Formax Punch100A Professional Electric Punching System with Auto Ejection
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Formax Punch100A Semi-Automatic Electric Punch
The Formax Punch100A is a professional semi-automatic electric punching system designed for fast, reliable, heavy-duty document finishing. Its precision vertical punching system utilizes gravity to help keep sheets securely positioned for consistent hole placement, even when working with thicker document sets.
Punching can be activated by either the automatic paper sensor or the included foot pedal. When using the automatic sensor, inserting the document against the adjustable paper stop activates the punch mechanism, after which the punched sheets are automatically ejected onto the adjustable catch tray for an efficient, organized workflow.
The Punch100A accommodates a wide range of interchangeable punching dies for double-loop wire, plastic comb, and spiral coil applications. Dies can be changed quickly without tools, allowing one machine to support multiple binding styles and punch patterns.
Key Features
- Semi-automatic electric punching system
- Automatic sensor or foot-pedal punch activation
- Automatic paper ejection after punching
- Precision vertical punching system
- Gravity-assisted sheet positioning for consistent hole placement
- Adjustable paper stop with automatic sensor
- User-friendly control panel
- Control panel settings for paper format, pitch adjustment, and auto sensor on/off
- Handy adjustable document shelf
- Adjustable catch tray keeps punched sheets organized
- Quick-change interchangeable punching dies
- Tool-free die changes
- Dies available for double-loop wire, plastic comb, and spiral coil
- 2:1 and 3:1 double-loop wire punch options available
- Disengageable punch pins
- Tool-free access to punch pins
- Variable margin depth
- Adjustable depth gauge
- Punches a variety of mixed stocks
- Variety of punch patterns available
- Large, easy-access slide-out waste tray
- Compact tabletop design
Specifications
| Model | Punch100A |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Cycles | 1,200 per hour |
| Maximum Punched Sheets | Up to 36,000 sheets per hour |
| Punching Width | 0.39" to 13.4" (10 to 340 mm) |
| Unpunched Length | 4.3" to 31.5" (110 to 800 mm) |
| Maximum Punching Thickness | 0.13" (3.5 mm) |
| Punching Operation | Automatic sensor or foot pedal |
| Punch Dies Available | 3:1 and 2:1 double-loop wire, plastic comb, and spiral coil |
| Disengageable Punch Pins | Yes |
| Variable Margin Depth | Yes |
| Dimensions | 34.6" L x 25" D x 15" H (880 x 640 x 380 mm) |
| Weight | 116 lb (53 kg) |
| Power Supply | 115V, 60Hz, 300W |
Semi-Automatic Punching Workflow
The Punch100A is designed to streamline high-volume punching. The adjustable paper stop includes an automatic sensor that engages the punch mechanism when paper is inserted. After punching, the sheet set is automatically ejected onto the catch tray, keeping finished sets neat and ready for binding.
Precision Vertical Punching
The precision vertical punching system uses gravity to keep sheets in place for consistent hole placement, including on thicker document sets. The Punch100A supports punching widths from 0.39" to 13.4" and a maximum punching thickness of 0.13".
User-Friendly Controls
The control panel provides access to paper format and pitch adjustments along with an on/off control for the automatic sensor. Operators can choose between automatic sensor activation and foot-pedal operation depending on the desired workflow.
Automatic Paper Handling
A convenient document shelf keeps pages organized and ready for punching. After each punch cycle, punched sheet sets are automatically ejected onto the adjustable catch tray to keep them neat, organized, and ready for the next finishing step.
Interchangeable Punching Dies
Heavy-duty interchangeable dies allow the Punch100A to support multiple binding styles without requiring a separate punching machine. Dies can be swapped quickly without tools for double-loop wire, plastic comb, and spiral coil applications.
| Die | Pitch / Binding Style | Punch Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Punch100-10 | 3:1 | 4 x 4 mm |
| Punch100-11 | 3:1 | 4 x 4 mm |
| Punch100-12 | 3:1 | 4 x 4 mm with thumb cut |
| Punch100-13 | 3:1 | 4 mm round |
| Punch100-14 | 3:1 | 4 mm round with thumb cut |
| Punch100-15 | 2:1 | 5.5 x 3.5 mm |
| Punch100-16 | 2:1 | 6 x 6 mm |
| Punch100-17 | 2:1 | 6 mm round |
| Punch100-18 | Plastic Comb | 8 x 3 mm |
| Punch100-19 | Spiral Coil, 0.25" Pitch | 5 x 4 mm |
Flexible, Tool-Free Setup
Disengageable punch pins allow selected pins to be disabled to help prevent partially punched holes. Punch pins are easily accessible without tools, while the adjustable depth gauge and variable margin depth provide additional flexibility for different punching applications.