New Machine Spotlight – Tornado AutoPunch EX

The manufacturer of our most popular and durable Power Punch Machines, Rhin-O-Tuff, has just launched their new Tornado AutoPunch EX. This is the World’s first automated collating punch, eliminating the need for manual collation and removing slip sheets. This system automatically feeds, collates, punches and delivers offset book stacks making them ready to bind.

Here are the specifications:

• Punches 10,800 sheets/hr
• Main bin capacity of up to 2,500 sheets of 20lb bond
• Offset stacker up to 2,700 sheets of 20lb bond
• Built in collator for covers, tabs and inserts
• Handles letter and A4 sheets

The 11 dies available, all with disengageable pins, are:

• 19/21 hole Plastic Comb Binding
• 4:1 Plastic Coil – Round Holes
• 4:1 Plastic Coil – Oversized Oval Holes
• 3:1 Wire – Square Holes
• 3:1 Wire – Round Holes
• 2:1 Wire – Square Holes
• 2:1 Wire – Round Holes
• Loose-Leaf 3-5-7 Holes
• Loose-Leaf 2 Hole Medical (8.5” side)
• Loose-Leaf A4 2-4 Hole
• 11 Hole Strip Binding

In addition this machine handles a wide variety of sub straights including Glossy Card Stock, Acetate, Poly, Index tabs and more. By eliminating 4 manual steps this machine will make your job 40% faster, dramatically reducing overall cost and lead time. It is perfect for on-demand and short runs and comes equipped with a 7” touch screen display which programs and monitors your jobs. If you own a busy print shop, this machine was made for you. But don’t just take my word for it, you can see the machine in action by clicking here. For more information or to purchase this machine, click here.