Tornado Autopunch EX

The Rhin-O-Tuff® Tornado Autopunch EX is an innovative system designed to revolutionize the bookbinding process. Utilizing BDT Print Media's advanced media handling technology, this machine automatically feeds, collates, punches, and delivers offset book stacks, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual tasks. With an average process efficiency savings of 40%, this system dramatically reduces overall costs for binding service providers.

This machine offers unparalleled flexibility, handling the widest range of media in the industry and enabling concurrent binding operations. It is perfect for on-demand, short runs and includes easy programmable job set-up, monitoring, and changeovers.

With the world's first automated collating punch using patented BDT Tornado Technology, this machine offers advanced media handling capabilities. It can accommodate mixed media runs on digital and offset printers, with a high-capacity main bin that can hold up to 2500 sheets, including mixed media.

Additionally, this machine features "patent-pending" paper accumulation technology, heavy-duty auto-punch technology, and produces offset book stacks ready for binding. It eliminates the need for manual collation, punching, paper lift punching, and separation of book stacks after punching, resulting in a more streamlined and efficient bookbinding process.

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Technical Specification
7” touchscreen display7” (178mm) touch function color display
Job setup & monitoring: quick start mode, preset media types, job status
Display punch/Die cycle count and chip bin status
Sheet sizePunched edge: 8.27” (210mm) to 12” (305mm)
Unpunched edge: 5.5” (139.7mm) to 12.5” (317.5mm)
Index tabs: Up to ½” (12.7mm) Tab Extension
Offset stackerUpto 2700 sheets of 75 GSM (20LB) bond
Media60-312 GSM including uncoated bond paper,
plastic (acetate/PVC) & vinyl covers/tabs
text/offset coated paper,
Interposer CapacityUpto 1”(25mm) of covers/Index tabs/Insert sheets
Main bin capacityupto 2500 sheets of 75 GSM (20LB) bond
Punching speedupto 10,800 sheets per hour
Interchangeable die setsLetter (US) and A4 (Intl) formats in 9 binding styles
Weight Dimension VoltageApprox 700Lbs (317.5 kgs)