Formax Punch200 Production Electric Punching System
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Formax Punch200 Professional Heavy-Duty Electric Punching System
The Formax Punch200 is a heavy-duty electric punching system designed for production environments and a wide range of document binding applications. Its rugged all-metal construction, interchangeable punching dies, and flexible activation options provide a versatile platform for wire, plastic comb, and spiral coil punching.
Operators can choose between foot-pedal activation and an automatic micro switch sensor. In sensor mode, inserting the paper automatically triggers the punching mechanism for an efficient workflow. Horizontal paper feeding and quick size adjustments help simplify document positioning and setup.
The Punch200 accommodates sheet stacks up to 0.15" (4 mm) thick and punching widths up to 19.7" (500 mm). Interchangeable dies can be changed in under three minutes, while disengageable punch pins provide additional flexibility for different paper sizes and punching applications.
Key Features
- Heavy-duty electric punching system
- Designed for production environments
- Heavy-duty all-metal construction
- Interchangeable punching dies
- Dies available for wire, plastic comb, and spiral coil
- Fast die changes in under 3 minutes
- Automatic micro switch punch sensor
- Heavy-duty foot-pedal activation
- Mode selection between foot pedal and micro switch sensor
- Horizontal paper feeding
- Quick, easy size adjustment
- Disengageable punch pins
- Punches a variety of mixed paper stock
- Punches sheet stacks up to 0.15" (4 mm) thick
- Plexiglas safety cover
- Eccentric punching shafts
- Eccentric shaft adjustment accommodates resharpened dies
- Split two-part die capability for a variety of punching jobs
- Can be paired with Wire200 or Wire300 binding systems
Specifications
| Model | Punch200 |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Cycles | Up to 3,000 per hour |
| Minimum Punching Width | 2.4" (60 mm) with foot pedal; 4.1" (105 mm) with micro switch |
| Maximum Punching Width | Up to 19.7" (500 mm) |
| Minimum Unpunched Length | 2.75" (70 mm) with foot pedal; 4.3" (110 mm) with micro switch |
| Maximum Unpunched Length | Up to 31.5" (800 mm) |
| Maximum Punching Thickness | Up to 0.15" (4 mm) |
| Punching Operation | Micro switch sensor or foot pedal |
| Punch Dies Available | 3:1 and 2:1 ReadyWire, plastic comb, and spiral coil |
| Disengageable Punch Pins | Yes |
| Variable Margin Depth | No |
| Dimensions | 26.4" L x 17.7" D x 15.7" H (670 x 450 x 400 mm) |
| Weight | 247 lb (112 kg) |
| Power Supply | 208V, 3 Phase, 20A, 50/60Hz |
Interchangeable Punching Dies
The Punch200 uses interchangeable punching dies to support multiple binding formats on a single punching system. Dies can be changed in under three minutes, allowing operators to move between wire, plastic comb, and spiral coil applications with minimal setup time.
| Die | Binding Style / Pitch | Punch Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Punch200-10 | Wire, 3:1 | 4 x 4 mm standard |
| Punch200-11 | Wire, 3:1 | 4.5 mm round |
| Punch200-12 | Wire, 2:1 | 5.5 x 3.5 mm rectangle |
| Punch200-13 | Wire, 2:1 | 6 x 6 mm standard |
| Punch200-14 | Wire, 2:1 | 6.5 mm round |
| Punch200-15 | Spiral Binding, 0.25" Pitch | 5 x 4 mm oval |
| Punch200-16 | Comb Binding | 8 x 3 mm standard |
Sensor or Foot-Pedal Operation
A mode select switch allows the operator to choose between foot-pedal and micro switch activation. The heavy-duty industrial foot pedal provides quick manual control, while the micro switch sensor automatically triggers the punching mechanism when paper is inserted.
High-Capacity Punching
The Punch200 supports punching widths up to 19.7" and sheet stacks up to 0.15" thick. Horizontal paper feeding, quick size adjustment, and support for a variety of mixed paper stocks make it suitable for a broad range of production punching jobs.
Flexible Punching Dies
Disengageable punch pins provide flexibility when working with different paper sizes. A split two-part die design also allows a variety of punching jobs to be completed without purchasing a second die.
Eccentric Shaft Adjustment
The Punch200 features eccentric punching shafts that can be adjusted to accommodate dies that have been resharpened, extending the usable flexibility of the punching system.
Production Binding Workflow
For production-level punching and binding projects, the Punch200 can be paired with the Formax Wire200 or Wire300 binding systems. It can also be configured with dies for plastic comb and spiral coil applications.