GBC Nearline Punch and Bind

New fully automated nearline options from GBC provide greater productivity versus manual production and greater flexibility compared to inline workflows.

Product Overview
As document finishing solutions evolve, users have an increasing need for more flexibility, maximum productivity and lower labor costs. The GBC Nearline Punch and Bind is a key accessory that dramatically improves the end user's overall workflow from printing to finishing mechanically bound documents. With its small footprint and wide range of features, GBC's Nearline Punch and Bind is the perfect fit for every printing environment.

Key Applications (Punching & Binding):

• Calendars
• Presentations
• Training materials
• Menus
• Notebooks
• Legal contracts and proposals

Key Applications (crease/perf):

• Mailers
• Vouchers
• Tickets
• Folded Brochures
• Coupons

Target Environments:

• In-plant/CRD
• Print-for-Pay
• Commercial Printers

Plockmatic VFX Vacuum Feeder:

• Newly engineered Feeder platform from the Plockmatic Group.
• Feeds the sheets into the GBC Punch and Bind
• The key design target of the Plockmatic VFX Feeder is:
  • Increased ease of use for the operator
  • Enhanced feeding performance across a wider range of media
• Includes numerous patent-pending technologies that:
  • Minimize operator setup time
  • Reduces the requirements for highly trained operators
  • Combining the GBC Nearline Punch and Bind eliminates separate punching, collating and wire binding operations so you can initiate a fully automated workflow with less production errors.

GBC StreamPunch VFX:

• Fully automated hole punching unit
• Utilizes various die sets with selectable pins including crease and perforation dies
• Enables variable sheet sizes including tabs
• First system in the world to offer a "double punch" capability
  • Handles 'two up' image printing for Ledger
  • 9"x12" short edge feeding
  • 12"x18" short edge feeding

GBC eWire VFX:

• GBC StreamPunch VFX combined with the GBC eWire VFX transforms punched letter sheets into wire bound books with a touch of a button.
• First inline wire binding solution utilizing twin loop wire spools which are available in:
  • 3 different colors
  • 6 different sizes
• Output Tray or Output Stacker is needed to receive creased, perforated and unbound punched sheets.

Plockmatic VFX Feeder Specifications

Speed: 15,000 sheets per hour
Structure: Vacuum Feeder with 2 trays Dimensions:
42" (W) x 28.7" (D) x 47.2" (H) 1070 x 730 x 1200 mm
Weight: 485 lbs (220 kg)
Power consumption: Max 650W
Power requirement: 100-240V +6 -10% (50-60Hz)
Paper separation method: Vacuum
Mechanical Docking: Plockmatic Group standard docking. PowerSquare standard docking
Temp Range: 15-32°C
Humidity: 30-80% RH
Load capacity: Up to 5400 sheets total (80gsm Paper)
Custom size (Minimum): 120x210 mm / 4.72" x 8.27"
Custom size (Maximum): 356x660 mm / 14.0" x 26"
Paper weight (Trays): 75-300 gsm plain paper
Supported media (Trays): Plain paper, Index paper, coated paper, Recycled paper, Offset paper
Double Feed Detection: Optical and ultrasonic sensors in each tray
Max curl level: 7 mm (flat curl, measured on a flat surface)
Paper transporting order: Top feed
Change paper size: Manual sheet size detection
Side registration adjustment function: Mechanical side guides, operator setting
Max offset paper registration (Trays): ± 2mm
Manufactured: Latvia

GBC StreamPunch VFX Main Specification

Speed: Up to 136 sheets per minute
Dimensions: 17.5"(W) x 29"(D) x 39.5"(H) (445x 730 x 1000mm)
Weight: 210 lbs (96 kg)
Power requirement: 115V, 60Hz, Single Phase 230V, 50Hz, Single Phase
Punch Sheet Size and Edge: (LEF- Long Edge Fed SEF- Short Edge Fed)
US Sizes: Letter LEF, Letter SEF, Legal SEF, Ledger SEF
Double Punching: Letter SEF, Legal SEF, 12"x18" SEF
Paper Stock:
Plain: 75gsm - 300gsm (20# bond to 110# cover)
Coated: 120gsm - 300gsm (32# bond to 110# cover)
Clear Cover: 7mil
Punch Capacity: Single Sheet
Electrical (Amps and Frequency): 115V; 3.8A; 60Hz (or) 230V; 1.9A; 50Hz
Safety Certification: cULus
Shipping Weight: 271 lbs
Manufactured: Assembled in Taiwan

GBC eWire VFX Main Specifications

GBC StreamPunch VFX and Die Set for eWire Required
Dimensions: 34"(W) x 34"(D) x 38"(H) 864 x 864 x 965mm
Weight: 500 lbs (227 kg)
Power Requirements: 115V, 60Hz, 2.8A
Paper Weight: 75 - 300gsm/20lb Bond - 110lb Cover
Supply Format: Continuous wire spool with paper carrier
Spool Size: 6.5"(w) x 15.4"(d)
Element Type: Twin Loop Wire 3:1 pitch (3 holes per inch)
GBC StreamPunch VFX eWIre Die Set Required: Square or Round Hole Pattern
Bound Book Drawer: Collects and stacks bound books; 18" (457mm) stacking capacity
Loops: 32 loops for 8.5" x 11" size (Long Edge Feed)
Colors: Black, Silver and White
Manufactured: Assembled in Taiwan

Output Options

Output Tray Specifications
Dimensions: 29.7"(W) x 21"(D) x 16.9"(H) 754 x 533 x 430mm
Weight: 34.17 lbs (15.5 kg)
Capacity: 4.7" (120mm)

Output Stacker Specifications
Dimensions: 34"(W) x 25"(D) x 30"(H) 864 x 635 x 762mm
Weight: 105 lbs (48kgs)
Capacity: 5.9" (150mm)

* Book Count ±3%
* Sheet Capacity based on 20lb Bond (75gsm) paper, subtract 10
sheets (1mm) to accommodate front and rear covers of max 300gsm

• Models: 7723400CA, 2529526EMA, 2529526ITRN, 7723500CA, 2529527EMA, 2529527IT, WSM7723300CA, 2529528EMA, 2529528IT, WSM7723301CA, WSM770003-CA, WSM250008, WSM7723470A, WSM7723471A, WSM7723472A, WSM7723473A, WSM7723474A, WSM7723478A, WSM7723480A, WSM7723481A, WSM7723482A, WSM7723483A, WSM7723484A, WSM7723485A, WSM7723486A, WSM7723487A, WSM7723488A, WSM7724163, WSM7724164 & WSM7724165