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Challenge CMT 330 TC Three-Knife Book Trimmer | Precision Cutting Solution

Challenge CMT 330 TC Three-Knife Book Trimmer | Precision Cutting Solution

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The Challenge CMT 330 TC Three-Knife Book Trimmer features expanded capabilities making it the perfect machine to trim photo books. Featuring a 10.5" color touch screen control panel for ease of use; Integrated bar code reading system for automated set up; Integrated in-line and near-line book feeding components; Graphical display of book path throughout the system; Automatic book size detection; Trims landscape formatted books up to 12" x 12" (305mm x 305mm), perfect for photo books; Powerful hydraulic powered cutting; Trims books up to 2" thick; True three-knife on-demand book trimming.

Challenge CMT 330 TC Three-Knife Book Trimmer Product Details

  • New 10.5" Color Touch Screen control panel
  • New Integrated Bar Code reading system for automated set up
  • New Integrated In-line and Near-line book feeding components
  • New Graphical display of book path throughout the system
  • New Automatic book size detection
  • New - Trims landscape formatted books up to 12" x 12" - perfect for photo books!
  • Powerful hydraulic powered cutting
  • Trims books up to 2" thick
  • True three-knife on-demand book trimming

Intuitive Control with TC Computer

Titan TC Touch Control interface

The CMT 330 TC features a 10.5" color touch-screen TC Controller. This intuitive system allows for variable mode data entry, automatic fraction to decimal calculation, and unlimited program storage capacity. It features repeat and loop commands, a USB port for thumb drive program delivery, label cutting and sheet division tools, and more, making offline programming simple and easy to implement at any print operation.

CMT 330 TC Three-Knife Book Trimmer Specifications

Starting Book Size Maximum (spine length x book width) 13" x 13" (330 mm x 330 mm)
Starting Book Size Minimum (spine length x book width) - Near Line Single Mode 7" x 5" (178 mm x 127 mm)
Starting Book Size Minimum (spine length x book width) - Near Line Multi Mode 7" x 8" (178 mm x 203 mm)
Starting Book Size Minimum (spine length x book width) - In-Line Single Mode 7" x 8" (178 mm x 203 mm)
Starting Book Size Minimum (spine length x book width) - In-Line Single Mode 7" x 9" (178 mm x 229 mm)
Finished Book Size Maximum (spine length x book width) 12.1" x 12.9" (307 mm x 328 mm)
Finished Book Size Minimum (spine length x book width) 5.82" x 3.94" (148 mm x 100 mm)
Minimum Trim, all sides .100" (2.5 mm)
Maximum Trim - Top 6" (152 mm)
Maximum Book Thickness 2" (51 mm)
Throughput Up to 700 books per hour (multi-book mode)
Memory 99 Book Jobs
Set-up Time for Book Size Change < 6 Seconds


CMT 330 TC Three-Knife Book Trimmer Electrical

Power option 1 60 Hz, AC, 3 Phase 208/230 Volts, 20 Amps(service size 30 Amps)
Power option 2 50 Hz, AC, 3 Phase 380/415 Volts, 16.5 Amps(service size 20 Amps)
Power option 3 50 Hz, AC, 3 Phase 200-208 Volts, 20 Amps(service size 30 Amps)


CMT 330 TC Book Trimmer Compressed Air Information

Air requirement 80-90 PSI (550-620 kPa), regulated, dry, non-lubricated compressed air
Air Minimum 9 CFM at 90 PSI (255 LPM at 620 kPa)
Air quality standard requirement ISO 8573.1 Class 2.4.2 (solids < 1 micron, pressure dew point < 38°F @100psig, oil content < 0.08 ppm
Compressor air dryer minimum ISO Class 4 or better (pressure dew point < 38°F @100psig)
Suggested system 1 Traditional piston type compressor. Powerex AS0203 - 2 hp climate control compressor with built-in refrigerated dryer, electronic auto drain and starter.
Suggested system 2 Rotary scroll type compressor. The advantage to this type is minimum maintenance and very quiet operation (49 - 51 db). Powerex SES0308-208v with ACO100010 factory installed refrigerated dryer and auto drain.
Suggested system contact information Available from Air Technologies. Phone: 616-281-9500 www.aircompressors.com
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT WARRANTY Failure to use dry, non-lubricated compressed air that meets or exceeds the above requirements may cause damage to the machine and will result in THE WARRANTY BEING VOIDED.
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