmer, www.challengemachinery.com. Short-run perfect binding presents unique finishing difficulties. Book trimming can be labor-intensive and very costly. Realize higher profitability with the uniquely modular Challenge CMT 130 three-side trimmer. The CMT 130 is available with several feeding options. The high-capacity book pile feeder option handles up to 36” (91.4 cm) of untrimmed material. Once inside, the feeder will pre-stage books for delivery into the CMT 130. Books are securely registered prior to trimming. Books are rotated and locked into p ... Read More

Challenge CMT 130 Modular Three-Side Book Trimmer, www.challengemachinery.com. Short-run perfect binding presents unique finishing difficulties. Book trimming can be labor-intensive and very costly. Realize higher profitability with the uniquely modular Challenge CMT 130 three-side trimmer. The CMT 130 is available with several feeding options. The high-capacity book pile feeder option handles up to 36” (91.4 cm) of untrimmed material. Once inside, the feeder will pre-stage books for delivery into the CMT 130. Books are securely registered prior to trimming. Books are rotated and locked into position prior to trimming. Bi-directional knife travel provides a clean trim. External waste chute allows non-stop trimming. Once the books are trimmed, the optional vertical stacker allows you to accumulate up to 24” (60 mm) of finished books before unloading. Simple, intuitive machine operation and programming. The CMT 130 performs tool-less size changes in approximately 10 seconds. The near-line CMT 130 can be loaded and left to run unattended, increasing productivity and profitability. The CMT 130 produces up to 200 books per hour when trimming single books at a time and up to 500 books per hour when trimming up to three books at a time with the multiple-book option. The CMT 130 can be configured for true in-line finishing with many single- and multi-clamp perfect binders. Designed and built in the U.S., the Challenge CMT 130 continues our legacy of providing assurance you made the right decision. Challenge CMT 130 Modular Three-Side Book Trimmer, www.challengemachinery.com.